This 28 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand North and South Island Grand Tourer

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

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 4: Discover the history of Waitangi or take a cruise through the island studded bay
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

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

Day 7: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Pullman Rotorua

Day 8: 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 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Pihopa Retreat

Day 10: Explore Abel Tasman National Park or the sunny city of Nelson
Accommodation: Pihopa Retreat

Day 11: Head to Kaikoura via the Nelson Lakes and Lewis Pass
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 12: Explore Kaikoura and encounter the diverse marine wildlife live off shore
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 13: Continue through North Otago countryside to the city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 14: Explore the ever changing city of Christchurch or venture out to the Canterbury countryside
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 15: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 16: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 17: Discover the Scottish heritage of Dunedin and the wonderful wildlife that lives on the Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 18: Travel through the rolling farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 19: You'll travel the magnificent Milford Road today as it takes you to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 20: Take an overnight cruise into the 'Sound of Silence'
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 21: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 22: Today is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 23: Take the short trip over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation: Wanaka Homestead

Day 24: Relax in the delightful alpine township of Wanaka
Accommodation: Wanaka Homestead

Day 25: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 26: Explore Franz Josef and the Westland National Park glaciers
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 27: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 28: Depart Christchurch today