This 30 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: The Kiwi Compass

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Spend the day discovering the Bay of Islands, a scenic cruise or explore historic Russell
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 6: Pass through Auckland and the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to Coromandel
Accommodation: Coromandel Court Motel

Day 7: Follow the coastline past white sandy beaches and bay to Tairua
Accommodation: Pacific Harbour Villas

Day 8: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 9: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 10: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 11: Discover the Art Deco architecture, vineyards and gannets of the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 12: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 13: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 14: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 15: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 16: Pass through the Nelson Lakes region and onto the seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 17: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 18: Drive through the North Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 19: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 20: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 21: 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 22: Explore historic Dunedin and the wildlife on Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 23: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 24: Travel the spectacular Milford Road to Milford Sound for your scenic cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 25: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 26: Explore Queenstown and try one of the many adventure activities on offer
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 27: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 28: Explore the glacier region and Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 29: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 30: Depart Christchurch today