This 7 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Essential Highlights

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Collect your rental car and drive south through Waikato countryside to Matamata (Hobbiton) then onto Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Take a spectacular scenic flight over Lake Tarawera, then its a short drive along the Geothermal Highway to Taupo
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

Day 4: Cross the Central Plateau passing Tongariro National Park then south to the Capital City of Wellington
Accommodation: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington

Day 5: Travel across the Cook Strait to Picton aboard the Interislander ferry
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 6: Depart Picton and drive south to the Garden City of Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 7: Explore more of Christchurch before continuing your travels