Auckland to Christchurch Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
New Zealand
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Tour length 9 days
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Christmas & New Year
Wildlife
In-depth Cultural
Family
Self Drive
Self-Guided
Private
Explorer
Personalized
Private Room
About this tour
Travelling through the heart of the country you’ll journey past an incredible diversity of New Zealand landscapes and scenery. From the North Island’s rich Maori culture and modern cosmopolitan cities, you’ll venture south crossing the Cook Strait to the picturesque Marlborough Sounds and wildlife mecca of Kaikoura. We can customise this tour for you - contact us if you'd like to add in any activities or other locations. (Driver must be 21 years old)
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General information
Tour ID161907
Tour length9days
LanguageEnglish
Group size10
Age range2 - 99
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Discover New Zealand
Starting point
Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland Region 2022, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will pick you up from the airport upon arrival
End point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8053, New Zealand
Explore more of Christchurch before dropping your rental car at the airport depot and continuing your onward journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Day 2: Immerse yourself in the activities and attractions on offer in Auckland 'City of Sails'
Day 3: Head South through lush Waikato farmland. Stop at Hobbiton for a behind-the-scenes movie experience before continuing on to geothermal Rotorua
Day 4: Spend a full day in Rotorua discovering volcanic attractions and the local Maori culture
Day 5: See Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and Kapiti Coastline today as you make your way down the country to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington
Day 6: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton
Day 7: Drive on the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway to Christchurch today
Day 8: Discover the delights of Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’