This 28 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
The ultimate 28 day essential tour. Visit and experience the very best of New Zealand. From the top of the North Island to the Deep South enjoy superb hospitality while staying in a fantastic range of hotels, luxury lodges and boutique accommodations.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
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:
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 3: Collect your rental car then head north to the 'big trees'. This evening enjoy a twilight tour
Accommodation:
Waipoua Lodge
Day 4: Cross to the east coast and the wonderful Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 5: Explore the bays today
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 6: Enjoy a scenic drive from Bay of Islands to Auckland
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 7: Today head south to the limestone caves of Waitomo
Accommodation:
Abseil Inn
Day 8: Cross the central Plateau to the cultural centre of Rotorua
Accommodation:
On the Point
Day 9: Enjoy a full day exploring Rotorua's geothermal attractions. This evening visit Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation:
On the Point
Day 10: Continue your journey south through Lake Taupo and onto the art deco city of Napier
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 11: Explore the city this morning and then sit back and enjoy a tour of some local wineries
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 12: Explore the Wairarapa as you head towards the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation:
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Day 13: Spend the morning strolling the capitals streets. This afternoon venture out on a Lord of the Rings tour
Accommodation:
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Day 14: Take the Interislander ferry to the South Island
Accommodation:
Sennen House, Picton
Day 15: Travel the Pacific Coast Highway to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Bendamere House B&B
Day 16: Take a whale watch tour and explore Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Bendamere House B&B
Day 17: Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs for some hot pool relaxation
Accommodation:
The St James
Day 18: Its a short drive through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 19: Explore Christchurch with an open top double decker bus tour
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 20: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park via the turquoise waters of the alpine lakes
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 21: Explore the park including a flight with Mt. Cook Ski Planes
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 22: Mt Cook to Queenstown, this evening visit Walter Peak Station for dinner
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 23: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 24: Sit back and enjoy a full day trip to the remote untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 25: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 26: Experience the glacier with an exhilarating heli-hike
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 27: Head north to Greymouth and board the Tranz Alpine scenic train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 28: Depart Christchurch today