This 10 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Self Drive Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 6: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 7: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 8: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 9: Explore the ever evolving city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 10: Depart Christchurch today