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

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch 11 day Splendour

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Explore the diversity of Auckland, from the city centre, to the wild west coast beaches and the wineries of Kumeu
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Your rental car is delivered, then drive from Auckland to Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 4: Explore Rotorua and surrounds including the beautiful Orakei Korako by floatplane
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 6: Explore Wellington City and this evening meet New Zealand's curious wildlife at Zealandia
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: The Waters

Day 8: Explore the Nelson region or venture into Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: The Waters

Day 9: Nelson to Kaikoura where you'll get up close to the giants of the sea on a Whale Watching cruise
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 10: It's a short drive to Christchurch today, so there's plenty of time to explore this dynamic city
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 11: Depart Christchurch today