New Zealand in 28 Days

Auckland to Christchurch

DayPossible ActivitiesOver night
1city sights, Kelly Tarltons Under Water World, Sky TowerAuckland
2Matakohe Kauri Museum, Waipua Kauri Forest, Hokianga GulfPahia
3Daytrip to Cape Reinga, Waitangi Treaty House, Daytrip by boat in Bay of IslandsPahia
4Whangarei, Auckland, Hauraki Gulf, ThamesWhitianga
5Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove WalkwayWhitianga
6Orchards, wineries, Mt. Manganui beachWhakatane
7White Island Marine Volacano, swimming with the dolphinsRotorua
8Whakarewarewa Thermal Area, Agrodrome, city sightsRotorua
9Waimangu Valley, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Mahia Peninsula, Morere Hot SpringsNapier
10Art Deco Town, wineries, Te Mata Hill ReserveNapier
11New Zealand's Capital, city sightsWellington
12Ferry to South Island, Marlborough Sounds, NelsonMarahau
13Daytrip to the Abel Tasman National ParkMarahau
14Buller Gorge, Hope SaddleWestport
15Karamea, Kahurangi National Park, Limestone CavesWestport
16Limestone Caves, Pangaroa National Park, Pancake Rocks, Greenstone FactoriesHokitika
17Westland National Park, Glaciers, Helihiking, Scenic Flights, WalksFranz Josef or Fox Glacier
18Knight's Point, Ship's Cove, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Haast Pass, Walkways, Wanaka, Cardrona Valley, Crown TerraceQueenstown
19Bungy Jumping, jetboating, parapenting, Gondola, Steamboat CruiseQueenstown
20Lake Wakatipu, Kingston Flyer, Lake Manapouri, Glow Worm CavesTe Anau
21Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound or Doubtful SoundTe Anau
22Catlins, Otago Peninsula and Albatros Colony, PenguinsDunedin
23Otago Peninsula and Albatros Colony, Penguins, Taieri Gorge Railway TripDunedin
24Moeraki Boulders, Waitaki Valley, Mt. CookTekapo
25MacKenzie Highcountry, Canterbury Plains, Rakai Gorge Walkway, Hot PoolsHamner Springs
26Whale Watch, Swimming with DolphinsKaikoura
27Botanical Gardens, city sights, CathedralChristchurch
28Daytrip to AkaroaChristchurch

This route can be altered to suit your needs. If you wish us to do the booking for accommodation and transport please contact us and let us know

  • what type of car you want (standard car, deluxe car, campervan 2-berth or 4-berth)
  • what type of accommodation you want (B&B, motel, hotel, camping ground)
  • what quality of accommodation you want (backpacker, standard, deluxe).

Accommodation and transport have to be prepaid by VISA or Mastercard, we then issue vouchers for you to present as payment. For cars we only do the basic bookings, insurance waivers have to be arranged on pick-up.