New Zealand in Style

Day 1 Christchurch Arrive in Christchurch, collect your hire car and drive to your accommodation in Christchurch.

Day 2 Christchurch – Lake Tekapo (230 km) Today’s stage takes you across the Canterbury Plains to Fairlie. During your farmstay you gain an insight into the everyday life of a New Zealand family.

Day 3 Lake Tekapo – Queenstown (260 km) Drive via Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki to Queenstown.

Day 4 Queenstown The day is yours to discover the town and its many activities.

Day 5 Queenstown – Milford Sound Today you head into Fiordland National Park, one of the most beautiful regions of the South Island. You set off on a cruise aboard the Milford Mariner, where you also spend the night (except from 16.05. to 10.09.).

Day 6 Queenstown End of your cruise and return to Queenstown. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 7 Wanaka – Franz Josef / Fox Glacier (290 km) Today you cross the Haast Pass and reach the glacier region on the West Coast, where the ice reaches almost down to the sea. The magnificent scenery will leave a lasting impression.

Day 8 Franz Josef / Fox Glacier – Punakaiki (225 km) Drive via Hokitika to Punakaiki, where you discover the famous ‘Pancake Rocks’.

Day 9 Punakaiki – Nelson (265 km) Today’s stage takes you north to Nelson, where a glorious sunset awaits you in the evening.

Day 10 Nelson / Motueka Free time to make the most of the region and Abel Tasman National Park.

Day 11 Nelson – Blenheim (115 km) Today’s stage takes you to the Blenheim wine region in the north of the South Island.

Day 12 Blenheim – Wellington (30 km) Around 30 km separate you from Picton, the departure point for the ferry that takes you across to the North Island and New Zealand’s capital.

Day 13 Wellington – Napier (320 km) Drive through the south of the North Island towards Napier. We recommend a stop in Martinborough for a wine tasting.

Day 14 Napier – Rotorua (240 km) Today’s drive takes you to Rotorua, regarded as the cultural heart of the country. Along the way you can admire Lake Taupo.

Day 15 Rotorua Learn more about the traditional ‘haka’ dance. Don’t miss a typical ‘hangi’ meal or a visit to the ‘Te Puia’ thermal park.

Day 16 Rotorua – Coromandel (235 km) You follow the Bay of Plenty north to the Coromandel Peninsula.

Day 17 Coromandel Discover the region, renowned for its forests and beaches.

Day 18 Coromandel – Auckland (180 km) You leave a rather tranquil region behind and drive to Auckland, the largest city in the South Pacific. The city centre and harbour area are easy to explore on foot.

Day 19 Auckland Return your hire car. End of the trip.

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