This 23 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: Discover Aotearoa
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 2: Explore Auckland City or maybe take the ferry to Waiheke Island for the day
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 4: A day to experience the island studded bay or the history of Russell and Waitangi
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth
Day 6: After passing through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua lakes
Accommodation:
Regent of Rotorua
Day 7: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Regent of Rotorua
Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation:
Bolton Hotel Wellington
Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation:
14th Lane Urban Hotel
Day 10: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation:
Bendamere House B&B
Day 11: Continue south through the Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Bed & Breakfast
Day 12: Discover the hidden gems of the ever changing Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Orari Bed & Breakfast
Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 14: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
Day 15: Take a walk on the wild side and meet some of the characters that call the Otago Peninsula home
Accommodation:
Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
Day 16: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Te Anau Lodge
Day 17: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road which leads to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation:
Te Anau Lodge
Day 18: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 19: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 20: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 21: Get up close to experience the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 22: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Bed & Breakfast
Day 23: Depart Christchurch today