This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: Discover New Zealand
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds, maybe even a trip to Waiheke Island
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 3: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 4: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 6: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife 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:
Harbour View Motel
Day 8: Drive south along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway to the seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikōura
Day 9: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quality Suites Amore
Day 10: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 11: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 12: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 13: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 14: Take the magnificent road journey to Milford Sound, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 15: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 16: Its a short drive over the Crown Range Road to the alpine village of Wanaka
Accommodation:
The Moorings Wanaka
Day 17: Explore the natural beauty of Wanaka and its lake and many walking tracks or venture into nearby Mt Aspiring National Park
Accommodation:
The Moorings Wanaka
Day 18: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 19: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 20: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quality Suites Amore
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today