21 day Discover New Zealand
This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Explore the cities and scenery of both the North and South Islands on this 21 day extensive tour. In the North Island you’ll travel to the Maori cultural centre of Rotorua, pass the volcanic World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park and visit our two largest cities. After crossing to the South Island on the scenic Interisland Ferry, your itinerary takes you on a circuit of spectacular scenery. Highlights include the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura, Mt Cook National Park, the West Coast glaciers and a cruise on the pristine Milford Sound, just to name a few of the destinations you have to look forward to.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
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Itinerary summary for: 21 day Discover New Zealand
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds, maybe even a trip to Waiheke Island
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 3: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 4: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Quest Rotorua Central
Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation:
CityLife Wellington
Day 6: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
CityLife Wellington
Day 7: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Harbour View Motel
Day 8: Drive south along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway to the seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 9: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quality Suites Amore
Day 10: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 11: 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 12: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 13: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 14: Take the magnificent road journey to Milford Sound, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 15: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 16: Its a short drive over the Crown Range Road to the alpine village of Wanaka
Accommodation:
The Moorings Wanaka
Day 17: Explore the natural beauty of Wanaka and its lake and many walking tracks or venture into nearby Mt Aspiring National Park
Accommodation:
The Moorings Wanaka
Day 18: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 19: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 20: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quality Suites Amore
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today