This 18 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Independent North to South Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Collect your rental car, then it's over the harbour bridge and north to the tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 3: A full day to explore, you could take to the water or discover the history of Waitangi
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 5: Drive south through the fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 6: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 7: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 8: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait by Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 9: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 10: It’s just a short drive south to Christchurch, if time allows perhaps stop at the Waipara Valley wineries
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 11: Explore the ever changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 12: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 13: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 14: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 15: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 16: Explore Franz Josef and Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 17: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 18: Depart Christchurch today