Auckland to Christchurch Highlights

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

Journey through the heart of New Zealand, discovering a diverse array of landscapes and scenery. From the rich Māori culture and vibrant cities of the North Island, you’ll cross the Cook Strait to explore the mountains, alpine lakes, and glaciers of the South Island. This tour offers the flexibility to add extra days if you have additional time to explore.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

Rental car insurance included

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

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

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Meals included: 11 breakfasts

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: Picton Yacht Club Hotel

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!