New Zealand 360Β°: From Auckland to Queenstown
New Zealand 360Β°: From Auckland to Queenstown
The trip in a nutshell
Self-driven tour
This is a self-driven tour: Please let us know if you are willing to drive on this trip.
Watch out because you are one step closer to realizing one of your dreams: a trip to New Zealand! New Zealand comprises two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, along with numerous smaller islands, and is characterized by breathtaking scenery, with snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, fjords, rolling hills and sandy beaches. We will visit both islands, enjoying an on-the-road itinerary all about nature and adventure - which is just what is great about these lands so far from home.
Our journey starts in Auckland, where we will take possession of our cars and head to Rotorua, but not before stopping at Hobbiton, the famous film set of The Lord of the Rings. We will visit geysers, lakes and waterfalls, fully immersing ourselves in the nature of this incredible country, before arriving in Wellington, where we will take a ferry to the South Island. In Kaikoura we will have the opportunity to join a whale-watching excursion before proceeding to Christchurch and then on to the Franz Josef Glacier, which drops to just 300 meters above sea level. The trip will end in Queenstown, a vibrant city where we will enjoy the last few days before returning home.
Trip type
360ΒΊ - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
For UK nationals, please visit the gov.uk website. For all other passport holders, please refer to your national government website.
Arrival and departure
This trip begins in Auckland and ends in Queenstown. Aim to arrive by 5pm on the first day, on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
What's included
13 nights accommodation in shared rooms
Rental car from day 2 to day 13
Ferry from Wellington to Picton
Travel coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Welcome to NZ!
Hobbiton Village
Rotorua
Taupo Lake: the largest lake in New Zealand
Tongariro National Park
Discovering Wellington
South Island
Whale watching in Kaikoura and Christchurch
On the road to Franz Joseph
New Zealand's glaciers: Fox and Franz Jospeh
On the way to Queenstown
Fiordland National Park or Queenstown?
Queenstown
Goodbye NZ!
The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.