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

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Odyssey

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, take a private transfer to your accommodation then spend the rest of day at your leisure
Accommodation: Movenpick Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Spend the day in Auckland exploring the city's sights, head up the sky tower for spectacular views
Accommodation: Movenpick Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Collect your rental car and head to the 'Winterless North' and the Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia

Day 4: Discover the birthplace of our nation at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia

Day 5: Explore the ancient Kauri trees of the West Coast as you head south to Snells Beach
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 6: Pass through Auckland and travel across the Hauraki Plains to the spectacular Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Oceans Resort Whitianga

Day 7: From the sandy beaches of Whitianga head south to New Zealand's culture capital, Rotorua
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 8: Experience the geothermal wonders of Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 9: Travel along the Geothermal Highway to Taupo, then follow the lake edge towards Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 10: Today you'll journey to Wellington, the coolest little capital city
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 11: Cross the Cook Strait to the South Island, collect your car and then follow the sounds to Nelson
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 12: A day to explore the spectacular Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 13: Journey to the wild West Coast, passing windswept beaches and lush rainforests
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Day 14: Follow the coastline South the remarkable Glacier Region
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Day 15: Allow plenty of time for your journey to Queenstown as you'll travel through spectacular scenery
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central

Day 16: For the best views of Queenstown take the gondola to the top of Bob's Peak
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central

Day 17: Travel past Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Day 18: Follow the Southern Scenic Route to Invercargill
Accommodation: The Langlands

Day 19: Head north through rolling countryside to the Scottish city, Dunedin
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Day 20: With a free day in Dunedin explore the wildlife of Otago Peninsula or take a trip on the Taieri Gorge Train
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Day 21: Head inland to the MacKenzie Country for immense views of mountains and turquoise lakes
Accommodation: Peppers Bluewater Resort

Day 22: Enjoy your final travel day across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 23: Explore more of Christchurch before catching your onward flight