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View of sandy beach and ocean seen through a large natural rock arch with sea stacks and blue sky
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Ultimate New Zealand Self Drive Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

42 days, 41 nights

Road Trips

From: $12,735 pp

Tour overview

Our longest tour allows you time to explore every region of New Zealand including those iconic destinations you’ve heard so much about and some lesser known gems that the outside world hasn’t discovered yet. In the north, you’ll travel from idyllic beaches and bays to vibrant cities and world class wine regions. Crossing the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry brings you to the South Island with its spectacular mountain landscapes and diverse coastal scenery. You’ll also visit our third largest island, Stewart Island, which is a haven for nature and wildlife.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Tour highlights & inclusions

42 days / 41 nights
3 lunches

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers
  • Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruise
  • Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

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Price pp from

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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

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp
Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky.
Adina CityLife Auckland

Activities

Tour highlights

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky.

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Boat near rocky cliffs and clear turquoise water at Cathedral Cove on a sunny day.

Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruise

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting.

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Family on boat ride inside a dark cave illuminated by glowing blue glowworms above.

Waitomo and Aranui Caves tour Combo

Blue jetboat with people in life jackets making a splash on a river surrounded by trees.

Huka falls Jet Boat Ride

Group of people on boat looking at large Maori carving on rock face by water

Lake Taupo Scenic Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings

People gathered around a large display tank showing a preserved giant squid in a museum.

Te Papa General Admission

Interislander ferry Kaitaki with a kayaker on the water in front of mountain landscape

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Tourists disembark from a white sightseeing boat onto a sandy beach with forested hills in Abel Tasman National Park.

Seals, Beach Cruise and Walk

Gondola cable car over mountain with city and snow-capped peaks in the background under blue sky

Christchurch Gondola

Group of albatross birds standing and spreading wings in coastal grass near water.

Royal Albatross Centre: Albatross Classic Tour

An aerial view of Oban and Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island during sunset, showing the township nestled around the coast with forested hills and Paterson Inlet in the distance.

Invercargill to Stewart Island with Stewart Island flights

Couple walking on a forest trail surrounded by dense green trees on Stewart Island

Ulva Island Explorer

An aerial view of Oban and Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island during sunset, showing the township nestled around the coast with forested hills and Paterson Inlet in the distance.

Stewart Island to Invercargill with Stewart Island flights

A white cruise boat sails on calm fjord water with towering green mountains and snow-capped peaks in the background.

Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau including lunch

Boat traveling through a fjord with green mountains and clear blue sky

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Manapouri with RealNZ

The interior of a modern wood-paneled sauna featuring tiered seating and a central heater, with a large glass window offering a panoramic view of a calm lake and rugged mountains.

Social Sauna Session

Group of hikers walking on rocks in a forested area during an eco tour.

Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

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

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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

TranzAlpine Scenic Plus Addon

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Auckland Sky Tower Admission

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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