This 23 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Discoverer North to South Self Drive Tour

Day 1: Arrive Auckland City
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 4: Discover the history of Waitangi or take a cruise through the island studded bay
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 6: Drive south through the rich farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 7: Today you can explore Rotorua from above, or maybe a nature experience, before a Maori experience at Tamaki Village
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 10: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 11: Travel through North Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 12: Explore Christchurch City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 14: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 15: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 16: Travel through the rolling farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 17: Today you'll drive the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise on the fiord
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 18: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 19: Today is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 20: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 21: Explore Franz Josef and the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 22: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 23: Depart Christchurch today