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Auckland to Christchurch Must Do Tour

This 15 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Embark on the spectacular self-drive adventure showcasing the best of both New Zealand islands. Starting in the north in Auckland and concluding in Christchurch, you'll experience glaciers, fiords, geothermal wonders, Hobbiton, and stunning beaches! Over two weeks, immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of New Zealand with a variety of fantastic activities. Contact us to customize your holiday and make it an unforgettable experience!

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Auckland Sky Tower Admission

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining

Included activity: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Scenic Flight

Included activity: Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: All Blacks Experience

Included activity: Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Included activity: Te Ra Daytime Experience at Te Puia

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: International Antarctic Centre

1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Must Do Tour

Day 1: Welcome to New Zealand
Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel

Day 2: Enjoy City of Sails - Auckland
Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel

Day 3: Travel to Rotorua stopping at Hobbiton Village on the way
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Explore the culture and thrills in geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 5: Travel to Wellington via scenic Kapiti Coast
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 6: Cross the Cook Strait and travel via the coastal road to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Bella Vista Kaikoura

Day 7: Travel from beautiful Kaikoura to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 8: Today it's a lovely drive through rolling Canterbury farmland to Mt Cook
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 9: Enjoy views of Mt Cook and travel to Queenstown
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 10: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: Experience Milford Sound for a remarkable cruise on the fiord and then fly back
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Day 12: Get your camera ready for the spectacular scenery of Crown Range, beautiful Wanaka, and the Haast Pass
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 13: Explore Franz Josef and magnificent West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 14: Enjoy scenic drive and then cross the Southern Alps on board the iconic TranzAlpine train
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 15: Depart Christchurch