23 days tour

New Zealand To Stay (Christchurch-Auckland)

New Zealand To Stay (Christchurch-Auckland)

This tour includes:

Accommodation

22 nights in the mentioned or equivalent hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts of the middle class to upper middle class (standard option: UG1X) or middle class, upper middle class and first class (superior option: US1X)

Others

Road trip as per itinerary Admission to National Kiwi Hatchery Tour (English-speaking) Route description Tour guide Round trip/Free choice of rental car, Round trip/Individual extensions, Round trip/Reverse direction bookable, Round trip/Multiple hotel categories to choose from, Savings advantages/Top price/performance

Transport

Travel Picton - Wellington (passengers and car, see note)

Guide

Travel guide

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Rental car not included

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip New Zealand To Stay (Christchurch-Auckland)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Christchurch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Christchurch

      Arrival and collection of the separately booked rental car at the airport. Drive to your hotel. One night in Christchurch, which is known for its English flair. Standard: Scenic Hotel Cotswold (middle class, national category: 3.5 stars). Superior: Rydges Latimer Christchurch (upper middle class, national category: 4.5 stars).

  • Day 2 Day 2: Christchurch - Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Christchurch - Queenstown

      Today you drive past Lake Tekapo to Queenstown. 2 nights in Queenstown. Standard: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (mid-range, national category: 3 stars). Superior: Heritage Queenstown (upper middle class, national category: 4.5 stars). Approx. 570 km.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Queenstown

      The day is at your leisure. Queenstown offers a variety of activities such as a boat trip on the steamship "Earnslaw" or jet boat trips (all optional).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Queenstown - Te Anau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Queenstown - Te Anau

      You drive to Te Anau, which is an ideal starting point for excursions into Fiordland National Park. If you leave early, you can take a trip to the famous Milford Sound. 2 nights in Te Anau. Standard: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau (middle class, national category: 3 stars). Superior: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 410 km.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Te Anau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Te Anau

      Today is a free day. How about an excursion to Doubtful Sound, for example? During a boat trip you can experience the unspoiled nature of this area with its steep mountain slopes, green bays and deep blue water.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Te Anau - Wanaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Te Anau - Wanaka

      You drive to Wanaka on the lake of the same name, which is ideal for sailing and fishing. 2 nights in Wanaka. Standard: Oakridge Resort (mid-range, national category: 4 stars). Superior: Edgewater Resort (upper middle class, national category: 4.5 stars). Approx. 290 km.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Wanaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Wanaka

      The day is at your leisure. Wanaka is an ideal starting point for excursions to Mount Aspiring National Park, where you can go hiking. 8th Wanaka - Franz Josef. You drive to Franz Josef Glacier in Westland National Park. You have the opportunity to go on a glacier hike, an exploration tour through the national park or a helicopter flight (all optional). One night in Franz Josef. Standard: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing) (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Superior: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 280 km.

  • Day 8 Day 9: Franz Josef - Greymouth Or Punakaiki
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Franz Josef - Greymouth Or Punakaiki

      You drive to Paparoa National Park and visit the famous "pancake rocks" of Punakaiki. One night in Greymouth or Punakaiki. Standard: Ashley Hotel Greymouth (middle class, national category: 4 stars). Superior: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki (mid-range, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 180 km (standard) / approx. 220 km (superior).

  • Day 9 Day 10: Greymouth Or Punakaiki - Nelson
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Greymouth Or Punakaiki - Nelson

      Onward journey to Nelson. 2 nights in Nelson. Standard: The Beachcomber Hotel Nelson (mid-range, national category: 3 stars). Superior: Rutherford Hotel Nelson (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 300 km (standard) / approx. 260 km (superior).

  • Day 10 Day 11: Nelson
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Nelson

      Today is at your leisure and can be used for an excursion to the Abel Tasman National Park, for example (optional).

  • Day 11 Day 12: Nelson - Wellington
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Nelson - Wellington

      Today you take the ferry from Picton to Wellington to get to the North Island. 2 nights in Wellington. Standard: Ibis Wellington (mid-range, national category: none). Superior: Rydges Wellington (upper middle class, national category: 4.5 stars). Approx. 110 km + approx. 3 hour drive.

  • Day 12 Day 13: Wellington
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Wellington

      The day is at your leisure. The art-loving capital of New Zealand is home to the Te Papa National Museum, where you can learn more about New Zealandโ€™s culture, history and art in an interactive way. The cable car takes you to the Kelburn district. From here you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city. Fortify yourself for an eventful day and feast at Courtenay Place or in Cuba Street. Visit the Botanical Gardens, one of the many museums and theaters or, if the weather is good, head to Oriental Bay and relax on a sandy beach near the city (all optional).

  • Day 13 Day 14: Wellington - Napier
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Wellington - Napier

      You drive to Napier via Dannevirke and Masterton. The city is located directly on Hawkes Bay and is also known as "Art Deco City" due to its architecture. Marvel at the special architecture during a leisurely stroll and take a short journey back in time to the 1930s. One night in Napier. Standard/Superior: Scenic Hotel Te Pania (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 330 km.

  • Day 14 Day 15: Napier - Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Napier - Rotorua

      Today you drive to Rotorua via Taupo. 2 nights in Rotorua. Standard: Copthorne Hotel Rotorua (mid-range, national category: 4 stars). Superior: Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel (First Class, national category: 4.5 stars). Approx. 230 km.

  • Day 15 Day 16: Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Rotorua

      The day is at your leisure. Take the opportunity to explore Rotorua, a center of Maori culture. The city is located in a unique thermal area. Look forward to the "National Kiwi Hatchery Tour" (English-speaking, included) in Rainbow Springs, where you can get amazingly close to New Zealandโ€™s national bird, the kiwi.

  • Day 16 Day 17: Rotorua - Coromandel Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Rotorua - Coromandel Peninsula

      You can either drive to the Coromandel Peninsula via Tauranga or take a detour to Matamata to visit the Hobbiton film set (optional). On the Coromandel Peninsula, a former gold mining town, you can expect bizarre mountains of volcanic origin and a deeply rugged coastline. One night on the Coromandel Peninsula. Standard: Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge (middle class, national category: none). Superior: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort (upper middle class, national category: 4.5 stars). Approx. 195 km.

  • Day 17 Day 18: Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland

      The journey continues today to Auckland. One night in Auckland. Standard: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart (upper middle class, national category: none). Superior: M Social Auckland (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 160 km.

  • Day 18 Day 19: Auckland - Bay Of Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Auckland - Bay Of Islands

      You drive north via Whangarei, the capital of the "winterless north". 3 nights in the Bay of Islands. Standard: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (mid-range, national category: 4 stars). Superior: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands (mid-range, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 240 km.

  • Day 19 Day 20: Bay Of Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Bay Of Islands

      Today is at your leisure. For example, you have the opportunity to take a boat trip through the Bay of Islands.

  • Day 20 Day 21: Bay Of Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Bay Of Islands

      Another day in the Bay of Islands. How about a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds today?

  • Day 21 Day 22: Bay Of Islands - Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Bay Of Islands - Auckland

      The journey continues via the protected Waipoua Forest with its impressive giant kauri trees back to Auckland. One night in Auckland. Standard: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart (upper middle class, national category: none). Superior: M Social Auckland (upper middle class, national category: 4 stars). Approx. 360 km.

  • Day 22 Day 23: Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Auckland

      The road trip ends today. Return of the separately booked rental car or individual extension.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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