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

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Extended Highlights

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor 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, Paihia

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

Day 4: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor 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: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 10: Explore the ever changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

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: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 17: Depart Christchurch today