This 23 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.
Itinerary summary for: Northbound Navigator
Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 2: Take the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth then drive south on the West Coast to Franz Josef
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 3: Explore the amazing West Coast Glacier region
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive before stopping off in Wanaka. Then continue on the Crown Range to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Queenstown
Day 5: Enjoy the many exciting activities on offer in the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Queenstown
Day 6: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 7: Te Anau to Milford Sound for your cruise, then return to Te Anau
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 8: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland and Otago before reaching Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 9: Today is yours to explore Dunedin and the nearby Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 10: Leaving Dunedin, you'll head towards Aoraki Mt Cook for a night in the mountains
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and Canterbury
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 12: Head up through North Canterbury to the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikōura
Day 13: Travel to the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 14: Explore Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 15: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Travelodge Wellington
Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
Travelodge Wellington
Day 17: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 18: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 19: Travel through the fertile green farmlands of Waikato before arriving into our largest city
Accommodation:
Auckland City Hotel
Day 20: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 21: Discover the history of Waitangi or take a cruise through the island studded bay
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 22: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Auckland City Hotel
Day 23: Depart Auckland today