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Plan your adventure:
- Explorer
- Self-Guided
- Private
- Personalized
- Christmas & New Year
- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Guided in English
- Age range 21 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Relax on a scenic cruise of tranquil Milford Sound
- Cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
- Discover thermal grounds and Maori culture of Rotorua
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive into Christchurch City
- Day 2 Board the TranzAlpine train and journey over the Southern Alps to Greymouth
- Day 3 With mountains on your left and the wild Tasman Sea you'll venture south to Westland National Park
- Day 4 Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast, then over the Crown Range to Queenstown
- Day 5 Board your luxury coach to Milford Sound, then sit back and relax as you take in the fantastic views
- Day 6 The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
- Day 7 Follow the Kawerau Gorge to Central Otago, then cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
- Day 8 Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and the Canterbury Plains
- Day 9 Continue north through rural Canterbury to the Pacific Ocean and seaside settlement of Kaikoura
- Day 10 Drive through the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
- Day 11 Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
- Day 12 Relive the Lord of the Rings with a fascinating tour of the Wellington film locations
- Day 13 Today is filled with fantastic scenery including the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington and the Desert Road
- Day 14 Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
- Day 15 Drive north through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Auckland
- Day 16 Depart Auckland today
What's Included
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- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Number of tours
24
Age Range
21 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- David· January 16th, 2025Our 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.Show more
- Barbara· March 28th, 2024We 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.Show more
Dates & Availability
17 days
Northbound Christchurch to Auckland 17 Day Self-Drive Tour
From Christchurch to Auckland
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- From Sunday4 May, 2025To Tuesday20 May, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,215
- From Monday5 May, 2025To Wednesday21 May, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,215
- From Tuesday6 May, 2025To Thursday22 May, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,215
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- From Monday12 May, 2025To Wednesday28 May, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,215
- From Tuesday13 May, 2025To Thursday29 May, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,215
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