This 14 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.
**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
This popular National self drive holiday will show you the highlights of New Zealand. Starting in Christchurch and finishing in Auckland you will explore Glaciers, Fiordlands, Geothermal activity, Hobbiton and incredible beaches! Along this 2 week tour, you’ll discover for yourself why the included destinations are so special, with a range of wonderful activities incorporated you can immerse yourself in the scenery and culture of New Zealand, prepare to have fun! Contact us if you wish to adapt or modify your holiday!
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
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 Christchurch
Accommodation:
Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments
Day 2: Cross the Southern Alps on board the iconic TranzAlpine scenic train, then its a beautiful drive to Franz Josef
Accommodation:
Aspen Court Franz Josef
Day 3: Explore Franz Josef and Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Aspen Court Franz Josef
Day 4: Get your camera ready for the spectacular scenery of the Haast Pass, then over the Crown Range to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 5: Fly to Milford Sound for a remarkable cruise on the fiord
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 6: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 7: Follow the Kawarau Gorge to Central Otago, then over the Lindis Pass towards Mt Cook and your iceberg adventure
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 8: Today it's a lovely drive through rolling Canterbury farmland
Accommodation:
Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments
Day 9: Head north via the coastal road to the seaside town of Kaikoura where you will stay overnight
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 10: Drive to Picton. Today you'll cross the Cook Strait and as you leave Picton the views of the Sounds are outstanding
Accommodation:
CityLife Wellington
Day 11: Today is filled with fantastic scenery starting with the Kapiti Coast as you leave Wellington
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 12: Explore the culture and thrills on offer in Rotorua
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 13: Rotorua to Auckland stopping at Hobbiton Village on the way
Accommodation:
Auckland City Hotel
Day 14: Depart Auckland today