
Price based on per person in Double / Twin for departure 24 February 2025
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- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Guided in English
- Age range 2 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Discover thermal grounds and Maori culture of Rotorua
- Drive along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway
- Uncover the delights of New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’
Itinerary
- Introduction
- 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
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Number of tours
24
Age Range
21 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- MLMadellaine· December 20th, 2022Thank you for all your help with our NZ...Show moreDiscover New Zealand commented on this reviewThank you for your review Madellaine, your feedback is much appreciated. We are pleased that you found communication easy and that you enjoyed your stay in Lake Tekapo, it is indeed a beautiful area! We have taken your feedback on board regarding... Show moreTrip date: November 2022
Dates & Availability
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- Monday24 Feb, 2025Tuesday4 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Tuesday25 Feb, 2025Wednesday5 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Wednesday26 Feb, 2025Thursday6 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Thursday27 Feb, 2025Friday7 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Friday28 Feb, 2025Saturday8 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Saturday1 Mar, 2025Sunday9 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Sunday2 Mar, 2025Monday10 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Monday3 Mar, 2025Tuesday11 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Tuesday4 Mar, 2025Wednesday12 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
- Wednesday5 Mar, 2025Thursday13 Mar, 2025EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,956
Good to Know
Tour ID: 161907
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