Auckland to Christchurch 12 day highlights

This 12 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Travelling through the heart of the country you’ll journey past an incredible diversity of New Zealand landscapes and scenery.  From the North Island’s rich Maori culture and modern cosmopolitan cities you’ll venture south crossing the Cook Strait to the mountains, alpine lakes and glaciers of the South Island.  This tour is also flexible enough to add additional days onto if you have extra time.

Included in this New Zealand tour package is:

Accommodation for 11 nights staying in Hotel 3 star.

Rental car hire: included for the duration of the tour package. See range of vehicles.

Rental car insurance included: Fully inclusive with variable excess/deductible.

Rental car inclusions: GPS navigation. unlimited kms,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

Includes: Private train station transfers

Includes: Private airport transfers

Includes: Interislander ferry crossing

Includes: Tranz Alpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch

This tour package can be customised to suit your clients precisely - just request here.

Quick summary for: Auckland to Christchurch 12 day highlights

Day 1: Arrive Auckland City
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Collect car then drive south through Waikato farmland and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Rotorua

Day 3: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Rotorua

Day 4: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 5: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Anchor Inn Motel

Day 6: Its a short drive south to Christchurch, so if time allow perhaps stop at the Waipara Valley wineries
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold

Day 7: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel standard room Mount Cook view

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

Day 9: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 10: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Day 11: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold

Day 12: Depart Christchurch today