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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