North to South and All That's In Between
This 30 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Experience the iconic attractions and hidden gems in this 30 day tour exploring the North and South Island in great detail. Explore the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Kaikoura, Dunedin, Te Anau and Milford, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers as well as the major cities. You’ll also spend time in more out of the way locations such as the Coromandel, the Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa and Abel Tasman National Park. Experience the diverse geography between the north and south, spectacular landscapes and the rich wildlife that inhabits our land and seas. This tour has something for everyone.
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.
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Itinerary summary for: North to South and All That's In Between
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:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 9: Discover Hobbiton and perhaps geothermal activity
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
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:
CityLife Wellington
Day 14: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
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 over the dry hills of Marlborough before reaching the Pacific Ocean which leads you to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 17: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
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 then 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 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