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Northbound Christchurch to Auckland 17 Day Self-Drive Tour

17 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.5
19 traveler reviews
Northbound Christchurch to Auckland 17 Day Self-Drive Tour - Discover New Zealand
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Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 21 to 99
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Highlights

  • Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
  • Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
  • Relax on a scenic cruise of tranquil Milford Sound
  • Cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
  • Discover thermal grounds and Maori culture of Rotorua

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into Christchurch City
  2. Day 2 Board the TranzAlpine train and journey over the Southern Alps to Greymouth
  3. Day 3 With mountains on your left and the wild Tasman Sea you'll venture south to Westland National Park
  4. Day 4 Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast, then over the Crown Range to Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Board your luxury coach to Milford Sound, then sit back and relax as you take in the fantastic views
  6. Day 6 The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Follow the Kawerau Gorge to Central Otago, then cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
  8. Day 8 Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and the Canterbury Plains
  9. Day 9 Continue north through rural Canterbury to the Pacific Ocean and seaside settlement of Kaikoura
  10. Day 10 Drive through the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
  11. Day 11 Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
  12. Day 12 Relive the Lord of the Rings with a fascinating tour of the Wellington film locations
  13. Day 13 Today is filled with fantastic scenery including the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington and the Desert Road
  14. Day 14 Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
  15. Day 15 Drive north through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Auckland
  16. Day 16 Depart Auckland today
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4.5
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Number of tours

24

Age Range

21 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Barbara
    · March 28th, 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed our self-driving tour. The experience was seamless from start to finish. Once we signed up, we...
  • Cynthia
    · February 27th, 2024
    10/10 Excellently curated, smooth checkins, lovely hotels, everything is in the app including reservation numbers,...

Dates & Availability

17 days
Northbound Christchurch to Auckland 17 Day Self-Drive Tour
From Christchurch to Auckland

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