This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.
Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Queenstown Highlights Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation:
Auckland City Hotel
Day 2: Drive south through the lush Waikato farmland, with an optional stop at the Hobbiton Village en route to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 3: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 4: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline on your way to Wellington
Accommodation:
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Day 5: Cruise the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry, with stunning views of the Marlborough Sounds as you approach Picton
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Day 6: Scenic drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation:
Sudima Hotel Kaikōura
Day 7: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 8: Embark on a scenic drive through Tekapo on your way to Aoraki Mount Cook
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View
Day 9: Journey through Lindis Pass and Central Otago, then through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central
Day 10: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central
Day 11: Farewell New Zealand