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An image of A House with Autumn colours on the trees in Arrowtown
Adventure

Contrasts of New Zealand

Auckland

Christchurch

9 days, 8 nights

Road Trips

From: $3,904 pp

Tour overview

Experience the North and South Island on this incredible 9 day self drive road trip tour. Highlights include Auckland, Rotorua, Franz Josef Glacier, the TranzAlpine train, and Queenstown. This 9 day tour really ensures that you make the most out of your time in New Zealand, on an action packed self drive itinerary!

Tour highlights & inclusions

9 days / 8 nights

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo
  • Air New Zealand flight Rotorua to Queenstown
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

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Price pp from

NZD $3,904

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Auckland

Welcome to Auckland, known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland is New Zealand's vibrant "City of Sails," and the country's largest metropolitan area. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by native bush, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches, Auckland is a haven for both adventurers and urban explorers. Wander through world-class museums and galleries in the city centre or enjoy a peaceful retreat at the Auckland Gardens, where stunning landscapes showcase New Zealand's diverse flora. Stroll along the lively waterfront to savour fresh seafood and international cuisine at Viaduct restaurants. For an unforgettable perspective, ascend the iconic SkyTower, New Zealand's tallest structure, and take in panoramic views of the city and its picturesque islands.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with balconies lit up in the evening under a clear blue sky.
Oaks Auckland Hotel

Activities

Tour highlights

Group of people on a boat inside a dark cave illuminated by blue glowing lights of glowworms above.

Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

An airplane seen from directly below flying high in a bright blue sky scattered with fluffy white clouds.

Air New Zealand flight Rotorua to Queenstown

Two Skyline Queenstown gondola cabins travel along cables above a layer of low-lying clouds with the snow-dusted Remarkables in the background.

Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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