This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Itinerary summary for: Aotearoa Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland 'The city of Sails'
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 2: Explore Auckland and enjoy the city highlights
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 3: Drive South through lush Waikato Farmland with an optional detour to Hobbiton
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 4: Spend a day in Rotorua discovering the local Maori Culture and fascinating geothermal attractions
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 5: Travel to Wellington with plenty of stops for spectacular scenery - including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 6: Experience the charms of Wellington City, including quirky cafes, museums and renowned film locations
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Enjoy a Scenic Journey Across the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 8: Drive to the spectacular seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 9: Continue south through the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch
Accommodation: The Observatory Hotel

Day 10: Explore the re-emerging city of Christchurch
Accommodation: The Observatory Hotel

Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury to Mount Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 12: Today travel over the Lindis Pass then continue on through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 13: A full day to discover the scenic delights and thrills of beautiful Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 14: Depart Queenstown today