Classic Self Drive and Coach Touring Holidays
Explore New Zealand & Australia with these popular itineraries
Enjoy one of Pure Journey's classic self-drive of coach touring routes around New Zealand or Australia. These holiday tours ensure you get to see and experience some of Australasia's best scenery and attractions. Choose to visit both countries or just one. Australia is a vast country and although New Zealand is much smaller there are tricky roads and endless bush to contend with so knowing the right place to stop can be half the challenge. Our team of travel specialists will guide you through the selection process, making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your perfect vacation.
New Zealand hosts stunning lakes, mountains, geothermal activity, and glaciers while Australia showcases golden sandy beaches, aquatic wonders rainforests, and the contrasting red deserts. Both countries are home to incredible native wildlife and offer cultural experiences and adventure that every generation can enjoy.
- 10 days/9 night Journey from Wellington to Wellington
- Prices start from NZD$1,897pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels - premium
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Starting and finishing in Wellington explore Napier, Rotorua, Auckland Waitomo and Tongariro National Park on this circular North Island route.
- 10 days/9 night Journey from Auckland to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$4,662pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Boutique lodges & hotels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Starting with a relaxing break on Waiheke Island, you'll explore the boutique wineries on this balmy haven. You then journey south for a Coromandel Wilderness Adventure, Maori culture in Rotorua and the majestic mountains of Tongariro National Park as you hike the renowned Tongariro Crossing.
- 10 days/9 night Journey from Auckland to Wellington
- Prices start from NZD$2,962pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Spend 10 days in Middle Earth. This itinerary takes you to Mt Doom, Mordor, Hobbiton, and the Weta Cave...
- 10 days/9 night Journey from Wellington to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$2,104pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Starting in Wellington explore Napier, Rotorua, Auckland and the Bay of Islands.
- 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Wellington
- Prices start from NZD$5,494pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Boutique lodges & hotels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Take 14 days to explore the North Island. This itinerary covers the premier locations at a pace you will enjoy. Time to relax with the 'must see' activities taken care of. Stay in a superb selection of 5 star hotels, luxury and boutique lodges.
- 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Wellington
- Prices start from NZD$5,688pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Boutique lodges & hotels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Take 14 days to explore the North Island. This itinerary covers the premier locations at a pace you will enjoy. Time to relax with the 'must see' activities taken care of. Stay in a superb selection of 5 star hotels, luxury and boutique lodges.
- 11 days/10 night Journey from Auckland to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$2,525pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Explore the North Island's major visitor cities. After a day trip to beautiful Waiheke Island, travel south from Auckland via Rotorua and on to the art deco city of Napier. Then continue south for a night in picturesque Martinborough before you enjoy two nights in our vibrant capital Wellington. Take in the amazing scenery of the central North island returning to Auckland on board the Northern Explorer scenic train. This is a great value tour with plenty of time to explore the regions at your own pace.
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Visit New Zealand or Australia.