This 19 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.
Itinerary summary for: Queenstown to Auckland Classic
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Day 3: Relax on a luxury coach as your driven along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation:
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Day 4: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Day 5: You've got the whole day to explore the pristine wilderness of Westland National Park and its glaciers
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Day 6: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Day 7: Explore the ever-changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Day 8: It's just a short drive north to the seaside community of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Sudima Hotel Kaikōura
Day 9: Drive to the seaside town of Picton today.
Accommodation:
Edit Picton
Day 10: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before crossing the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation:
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 11: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 12: Today is filled with fantastic scenery, beginning with the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation:
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 13: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 14: Cross the green Waikato countryside to Auckland
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 15: Explore the 'City of Sails', perhaps a wine tour or harbour cruise
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 16: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia
Day 17: Enjoy a free day to relax in the balmy Bay of Islands or venture north to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand
Accommodation:
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia
Day 18: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 19: Depart Auckland today