This 12 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Highlights

Day 1: Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: President Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Drive south through the rich Waikato farmland to the cultural hub - Rotorua
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 3: Spend your day in Rotorua discovering Māori culture or enjoying exhilarating adventure activities
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Enjoy the scenery including Lake Taupo, and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 5: Cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander cruising through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 6: Travel along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to reach Christchurch today
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 7: Enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury to Aoraki-Mt Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 8: Follow the mountains to the crown jewel of the Southern Alps, Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 9: Discover scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 10: Pass over the Crown Range to Wanaka, then through the stunning Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Day 11: Journey to Greymouth and take the iconic TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 12: Haere rā - Goodbye from New Zealand!