This popular National self drive holiday will show you the highlights of New Zealand. Starting in Christchurch and finishing in Auckland you will explore Glaciers, Fiordlands, Geothermal activity, Hobbiton and incredible beaches! Along this 2 week tour, you’ll discover for yourself why the included destinations are so special, with a range of wonderful activities incorporated you can immerse yourself in the scenery and culture of New Zealand, prepare to have fun! Contact us if you wish to adapt or modify your holiday!
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Informations générales
ID de la tour249262
Durée de la tournée14jours
Taille du groupe9
Tranche d'âge21 - 99
Exécuté par
Discover New Zealand
Point de départ
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand
On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation
Point d'arrivée
Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Explore more of vibrant Auckland city before dropping your rental car at the airport depot and continuing your onward journey.
Itinéraire
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Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Day 2: Cross the Southern Alps on board the iconic TranzAlpine scenic train, then its a beautiful drive to Franz Josef
Day 3: Explore Franz Josef and Westland National Park
Day 4: Get your camera ready for the spectacular scenery of the Haast Pass, then over the Crown Range to Queenstown
Day 5: Fly to Milford Sound for a remarkable cruise on the fiord
Day 6: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Day 7: Follow the Kawarau Gorge to Central Otago, then over the Lindis Pass towards Mt Cook and your iceberg adventure
Day 8: Today it's a lovely drive through rolling Canterbury farmland
Day 9: Head north via the coastal road to the seaside town of Kaikoura where you will stay overnight
Day 10: Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 179 kms / 111 miles : 2.5 hours
Day 11: Today is filled with fantastic scenery starting with the Kapiti Coast as you leave Wellington
Day 12: Explore the culture and thrills on offer in Rotorua
Day 13: Rotorua to Auckland stopping at Hobbiton Village on the way