Auckland to Christchurch 12 Day Highlights

New Zealand

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Tour length 12 days

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Christmas & New Year
In-depth Cultural
Self-Guided
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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 mountains, alpine lakes and glaciers of the South Island. This tour is also flexible enough to add additional days onto if you have extra time.Please note driver must be 21 years old.
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General information

Tour ID 249253
Tour length 12 days
Language English
Group size 4
Age range 2 - 99

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Discover New Zealand

Starting point

Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 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 8053, New Zealand
Drop your car at the airport and continue on your journey.

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Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Day 2: Drive south through Waikato farmland and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Day 3: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Day 4: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Day 5: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Day 6: Drive on the Pacific Coast Highway to Christchurch today
Day 7: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Day 8: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Day 9: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Day 10: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Day 11: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Day 12: Depart Christchurch today

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