This 17 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.
Itinerary summary for: Cape to Capital Self Drive Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 2: Spend the day exploring Auckland
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 4: Explore the island studded Bay of Islands or discover the history at Waitangi
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 5: Journey to the tip of the North Island. Consider the Dune Rider or a scenic flight if you don't fancy driving
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 6: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Snells Beach Motel
Day 7: Pass through Auckland and the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to Coromandel
Accommodation:
Harbour View Motel, Coromandel
Day 8: Follow the coastline past white sandy beaches and bays to Tairua
Accommodation:
Paku Lodge
Day 9: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 10: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 11: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to Hawke's Bay
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Napier
Day 12: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Napier
Day 13: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation:
The Claremont, Martinborough
Day 14: Take a road trip to Cape Palliser or stay closer to home and sample some of the local wines
Accommodation:
The Claremont, Martinborough
Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 17: Depart Wellington