This 10 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch 10 Day Luxury
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation:
M Social Hotel Auckland
Day 2: Drive south through the fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Solitaire Lodge
Day 3: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventures
Accommodation:
Solitaire Lodge
Day 4: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation:
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Day 5: Discover the Art Deco architecture, vineyards and gannets of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Day 6: Drive south through the Wairarapa region and over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation:
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Day 7: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Furneaux Lodge, Marlborough Sounds
Day 8: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation:
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Day 9: Its a short drive south through Canterbury countryside to the city of Christchurch
Accommodation:
Hotel Montreal
Day 10: Depart Christchurch today