Queenstown to Auckland Classic
Destination: Queenstown, Auckland
From US$ 2,668 19 days excluding flights
This 19 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.
Explore the cities and scenery of both the South and North Islands on this 19 day extensive tour. In the South Island you’ll begin with a few days to enjoy the activities in Queenstown and visit Milford Sound. You then begin your journey north to your final destination of Auckland City. Highlights along the way include the West Coast glaciers, wildlife mecca of Kaikoura, Maori cultural centre of Rotorua and the relaxing Bay of Islands.
Included in this New Zealand tour package is:
Accommodation for 18 nights staying in Hotel 3 star.
Includes: Private airport transfers
Includes: Private train station transfers
Includes: Tranz Alpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Includes: Interislander ferry crossing
Includes: Milford Sound nature cruise
This tour package can be customised to suit your clients precisely - just request here.
Quick summary for: Queenstown to Auckland Classic
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Day 3: Relax on a luxury coach as your driven along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your nature cruise
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Day 4: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Day 5: You've got the whole day to explore the pristine wilderness of Westland National Park and its glaciers
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Day 6: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Day 7: Explore the ever-changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Day 8: It's just a short drive north to the seaside community of Kaikoura
Accommodation: Anchor Inn Motel
Day 9: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: Anchor Inn Motel
Day 10: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before crossing the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 11: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 12: Today is filled with fantastic scenery, beginning with the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Rotorua
Day 13: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Rotorua
Day 14: Cross the green Waikato countryside to Auckland
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Auckland
Day 15: Explore the 'City of Sails', perhaps a wine tour or harbour cruise
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Auckland
Day 16: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia
Day 17: Enjoy a free day to relax in the balmy Bay of Islands or venture north to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge, Paihia
Day 18: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Auckland
Day 19: Depart Auckland today