The Best of New Zealand Tour

This 9 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

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. This tour is also flexible enough to add additional days if you have extra time.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Meals included: 8 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: The Best of New Zealand Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Immerse yourself in the activities and attractions on offer in Auckland 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Head South through lush Waikato farmland. Choose to stop at Hobbiton for a behind-the-scenes movie experience before continuing on to geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Spend a full day in Rotorua discovering volcanic attractions and the local Maori culture
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

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
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 6: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton
Accommodation: Picton Yacht Club Hotel

Day 7: Drive on the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway to Christchurch today
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 8: Discover the delights of Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today