This 19 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.
Itinerary summary for: Classic New Zealand Driving Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 3: Travel the magnificent Milford Road by luxury coach, sit back and enjoy the views
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 4: This morning your rental car is delivered, then its over the Crown Range and through the Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 5: Explore the glaciers and wilderness of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 6: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quality Suites Amore
Day 7: Explore the ever-changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quality Suites Amore
Day 8: Just a short drive north through the Waipara Valley vineyards to the Pacific Ocean and Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikōura
Day 9: Drive from Kaikoura to Picton today
Accommodation:
Harbour View Motel
Day 10: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before crossing the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 11: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 12: Today is filled with fantastic scenery, beginning with the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 13: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 14: Cross the green Waikato countryside to Auckland
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 15: Explore the 'City of Sails', perhaps a wine tour or harbour cruise
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 16: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 17: Enjoy a free day to relax in the balmy Bay of Islands or venture north to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 18: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 19: Depart Auckland today