Highlights

 

 

New Zealand Drive Around (Self Drive)

17 Nights | 18 Days

APZ 2 E

 

Destination

New Zeland

Continent

Oceania

Location

New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific (Southeast of Australia, below the Pacific Islands and above Antarctica)

Capital City

Wellington

Language

Māori, English, New Zealand Sign Language

Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Season

Summer is the best time to visit (Dec to Feb), Autumn is next perfect for Hiking (March to May), then Spring & last winter (June to Aug)

Airport

NORTH: Auckland International Airport (AKL), Wellington International Airport (WLG)

SOUTH: Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) 

Time Zone

UTC +13 

Dial Code

+64 (dialing in)

Tour Type

Leisure Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Family Tour | Adventure Tour

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Auckland

Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, collect your rental car and drive to Auckland Hotel. Check in the hotel and freshen up. Rest of the day is free. The city's many beaches, marinas and parks, make it ideal for outdoor pursuits such as yachting, rugby, cricket or a day at the beach. Over Night stay at hotel in Auckland.

Day 02Auckland - Bay of Island

After B/F, check out and travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. On arrival at the Bay of Islands check in the hotel and freshen up. Rest of the evening is free for you to explore at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Bay of Island.

Day 03Bay of Island

After B/F, morning is free and easy. Post Lunch, depart for the tour of Hole in the Rock Cruise. Cruise through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on Dolphin Seeker, a purpose built dolphin and whale watching catamaran. Take in the Grand Cathedral Cave before heading back into the sheltered waters of the Bay. Over Night stay at Bay of Island.

Day 04Bay of Island - Auckland

After B/F, morning is free and easy for you to explore the beaches of Bay of Islands. Later check out and drive back to Auckland. Check in to your hotel and freshen up. In the afternoon you can explore city highlights & Auckland Jet Boat ride. Overnight at hotel in Auckland.

Day 05Auckland - Rotorua: Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride

After B/F, check out and travel south to reach the market garden area of Pukekohe. Continue through Hamilton – New Zealand’s fourth largest city and the fertile Waikato region to the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. Check in the hotel at Rotorua and freshen up. Rest of the evening is free and easy. Evening you can enjoy the Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride. Optional Activity: Polynesian Spa, visit the Thermal Geyser and later Maori Concert. Over Night stay at Rotorua.

Day 06Rotorua - Tongariro National Park

After B/F, leave the Thermal City behind, drive to Taupo, home of New Zealand’s largest lake and the majestic Huka Falls. Take some time to explore Taupo region and the lake before driving around the edge of Lake Taupo and into the Tongariro National Park. Recommended Activities: Jet Boat Ride at the Hukka falls. Check in the hotel at the Tongariro National Park. Rest of the evening is free. Over Night stay at hotel in Tongariro National Park.

Day 07Tongariro National Park - Wellington

After B/F, check-out and depart the central plateau and head south through the farmlands to the capital city Wellington. Upon arrival, check-in and rest of the day is free and easy or you can explore the city tour of Wellington & Te Papa Museum. Over Night stay at the hotel in Wellington.

Day 08Wellington - Nelson

After B/F, check out and return your car back in wellington to take the inter islander ferry to Picton. Travel through the Marlborough Sounds and enjoy the scenic view from the ferry. On arrival in Picton, collect your rental car and continue through the Queen Charlotte. Drive to Nelson. Check in the hotel or enjoy the wine tasting tour and rest of the evening is free. Over Night stay at the hotel in Nelson.

Day 09Nelson – Abel Tasman Scenic Cruise

After B/F, morning is free. Later in afternoon you will depart for the Scenic Cruise with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles. View world-famous Split Apple Rock, fur seals, golden sands and the crystal-clear waters of Torrent, Bark, Tonga, Awaroa and Totaranui Beaches before you return to Kaiteriteri. After the cruise, return back to the hotel. Over Night stay at Nelson.

Day 10Nelson – Greymouth

After B/F, check out and travel through the picturesque Nelson lakes district to reach the rugged West Coast. En-route, visit the pancake rocks at Punakaiki. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at the hotel in Greymouth.

Day 11Greymouth – Glacier Region: Glacier Hot Pool

After B/F, check out from Greymouth and continue south along the West Coast to reach the Glacier Region. Check-in to your hotel and free and easy. Later in the evening depart for the Glacier Hot Pool. Over Night stay at hotel in Glacier Region.

Day 12Glacier Region – Queenstown: Skyline Gondola and Luge

After B/F, check out and depart the Glacier Region. Today through spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Queenstown, arriving late in the afternoon. Check in the hotel and rest of the day is free. Later you can enjoy the Skyline Gondola and Luge ride. Over Night stay at hotel in Queenstown.

Day 13Queenstown

After B/F, today the whole day is free for various activities Like Jet Boat Riding, Bungy Jump, Sky Diving, White Water Rafting, Scenic Helicopter Flight etc. Over Night stay at the hotel in Queenstown.

Day 14Queenstown – Te Ananu: Day at Leisure

After B/F, check out and depart to Queenstown. This morning for the short journey to Te Anau. Check-in the hotel and rest of the day is free for various activities and excursion to Ananu Glow Worm Tour & excursion to Milford Sound Cruise. Over Night stay at hotel in Te Ananu.

Day 15Te Ananu – Dunedin: Speight Brewery Tour

After B/F, check out and drive through historical Central Otago to the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. Check in the hotel and rest for some time and freshen up. Self-drive and proceed to Speights Brewery tour. After tour you will drive back to the hotel and rest for the evening. Over Night stay at hotel in Dunedin.

Day 16Dunedin: Afternoon Penguin and Seal Tour

After B/F, morning is free and easy for you to explore the optional activities like Cadbury Tour and Larnach Castle. Later in the afternoon, depart for the Penguin and Seal Tour. After the tour, return back to the hotel. Over Night stay at hotel in Dunedin.

Day 17Dunedin – Christchurch: Day at Leisure

After B/F, check out from hotel and depart Dunedin and travel north to the Garden City of Christchurch. Check-in the hotel at Christchurch and rests of the evening is free or explore Botanical Gardens. Over Night stay at Christchurch.

Day 18Christchurch – Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check-out from Hotel and self-drive to Christchurch Airport. Drop off your rental car. Board a flight departing for onward destination journey.