Auckland to Christchurch Highlights Tour

This 17 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Travelling through the heart of the North Island this tour allows you to see the incredible diversity that New Zealand offers. The South Island's mountains, lakes and glaciers and the North Islands rich Maori culture and its modern cosmopolitan cities.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Meals included: 16 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Highlights Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the balmy Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Day 3: The day is free to explore the sparkling waters of the Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Day 4: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 5: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 6: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 7: Today is filled with fantastic scenery as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Day 8: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry.
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 9: Head South today to Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 10: Explore the ever changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 12: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 13: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 14: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 15: Take a walk or scenic flight to explore the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 16: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 17: Depart Christchurch today