DAY 1 AUCKLAND

Upon arrival Auckland you will be met by the car rental company and after receiving the keys you will make your way to your accommodation

DAY 2 AUCKLAND/WAITOMO/ROTORUA

Drive Time Auckland-Waitomo 2Hrs 50Mins (195Kms)

Drive Time Waitomo-Rotorua 2Hrs 14Mins (156Kms)

You continue your journey through rolling farmlands with a lunch stop at the glow worm caves of Waitomo. after your visit of the caves you make your way to Rotorua

DAY 3 ROTORUA

Today you will have an opportunity to explore this volcanic region

DAY 4 ROTORUA - WELLINGTON

Drive Time : 6Hrs 30Mins (451Kms)

You continue South via Taupo to New Zealand’s Capital Wellington

DAY 5 WELLINGTON - KAIKOURA

Interislander Ferry Departs Wellington 8:25am Arrives Picton 11:25am

Drive Time Picton - Kaikoura 2Hrs 15Mins (156Kms)

After leaving the car at Wellington Ferry terminal you will catch the Interislander Ferry to Picton and pick up your car for your journey south to coastal town of Kaikoura were you have the option of a whale watching tour.

DAY 6 KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH

Drive Time 2Hrs 46Mins (188Kms)

This morning you will have ample time to explore this region before heading to Christchurch

DAY 7 CHRISTCHURCH - OMARAMA (MT COOK REGION)

Drive Time Christchurch - Mount Cook 4Hrs 50Mins (332Kms)

Drive Time Mount Cook - Omarama 1Hr 22Mins (94Kms)

Travel from Christchurch through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains, then travel inland to the township of Geraldine where you might like to stop for morning tea.

From Geraldine travel across historic Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore. Travel up the western side of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. 

Make your way out of Mount Cook to your overnight accommodation at Omarama

DAY 8 OMARAMA - DUNEDIN

Drive Time 3Hrs 22Mins (233Kms)

You leave the mountain range behind you and head for the east coast and the Scottish capital of New Zealand – Dunedin

DAY 9 DUNEDIN/TE ANAU

Drive Time 4Hrs 19Mins (298Kms)

This morning you have an opportunity to explore additional sights around Dunedin before heading across to the Fiordland gateway for your overnight accommodation in Te Anau 

DAY 10 TE ANAU - QUEENSTOWN

Drive Time Te Anau - Milford Sound 1Hr 41Mins (116Kms)

Drive Time Milford Sound - Queenstown 4Hrs 13Mins (290Kms)

Today you will drive into the very scenic Fiordland Region where we have organised a Milford Cruise for you. After the Cruise you make your way back through Te Anau as you make your way to Queenstown. (As the road into Milford can be tricky you may like to consider a coach from Te Anau)  

DAY 11 QUEENSTOWN

A day of leisure

DAY 12 QUEENSTOWN - FRANZ JOSEF

Drive Time 5Hrs 41Mins (392Kms)

Travel north enjoying coastal scenery and untamed wilderness en route to the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier.

DAY 13 FRANZ JOSEF

At leisure You may like to walk the Glacier or even do a Helihike (optional)

DAY 14 FRANZ JOSEF - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH

Drive Time Franz Josef – Greymouth 2Hrs 36Mins (180Kms)

Tranz Alpine: Departs Greymouth 1:45pm Arrives Christchurch 6:05pm

You continue north to Greymouth were we have an option to join what is regarded as the fifth most scenic train trip in the world the Tranz Alpine which crosses the Southern Alps to Christchurch Upon arrival Christchurch Railway Station you will be transferred to your accommodation.

DAY 15 CHRISTCHURCH - HOME

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

INCLUSIONS

*13Days Toyota Camry Automatic Hire

*14Nights Accommodation – As Selected – Twin Share

*Tranz Alpine

*Interislander Ferry

*Milford Cruise 

*Transfers

CAR BOND

Refundable Bond from NZD $1500.00 Payable in New Zealand

OPTIONS

Legends of Rotorua Pass – Rotorua $76.00per Ad $38.00per Ch (5-14Years)

Maori Hangi – Rotorua $84.00per Ad $49.00per Ch (5-15Years)

Whale Watch – Kaikoura $ 110.00per Ad $55.00per Ch (3-15Years)

Dart River – Queenstown $168.00per Ad $84.00per Ch (5-15Years)

Heli-Hike Franz Josef – $328.00per Ad Not recommended for children