14 Day New Zealand Grand

This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This 14 day itinerary ensures you get to experience the essential must see destinations of each island. From the City of Sails to the golden sand beaches of the Coromandel and the adventure and culture of Rotorua, the wine regions of Napier and the capital of Wellington. Cross to the South Island and its rugged mountains, glaciers and lakes. A true classic driving tour, perfect to customise to your ideal holiday.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Itinerary summary for: 14 Day New Zealand Grand

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Head south to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Beachside Resort

Day 3: Travel to the Maori cultural capital of Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Cross the thermal region south of Rotorua to Taupo and onto the coast to reach Napier
Accommodation: The Nautilus Napier

Day 5: Travel through the rolling countryside from Napier to Wellington
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 6: Take the ferry to Picton then to Nelson via Queen Charlotte Drive
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 7: Head down the coast to Hokitika
Accommodation: Beachfront Hotel Hokitika

Day 8: Hokitika to Franz Josef, Glacier Country
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 9: Franz Josef to Wanaka and onto Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 10: A full day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 11: Follow the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 12: Cross the Southland Scenery to Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 13: Follow the coast north and onto Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 14: Your last day, explore the city before your onward journey