Summary
From heart-racing moments to awe-inspiring scenery, this road trip through New Zealand is one to remember for a lifetime. Join a local leader for an 11-day adventure taking in epic landscapes, wildlife and culture. Take it easy at Coromandel’s Hot Water Beach, check out simmering mud pools and geysers in Rotorua, learn the Haka and tuck into a traditional hangi at a Maori village and make the most of all Taupo has to offer. See Hobbiton of Lord of the Rings fame and feel like you’re stepping straight into a fantasy as you drive through landscapes used in the films. Then, travel to the South Island to continue your adventure, sailing on the ferry through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds. End it all in Christchurch, the perfect spot to extend your journey into the south!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. We are aware of a system functionality limitation incorrectly indicating "twin-share" on sections of booking confirmations and invoices.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Auckland
- Day 2
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Day 3
- Coromandel Peninsula / Rotorua
- Day 4
- Rotorua
- Day 5
- Rotorua / Murupara
- Day 6
- Taupo
- Day 7
- Taupo
- Day 8
- Wellington
- Day 9
- Picton / Kaikoura
- Day 10
- Kaikoura / Christchurch
- Day 11
- Christchurch
Travel Cities (5): Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington