Discover New Zealand (Self Drive)
❮Discover New Zealand (Self Drive)
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This 15 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into Auckland and out of Queenstown
- Rental Car for 8 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Auckland
- Hotel for 2 nights in Rotorua
- Hotel for 1 night in Napier
- Hotel for 2 nights in Wellington
- Ferry Wellington - Picton
- Rental Car for 9 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Picton
- Hotel for 1 night in Nelson
- Hotel for 1 night in Kaikoura
- Hotel for 2 nights in Christchurch
- Hotel for 1 night in Lake Tekapo
- Hotel for 2 nights in Queenstown
Driving Time
Auckland - Rotorua: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Rotorua - Napier: 6 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Napier - Wellington: 4 hrs. 10 mins. approx.Driving Time
Picton - Nelson:2 hrs. approx.
Nelson - Kaikoura: 3 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Kaikoura - Christchurch: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Lake Tekapo - Queenstown: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
New Zealand Must-do Itinerary. Begin this unforgettable trip flying into Auckland and travel around these amazing cities by car. You will discover the best of Auckland (with so many beautiful beaches and Hiking trails waiting to be explored, enjoy nightlife and shopping), Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Kaikoura, Christchurch (home to adrenalin activities such as Jet Boating on the Waimakariri River , Sky diving, Tramping, Hiking and Mountaineering the high country lakes), Lake Tekapo and Queenstown, from the tropical golden beaches of the North Island to the wild and wonderful South Island.
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New Zealand
Located in the South Pacific Ocean, off the southeast coast of Australia, New Zealand is made up of two spectacular islands. The North Island is well known for its beaches, islands, volcanoes, geothermal areas, and Maori heritage, while the major cities of Auckland and Wellington, are also exciting hubs of culture, cuisine and nightlife. The South Island is famous for its dramatic landscapes, outdoor activities, and astounding wildlife. The majestic Southern Alps stretch almost the length of the island, sheltering glaciers, alpine lakes, and some of the world's best skiing.
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Explore the amazing Waitakere Ranges, Rangitoto Island, Waiheke Island, Devonport, Museum of Transport and Technology, Mount Eden, Auckland War, Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain and so much more!
Visit the Lady Knox Geyser, Whakarewarewa Forest, Kaituna River, Blue Baths, The Polynesian Spa, Government Gardens, Rotorua Museum, Wai-o-tapu, Zorb Rotorua, Rotorua Agroventures and so much more.
Discover the beauty of Napier's art deco architecture, the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Marine Parade, Tremains Art Deco Weekend, Otatara Pa: a Maori fortified village, Cape Kidnappers, MTG Hawke's Bay, Bluff Hill, Napier Cathedral, Te Mata Peak, and so much more!
Explore The Beehive, City Gallery Wellington and Cake, Wellington Waterfront, Old St. Paul's, The Keburn Lookout, Katherine Mansfield House, Wellington Botanic Gardens, Zealandia, Colonial Cottage Museum, Mount Victoria, Cuba Street District, and so much more.
Cruise the Marlborough Sounds, hike the Queen Charlotte Track, visit the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, kayak the Queen Charlotte Sound, take a wine tour, visit the Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, go fishing, and so much more.
Wander the Saturday market in Montgomery Square, take an adventure walk at Harwoods Hole, explore six acres of Gardens of the World, visit Vortex Wind Karting, see the native species at Natureland Zoo, explore the unparalleled scenery at the Abel Tasman National Park, and so much more.
Take a whale watching tour, walk on the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and check out the fur seal colony, swim with the dolphins, explore the coastline by kayak, discover the Ohau Waterfall Walk, go rock climbing, and so much more.
Explore around the amazing Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Square, Hagley Park, Avon River, Christchurch Art Gallery, Quake City, Christchurch Tramway, Christchurch Gondola and so much more.
Marvel at the beautiful lake, take a short walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd, take flight with an Air Safari, visit the Mount John University Observatory, discover Tekapo Springs, spend a day on the slopes at the Roundhill Ski Area, go horse trekking, paddleboarding, stargazing and so much more.
Visit and explore Queenstown Beach, Lake Wakatipu, Skippers Canyon, Bob's Peak, Skyline Gondola and Luge, Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown Hill, Coronet's Peak, Onsen Hot Pools, Otago Wine Region, Arrowtown and so much more!
