This 42 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Pure New Zealand

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 3: Travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Enjoy a scenic cruise of the Bay of Islands out to the Hole in the Rock
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 6: Coastal climb to Coromandel
Accommodation: Coromandel Court Motel

Day 7: White sandy beaches and bays
Accommodation: Pacific Harbour Villas

Day 8: Towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 9: Discover the thrill of Rotorua during the day and Māori culture in the evening
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 10: Cross the Waikato countryside to reach the limestone formations of Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Day 11: It's a short drive to Lake Taupo today
Accommodation: Anchorage Resort

Day 12: Cross the ranges towards the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Navigate Seaside Hotel

Day 13: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Navigate Seaside Hotel

Day 14: To the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 17: Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 18: It's a short drive to the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 19: Fur seals, coastal cruising and the Abel Tasman walk
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 20: Follow the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive to the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 21: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 22: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 23: Continue south through Canterbury farmland to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 24: Explore Christchurch City
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 25: To the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation: Tresori Motor Lodge

Day 26: Scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 27: Head south to the Wildlife Capital of New Zealand, Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 28: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 29: Follow the coastline through the Catlins to Invercargill
Accommodation: The Lodges At Transport World

Day 30: Catch a flight to Stewart Island
Accommodation: Kaka Retreat

Day 31: Cruise to the wildlife sanctuary of Ulva Island
Accommodation: Kaka Retreat

Day 32: Follow the Southern Scenic Route to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 33: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 34: Venture deep into Fiordland National Park to the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 35: Through rolling Southland countryside to Tahuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 36: Discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 37: Drive the Crown Range Road to the alpine town of Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka

Day 38: Enjoy a bike tour through beautiful Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka

Day 39: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 40: Explore Franz Josef and the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 41: Take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 42: Depart Christchurch today