This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: 21 Day Classic New Zealand

Day 1: Arrive in Auckland City, transfer to your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Collect your rental car and then explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Head south through the Waikato countryside to geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 4: Take a full day to explore Rotorua's volcanic attractions
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 5: Today go through Taupo and then continue towards the coast and the Art Deco city of Napier
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 6: Drive south through Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa farmlands to arrive in the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: This morning cross the Cook Strait to Picton
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 8: A drive on the inland route via Murchison to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 9: A short drive through the Waipara Hills to Christchurch City
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 10: A full day to explore Christchurch, New Zealand's garden city
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 11: Cross the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Mackenzie country and Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 12: Follow the Waitaki River, past its system of hydro lakes, as you make your way to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 13: Explore Dunedin and visit the spectacular Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 14: Cross fertile Southern farmland to arrive in Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 15: A full day to explore the magic of Milford Sound by cruise
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 16: A short drive to Queenstown along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 17: Explore the delights of this alpine adventure town
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 18: Continue over the Crown Range to Wanaka and then onto the wild West Coast
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 19: Explore the glacier region's unique activities and attractions
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 20: Head to Greymouth then take the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 21: Depart Christchurch today