South to North Highlights Tour

This 11 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.

A highlights tour exploring the iconic attractions of New Zealand. You begin in the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and finish in Auckland the 'City of Sails’. Along the way you’ll visit Mt Cook National Park, Kaikoura and the wine region of Marlborough before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island. Highlights of the north include the Maori culture and thermal wonders in Rotorua and the harbour cities of Auckland and Wellington.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 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: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Meals included: 10 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: South to North Highlights Tour

Day 1: Arrive into the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 3: The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 4: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and across the Canterbury Plains
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 5: It's just a short drive north to the seaside community of Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikoura

Day 6: Journey via the coastal road before reaching the vineyards surrounding Blenheim
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Day 7: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds, then cross the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery beginning with the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation: Distinction Rotorua Hotel

Day 9: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Distinction Rotorua Hotel

Day 10: Drive north through the fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 11: Depart from Auckland City