This 25 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Ultimate Discover New Zealand

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to Waipoua Forest and the Hokianga
Accommodation: The Sands Hotel & Resort Hokianga

Day 3: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga to the tropical Bay of Islands where you'll take to the water for a cruise
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: You have the day free to explore the Bay of Islands and Northland
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Head south through the vineyards of Matakana to the seaside village of Snells Beach
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 6: After passing through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua lakes
Accommodation: Asure Rotorua International Motor Inn

Day 7: A short trip along the Geothermal Highway to Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Beechtree Motel

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 10: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 11: Continue south through the Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 12: Explore the city or venture further afield to Akaroa
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Day 14: A day of turquoise lakes and dry hills as you travel to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 15: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast
Accommodation: Highfield Mews

Day 16: Follow the coastline south towards Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 17: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 18: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound where you'll cruise on the pristine fiord
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 19: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 20: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 21: It's a short trip over the Crown Range to Wanaka this morning, leaving plenty of time to explore
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 22: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 23: Explore Franz Josef and the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 24: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 25: Depart Christchurch today