North & South Island self drive holidays 15 - 21 days
Take in the whole of New Zealand on these 15 - 21 day self drive tour suggestions.
21 days/20 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Motels
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, The Hobbit & LOTR, Wildlife & nature
Explore the cities and scenery of both the North and South Islands on this extensive 21 day tour. In the North Island you’ll travel to the Maori cultural centre of Rotorua, pass the volcanic World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park and visit our two largest cities. After crossing to the South Island on the scenic Interisland Ferry, your itinerary takes you on a circuit of spectacular scenery. Highlights include the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura, Mt Cook National Park, the West Coast glaciers and a cruise on the pristine Milford Sound, just to name a few of the destinations you have to look forward to.
21 days/20 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 4 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Food & wine, Walking & hiking, Wildlife & nature
Experience New Zealand's best hiking trails -- including the famous Milford Track -- scenic trains and ferries. You can't fail to enjoy this proven hiking vacation itinerary.
17 days/16 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 4 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, The Hobbit & LOTR
Travelling through the heart of the North Island this tour allows you to see the incredible diversity that New Zealand offers. The South Island's mountains, lakes and glaciers and the North Islands rich Maori culture and its modern cosmopolitan cities.
19 days/18 night Journey from Queenstown to Auckland
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 3 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, The Hobbit & LOTR
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.
16 days/15 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 4 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, The Hobbit & LOTR
Travel the heart of the North Island exploring Auckland City, Rotorua and Wellington before crossing to the South Island. Continue down the east coast through Marlborough, Kaikoura and Christchurch before crossing the plains and into the Southern Alps and Mt. Cook. The alpine resort of Queenstown is next before heading north through Wanaka and onto the West Coast Glaciers. Return to Christchurch via the Tranz Alpine train.
17 days/16 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Apartments
Interests: Family touring, The Hobbit & LOTR
Visit film locations from both film trilogies as you 'step onto the road' through Middle Earth's majestic scenery and experience the magic behind the movies.
18 days/17 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Boutique lodges & hotels
Interests: Classic driving tours, Food & wine, Luxury touring, Walking & hiking, Wildlife & nature
This hiking vacation itinerary is for you if you like to do your hiking in alpine environs. You'll take in the Tongariro Crossing, the Milford Track and much more.
16 days/15 night Journey from Wellington to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 3 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Food & wine, Wildlife & nature
Explore the cities and scenery from Wellington, then down through the South Island. Highlights includes the Cook Straight ferry between Wellington and Picton; the world renowned TranzAlpine scenic train journey and a cruise on the spectacular Milford Sound in Fiordland.
16 days/15 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Motels
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring
Explore the highlights of New Zealand, from Auckland all the way south to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, this tour has something for everyone. You’ll begin your journey with the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. From there you'll travel south enjoying an amazing range of included activities along the way. Highlights of the North Island include snorkelling in the Coromandel Peninsula and a wine tour in the Hawkes Bay. In the south there is plenty of adventure and forays into the pristine South Island wilderness, including visits to three national parks.
16 days/15 night Journey from Christchurch to Auckland
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Motels
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Wildlife & nature
From Christchurch you’ll first travel a loop of the lower South Island, including the iconic attractions of Mt Cook National Park, the alpine ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and the spectacular wilderness of the West Coast. Crossing back to Christchurch on board the TranzAlpine scenic train, you then venture north. Along the way explore the wonderful wildlife of Kaikoura, before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island and the quirky capital city of Wellington. Travel through the central plateau to Rotorua and its bubbling mud pools and unique Maori culture before arriving into Auckland the ‘City of Sails’.
21 days/20 night Journey from Christchurch to Auckland
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Boutique lodges & hotels
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Luxury touring, Wildlife & nature
Visiting the highlights of New Zealand as well as a few hidden gems, this tour includes a great range of activities. You’ll enjoy wildlife tours, scenic flights, glacier adventures, overnight cruises and so much more. In the evenings you’ll relax at our favourite boutique lodges where your hosts will make you feel right at home.
15 days/14 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 4 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Food & wine, The Hobbit & LOTR, Wildlife & nature
Travel from Auckland to Christchurch over 15 days exploring wineries and gourmet food producers as you go. Enjoy guided trips that allow you to see and taste New Zealand's best produce, with plenty of free time to enjoy the wonderful scenery and hospitality. A combination of hotels in great locations and unique boutique properties on the South Island will you with one thought - when can I come back!
15 days/14 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Hotel 4 star
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Food & wine
What a great way to experience New Zealand. Golf courses set among some of the most spectacular scenery with time to really enjoy the North and South Islands.
17 days/16 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Boutique lodges & hotels
Interests: Family touring, Food & wine, Luxury touring
Not only does New Zealand have stunning scenery, superb lodges and hotels but we are also lucky enough to have nearly 400 golf courses.
16 days/15 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown
Prices start from pp (low season, specific configuration)
Accommodation style on this tour suggestion is Motels
Interests: Classic driving tours, Family touring, Food & wine, The Hobbit & LOTR
From the vibrant city of Auckland you’ll travel south to the spectacular mountains and thrilling adventures of Queenstown. Along the way you’ll travel through heartland New Zealand, including the cultural mecca of Rotorua and quirky Wellington City in the North Island. While in the South Island you have opportunities to meet our unique wildlife in Kaikoura and Dunedin and marvel at the magnificent wilderness of Milford Sound.