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
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Self Drive
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Personalized
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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 ID 161907
Tour length 9 days
Language English
Group size 10
Age range 2 - 99

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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.

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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’
Day 9: Depart Christchurch today

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