Explore New Zealand on a journey from Auckland to Rotorua, the Central Plateau, and across Cook Strait to Kaikōura, Aoraki Mt Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and the glacier towns. Enjoy wine tasting, alpine views, and flexible self-drive travel.
Explore New Zealand on a journey from Auckland to Rotorua, the Central Plateau, and across Cook Strait to Kaikōura, Aoraki Mt Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and the glacier towns. Enjoy wine tasting, alpine views, and flexible self-drive travel.
14 Day / 13 Night Tour
$3,499
88+ Booked
14 Day / 13 Night Tour
$3,499
88+ Booked
Arrive in Auckland and collect your rental car before checking into your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring Viaduct Harbour, shopping in Britomart, or enjoying fresh seafood as the waterfront lights up.
Overnight in Auckland.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive south through Waikato to the Hobbiton Movie Set for a behind-the-scenes tour and Hobbit-style banquet. Continue to Rotorua, known for its geothermal activity and Māori culture. Evening free for lakeside walks or dining.
Drive: 230 km / 3 hrs
Included: Hobbiton Behind-the-Scenes Tour + Lunch
Overnight in Rotorua.
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the morning exploring Rotorua’s gardens, geothermal parks, or spa pools. In the evening, enjoy Te Puia’s Te Pō cultural night with haka, storytelling, hāngī dinner, and night-time geyser viewing.
Minimal driving
Included: Te Puia Te Pō Experience
Overnight in Rotorua.
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Huka Falls and drive along Lake Taupō before crossing Tongariro National Park’s volcanic plateau and the Rangipo Desert. Continue down the Kāpiti Coast to Wellington for an evening exploring cafés and the waterfront.
Drive: 450 km / 6 hrs
Overnight in Wellington.
Breakfast at hotel. Sail the Interislander across Cook Strait into Marlborough Sounds. From Picton, drive through wine country and along Kaikōura’s dramatic coast for an evening of seafood dining or seaside walks.
Drive: 350 km / 5 hrs + ferry
Included: Interislander Ferry
Overnight in Kaikōura.
Breakfast at hotel. Walk the Kaikōura Peninsula track for cliff-top views and seal colonies or relax in town. Enjoy a whale-watching flight over deep-sea canyons where sperm whales surface year-round.
Included: 45-min Whale Watching Flight
Overnight in Kaikōura.
Breakfast at hotel. Follow the Pacific Coast south through farmland and rolling hills to Christchurch. Spend the afternoon exploring the Botanic Gardens, punting on the Avon, or discovering the revitalised city centre.
Drive: 180 km / 2.5 hrs
Overnight in Christchurch.
Breakfast at hotel. Cross the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue along Lake Pukaki toward Aoraki/Mt Cook for evening stargazing in the Dark Sky Reserve.
Drive: 330 km / 4.5 hrs
Included: Big Sky Stargazing
Overnight in Mt Cook.
Breakfast not included. Travel through Twizel and over the Lindis Pass into Central Otago before arriving in Queenstown for a relaxed afternoon of lakeside walks, shopping, or dining.
Drive: 260 km / 4 hrs
Overnight in Queenstown.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive the iconic Milford Road via mirror lakes and alpine valleys. Cruise Milford Sound to see cliffs, waterfalls, and Mitre Peak, with a picnic lunch on board. Return to Queenstown at your own pace.
Drive: 574 km return / ~9.5 hrs
Included: Pure Milford Cruise + Picnic
Overnight in Queenstown.
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the day in wine country enjoying a private tasting in the Wine Cave, a vineyard tour, and a 2-course lunch with paired wines at Gibbston Valley.
Drive: 50 km return / 45 mins
Included: Prestige Wine Experience
Overnight in Queenstown.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive across the Crown Range to Wānaka, then continue through Haast Pass with rainforest walks and waterfalls before arriving in Fox Glacier township.
Drive: 330 km / 5 hrs
Overnight in Fox Glacier.
Breakfast at hotel. Follow the West Coast north to Hokitika for pounamu workshops and coastal views, then cross back through alpine passes toward Christchurch, arriving by evening.
Drive: 380 km / 6 hrs
Overnight in Christchurch.
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a relaxed morning visiting Hagley Park or Riverside Market before returning your rental car at Christchurch Airport for your onward flight.
Drive: 20 km / 30 mins
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4 days ago
This 14-day journey was the perfect way to explore New Zealand. Rotorua’s geothermal sights, the Central Plateau, and the drive to Kaikōura were incredible. Everything was planned so well that travelling felt smooth and flexible the entire way.
1 week ago
I loved the variety on this route—wine tasting, alpine views, and the stunning landscapes around Aoraki Mt Cook and Queenstown. Milford Sound was a standout. The itinerary gave me freedom but still kept the trip easy to follow.
3 days ago
From Auckland to the glacier towns, every stop had something unique. The Cook Strait crossing, the mountain drives, and the time in Milford Sound made the trip unforgettable. The self-drive setup and clear planning made everything simple and enjoyable.
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