Duration: | 25 Day(s) - 24 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Kia Ora - welcome to New Zealand
Ultimate Discover New Zealand 25-Days Tour
Nationwide Self Drive
Personal airport meet and greet, and private transfer to your accommodation
All-inclusive tour package prepared by New Zealand-based specialists - so you sit back and relax
An exciting itinerary will be customized to suit you - Let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation
We offer Self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accommodations, activities, and attractions (you select) we book your rental car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day, or perhaps you prefer a Private driver trip (fully guided) or, Escorted coach tours (daily commentary).
This 25-days tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch
Explore the length of the world-famous beautiful Aotearoa-New Zealand on this comprehensive tour of both the North and South Islands. In the north, you’ll explore the tropical 150 islands of the Bay of Islands, visit our famous Treaty of Waitangi meeting house and the Kauri Coast as well as the cultural center of native Maori Lake Rotorua.
After crossing 42 km/31mls across the Cook Strait to the South Island discover the wildlife magic of Kaikoura, giant Sperm whales, playful acrobatic Dusky dolphins, magnificent Albatross, and hundreds of Fur seals - before continuing south to the snow-capped Southern Alps mountains, alpine lakes, and glaciers, ancient rain forests of the lower west South Island. Highlights of the south include the world-renowned TranzAlpine scenic train journey and a cruise like no other in the world-acclaimed Milford Sound.
Quick Summary:
Ultimate Discover New Zealand 25-Day Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: CityLife Auckland
Day 2: Waipoua Forest and the Hokianga
Leave Auckland over the harbor bridge, then travel north to Waipoua Forest and the Hokianga
Accommodation: The Heads Hokianga Hotel
Day 3: Bay of Islands
Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga to the tropical Bay of Islands where you'll take to the water for a cruise.
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites
Day 4: Bay of Islands and Northland
You have the day free to explore the Bay of Islands and Northland
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites
Day 5: Matakana
Head south through the vineyards of Matakana to the seaside village of Snells Beach
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel
Day 6: Waikato
After passing through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua lakes.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Rotorua
Day 7: Geothermal Highway to Lake Taupo
A short trip along the Geothermal Highway to Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Beechtree Motel
Day 8: Lake Taupo
Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road, and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington.
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington
Day 9: Cook Strait
Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds.
Accommodation: Bella Vista Blenheim
Day 10: Kaikoura
Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 11: Christchurch
Continue south through the Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 12: Akaroa
Explore the city or venture further afield to Akaroa
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 13: Canterbury-MacKenzie
Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Peppers Bluewater Resort
Day 14: Mt Cook National Park
A day of turquoise lakes and dry hills as you travel to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Day 15: Waitaki River
Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast
Accommodation: Highfield Mews
Day 16: Dunedin
Follow the coastline south towards Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York
Day 17: Te Anau
Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Day 18: Milford
Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound where you'll cruise on the pristine fiord
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Meals included: Lunch
Day 19: Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments
Day 20: Queenstown
The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments
Day 21: Wanaka
It's a short trip over the Crown Range to Wanaka this morning, leaving plenty of time to explore
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments
Day 22: Haast Pass
Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 23: Westland National Park
Explore Franz Josef and the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 24: Christchurch
Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 25: Departure
Depart Christchurch today.