This 30 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.

Itinerary summary for: Northbound Extended Adventure

Day 1: Arrive into Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 2: Take a spectacular journey with Dart River Safari into Mt Aspiring National Park
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 3: Your rental car is delivered, then drive from Queenstown to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 4: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Head north through the rolling countryside of Southland and Otago to the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 6: Join your Monarch guide for a fascinating tour of the history and wildlife of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 7: Follow the Waitaki River to the Southern Alps and Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 8: Pass through the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago and on to Wanaka
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 9: Your enthusiastic guide will take you on a remarkable adventure to Mou Waho Island
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 10: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast, taking time to stop at the many waterfalls
Accommodation: Aspen Court Franz Josef

Day 11: Take to the air and marvel at the crushing glaciers as they advance to the sea
Accommodation: Aspen Court Franz Josef

Day 12: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 13: Its just a short drive north to Kaikoura for your whale watching cruise
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 14: Travel via the coastal road before reaching Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 15: Skirt the Marlborough Sounds and pass through the Rai Valley to Tasman Bay
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 16: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 17: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds then across the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 18: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 19: Cross the Rimutaka Ranges and head north through the Wairarapa to the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 20: Gannet Safari Tour then time to explore the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 21: Head inland to Laka Taupo, then follow the Geothermal Highway to Rotorua for your evening of song and dance
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 22: our day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 23: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before reaching the idyllic Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Oceans Resort Whitianga

Day 24: Cross the peninsula and descend to the Firth of Thames before your drive through the Hauraki Plains to Auckland
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 25: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 26: Cruise the Bay of Islands, then perhaps the afternoon discovering the history of Russell and Waitangi
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 27: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Tour
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 28: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 29: Discover the best of the 'City of Sails', maybe a wine tour or harbour cruise
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 30: Depart Auckland today