Northbound Christchurch to Auckland 17 Day Self-Drive Tour
New Zealand
Offset: 17 Trees
Tour length 17 days
Christchurch
Auckland
Christmas & New Year
Self-Guided
Private
Easy
Explorer
Personalized
Private Room
About this tour
From Christchurch you’ll first travel a loop of the lower South Island, beginning with the iconic TranzAlpine scenic train crossing the Southern Alps to the West Coast. Highlights of the section of the trip include a scenic flight and snow landing on the remarkable West Coast glaciers and a spectacular cruise in Milford Sound. Heading north you’ll enjoy a wine tasting tour in Marlborough, before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island and the quirky capital city of Wellington. Travel through the central plateau to Rotorua and its bubbling mud pools and unique Maori culture before arriving into Auckland the ‘City of Sails’.
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General information
Tour ID 247920
Tour length 17 days
Language English
Group size 9
Age range 21 - 99
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Starting point
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
End point
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.
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Arrive into Christchurch City
Board the TranzAlpine train and journey over the Southern Alps to Greymouth
With mountains on your left and the wild Tasman Sea you'll venture south to Westland National Park
Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast, then over the Crown Range to Queenstown
Board your luxury coach to Milford Sound, then sit back and relax as you take in the fantastic views
The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Follow the Kawerau Gorge to Central Otago, then cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and the Canterbury Plains
Continue north through rural Canterbury to the Pacific Ocean and seaside settlement of Kaikoura
Drive through the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Relive the Lord of the Rings with a fascinating tour of the Wellington film locations
Today is filled with fantastic scenery including the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington and the Desert Road
Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Drive north through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Auckland
Depart Auckland today
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