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.Â
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$2,181pp (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 Wellington to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$2,351pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Starting in Wellington explore Napier, Rotorua, Auckland and the Bay of Islands.
- 10 days/9 night Journey from Wellington to Christchurch
- Prices start from NZD$3,221pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- NZ South Island Self Drive
From the North Island you’ll cruise across the Cook Strait, passing through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds to Picton. From here you’ll journey south for an exploration of mountains, glaciers and coastlines that are home to a range of marine wildlife. Highlights of this tour include, Mt. Cook National Park, the spectacular West Coast and the grand finale which takes you across the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.
- 16 days/15 night Journey from Wellington to Christchurch
- Prices start from NZD$4,191pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 3 star
- NZ Nationwide Self Drive
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.
- 11 days/10 night Journey from Wellington to Christchurch
- Prices start from NZD$7,039pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Hotel 4 star
- Small Group Tour Escorted
The tour starts in New Zealand's quirky little capital. Home of New Zealand's parliament, "The Beehive" this harbour capital is compact and full of little treasures. After bringing in the New Year, journey down through the South Island for the rest of your tour. Experience a wine and cheese tasting in Blenheim, possibly spot a seal or whale in Kaikoura, unearth the mysteries of Larnach Castle, and enjoy a multitude of adventure in Queenstown before winding your way back up to Christchurch via the wild west coast.
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