New Zealand Grand Tour

This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Experience the essential must see destinations of New Zealand. Beginning the journey in Tāmaki / Auckland, the City of Sails and then on to the golden sand beaches of the Coromandel. Explore the culture of Rotorua, the wine region of the Hawkes Bay and the "coolest little capital" - Wellington. Crossing the beauty of the Cook Straight through the Marlborough Sounds to arrive in the South Island, complete with rugged mountains, glaciers and lakes. A true classic driving tour indulging in the highlights!

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Grand Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 2: Head south to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Beachside Resort

Day 3: Travel to the Māori cultural capital of Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Cross the thermal region south of Rotorua to Taupō and onto the coast to reach Napier
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 5: Travel through the rolling countryside from Napier to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 6: Take the Interislander ferry to Picton then to Nelson
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 7: Head down to the West Coast and on to Hokitika, home to Pounamu-Greenstone
Accommodation: Beachfront Hotel Hokitika

Day 8: Leave Hokitika and drive south to Glacier Country
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 9: Continuing South through the Haast Pass and picturesque Wānaka to arrive in Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 10: Enjoy a full day exploring Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 11: Follow the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 12: Cross the lush green fields of Southland to Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 13: Leave Dunedin heading north on State Highway 1 and onto Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 14: Your last day, explore Ōtautahi / Christchurch before you begin the journey home