21 Day Taste of New Zealand
National Self Drive Tour
Auckland to Christchurch
Self Drive
Days: 21 Days / 20 Nights
Accommodation: Motels (option to upgrade)
Includes: Car Hire, Accommodation, Activities, Travel App, 1:1 Local Support, Customised Itinerary
From: $295 NZD Per Person, Per Day*
Price: $6195 NZD Per Person, Twin Share *(low season)
100% Customisable to Fit Your Budget!
All Inclusive & Customisable
Begin your 21 day adventure in Auckland and finish in Christchurch, experiencing the best of both Islands. On the North Island, you’ll explore Rotorua’s rich cultural heritage and geothermal wonders, as well as New Zealand’s two largest cities. For those Lord of The Rings fans you will also hop on a day trip to Hobbiton. Head south on the scenic Interislander Ferry, where you’ll encounter Kaikoura’s diverse marine life with a Whale watch experience.
Get up close with Franz Josef’s striking glaciers, and the majestic waterfalls of Milford Sound on a small cruise. We have also included the iconic TranzAlpine scenic rail journey and the TSS Earnslaw steam boat cruise in Queenstown! This trip has it all in 21 days, and is a great way to make the most out of your time here in Aotearoa. Reach out to us for a personalised itinerary today.
21 Day Taste of New Zealand Trip Inclusions
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Accommodation for 20 nights staying in Motels
Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp
Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App
Included activity: Larnach Castle and Gardens
Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ
Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining
Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company
Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport
Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton
Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikoura
1 lunch, 1 special dinner
Quick Summary - Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds and - if you can spare the time - take a tour of Waiheke Island.
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 3: Drive south through the rich farmland of the Waikato and if you're a Lord of the Rings fan, take a short detour to Hobbiton before continuing to geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 4: A full day in Rotorua to discover the local Maori culture and see interesting volcanic landmarks
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 5: Today take in spectacular scenery including Lake Taupo, The Desert Road and Kapiti Coastline as you make your way to Wellington
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington
Day 6: Discover the charms of Wellington City, including its many quirky cafes and 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: Picton Yacht Club Hotel
Day 8: Drive to Kaikoura today on the Pacific Coast scenic route
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 9: Do an optional activity in Kaikoura before you continue south over the Hawkswood range and then crossing the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge
Day 10: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch or take a day trip to the charming french town of Akaroa
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge
Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel
Day 12: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll head south to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York
Day 13: Spend a full day exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York
Day 14: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Day 15: Take the spectacular road to Milford Sound - allowing plenty of time for photo stops along the way
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Meals included: Lunch
Day 16: Travel through the Southland countryside then follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 17: A full day to take in the many delights on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown
Meals included: Speciality Dinner
Day 18: Take the Crown range road to Wanaka before travelling through 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: Quest on Cambridge
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today
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Step One.
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