7 day Christchurch to Auckland Essential Highlights

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

Leaving the 'Garden City' of Christchurch travel north along the Pacific Coast visiting Kaikoura. Then onto Picton and across the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington. Travel north through the heart of the North Island exploring Taupo, Rotorua and even Hobbiton before arriving into Auckland.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

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

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

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

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

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

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Maori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

6 breakfasts, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: 7 day Christchurch to Auckland Essential Highlights

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City, you will be transferred to the Heritage Hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 2: Collect your rental car then head to Kaikoura where you will stay overnight
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 3: Head to Picton and take the Interislander ferry to Wellington the capital city
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 4: Drive to Taupo through the volcanic plateau and passing Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

Day 5: Taupo to Rotorua, then explore Rotorua's must see activities
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 6: Drive to Matamata and visit Hobbiton before continuing to Auckland City
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 7: Explore Auckland before dropping you car at the airport and continuing your travels