Auckland to Christchurch 15 day hiking explorer

This 15 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch 15 day hiking explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Travel south through rural Waikato and King Country to Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Bayview Chateau Tongariro

Day 3: Today you'll accomplish one of the greatest day walks in the world - The Tongariro Crossing
Accommodation: Bayview Chateau Tongariro

Day 4: Follow State Highway 1 South to the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 5: Cross to the South Island and then drive the Pacific Coast to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Manakau Lodge

Day 6: Continue south and onto the city of Christhchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 7: Enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 8: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 9: Explore the sights of Queenstown and this afternoon attend your Routeburn Track briefing
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 10: Travel from Queenstown to the start of the Routeburn Track, then hike to Lake Mackenzie
Accommodation: Routeburn Track Lodges

Day 11: Fantastic mountain views today and tonight you stay at the Routeburn Falls Lodge
Accommodation: Routeburn Track Lodges

Day 12: Descend to the forested lowlands, before you return by coach to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 13: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 14: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 15: Depart Christchurch today