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New Zealand on your own (Christchurch-Auckland)

19 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
3.9
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  • A scenic mountain road winding along a lake with clear blue water.
  • A tranquil lake with a dock and snow-capped mountains in the distance.
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  • Rugged coastline with powerful waves crashing against cliff formations.
  • Road leading into a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a blue sky.
  • Coastal landscape with a beach and rocky cliffs under a blue sky.
  • Lakeside scene with mountains reflected in the water.
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DERTOUR
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch - Dunedin
  3. Day 3 Dunedin - Te Anau
  4. Day 4 Te Anau
  5. Day 5 Te Anau - Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown - Twizel/Lake Tekapo
  8. Day 8 Twizel/Lake Tekapo - Methven/Rakaia
  9. Day 9 Methven/Rakaia - Hokitika
  10. Day 10 Hokitika
  11. Day 11 Hokitika - Blenheim
  12. Day 13 Blenheim - Wellington
  13. Day 14 Wellington - Napier
  14. Day 15 Napier - Rotorua
  15. Day 16 Rotorua
  16. Day 18 Pauanui - Auckland
  17. Day 19 Auckland
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  • Accommodation
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Scenic Hotel Cotswold

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Scenic Hotel Cotswold im Executive Studio

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge - a Distinction Hotel

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Heartland Hotel Queenstown

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Hotel St Moritz MGaleery by Sofitel

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Distinction Mackenzie Country

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Methven Motels & Appartments

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Fable Terrace Downs Resort

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Woodland Glen Lodge

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Rimu Lodge

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Scenic Hotel Marlborough

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Camore Chateau Marlborough

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Rydges Wellington

    Hotel
    day 13

  • Naumi Studio Wellington

    Hotel
    day 13

  • Scenic Hotel Te Pania

    Hotel
    day 14

  • The Crown Hotel

    Hotel
    day 14

  • Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel

    Hotel
    day 15

  • Sudima Lake Rotorua

    Hotel
    day 15

  • Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge

    Hotel
    day 16

  • Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

    Hotel
    day 16

  • Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart

    Hotel
    day 18

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1,330

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with DERTOUR. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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