This 31 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: The Length & Breadth North to South

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

Day 2: Head north to the tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 3: Take to the water to explore the island studded bay or discover New Zealand's history at Waitangi
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 4: Cross rural Northland countryside to the beautiful Waipoua Forest and get amongst these spectacular forest giants this evening
Accommodation: Waipoua Lodge

Day 5: Follow the Kauri Coast to Waipoua Forest and south back to Auckland
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 6: Cross the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to Coromandel, then down to Pauanui
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 7: Explore the East Coast of the Coromandel or the inner rainforest
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 8: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 9: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 10: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 11: Discover the Art Deco architecture, vineyards and gannets of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 12: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel

Day 13: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 14: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Day 15: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Day 16: Pass through the Nelson Lakes region and onto the seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 17: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 18: Head south through the Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 19: Explore the every changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 20: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 21: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 22: Explore Dunedin or visit Otago Peninsula for a magical wildlife encounter
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 23: Travel to Te Anau and explore Glowworm Caves
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 24: Begin your Fiordland Escape to Waitai Lodge
Accommodation: Waitai Lodge

Day 25: Return from Waitai Lodge and enjoy a cruise through Milford Sound
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 26: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 27: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 28: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 29: Explore the glacier of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 30: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 31: Depart Christchurch today