Classic New Zealand Driving Tour

This 19 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Itinerary summary for: Classic New Zealand Driving Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 3: Travel the magnificent Milford Road by luxury coach, sit back and enjoy the views
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 4: This morning your rental car is delivered, then its over the Crown Range and through the Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 5: Explore the glaciers and wilderness of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 6: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 7: Explore the ever-changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 8: Just a short drive north through the Waipara Valley vineyards to the Pacific Ocean and Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 9: Drive from Kaikoura to Picton today
Accommodation: Harbour View Motel

Day 10: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before crossing the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 11: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 12: Today is filled with fantastic scenery, beginning with the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 13: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 14: Cross the green Waikato countryside to Auckland
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 15: Explore the 'City of Sails', perhaps a wine tour or harbour cruise
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 16: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 17: Enjoy a free day to relax in the balmy Bay of Islands or venture north to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 18: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 19: Depart Auckland today