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Plan your adventure:
- In-depth Cultural
- Self-Guided
- Group
- Christmas & New Year
- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 4
- Age range 2 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Immerse yourself in the cultural town of Rotorua
- Spend the night at the base of Mount Cook
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
- Journey past towering mountains on the TranzAlpine
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- 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
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Number of tours
24
Age Range
21 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CSCynthia· February 27th, 202410/10 Excellently curated, smooth checkins,...Show more
Discover New Zealand commented on this reviewHello Cynthia, What a lovely photos you have there, New Zealand is one of the most visited countries and has a lot to offer. We are thrilled to know that you had such a wonderful and seamless experience. Your kind words are much appreciated.... Show moreTrip date: February 2024 - MTManfred· December 5th, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe tour was very well organized. There were no problems checking in. With the rental car you have the time you need and are independent. Ideal for me.Show moreDiscover New Zealand commented on this reviewHello Manfred, We are delighted to hear about your experience and thank you very much for the awesome feedback. Safe travels! Marissa From Discover New ZealandTrip date: November 2023
- JJulie· November 26th, 2023This tour is a must. I planned to visit New...Show moreDiscover New Zealand commented on this reviewHello Julie, We are thrilled to know that you had a great time and everything went well with your tour. Thank you very much and enjoy the rest of your travels. Marissa From Thrifty ToursTrip date: November 2023
Dates & Availability
12 days
Auckland to Christchurch 12 Day Highlights
From Auckland to Christchurch
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