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Auckland to Queenstown Highlights - 11 Day Self Drive Tour

11 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
  • Fall in love with the fantastic North Island scenery
  • Cruise the Cook Strait to Picton on the Interislander
  • Discover your own adventure in picturesque Queenstown

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into Auckland City
  2. Day 2 Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
  4. Day 4 Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
  5. Day 5 Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
  6. Day 6 Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
  7. Day 7 Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
  8. Day 8 Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
  9. Day 9 Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
  10. Day 10 The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
  11. Day 11 Depart Queenstown today
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4.6
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  • David
    · January 16th, 2025
    Our overall experience was excellent. The New Zealand tour comp did a fine job booking hotels, car rental and activities. Their app was great. Their support was very helpful.
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  • Barbara
    · March 28th, 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed our self-driving tour. The experience was seamless from start to finish. Once we signed up, we received communication within minutes putting our hearts at ease. When we reached our destinations, we would simply give our names and the rest would be taken care of. Any questions or changes we had we're dealt with quickly and efficiently. The accommodations were simply beautiful, everything we needed and more. I also enjoyed using the app, especially being able to keep a travel journal and a list of our expenses. We would recommend this service to others who would like to explore an area with all the work taken care of at a reasonable price.
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