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$2,345pp (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$2,536pp (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 Auckland to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$5,756pp (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'll 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$4,115pp (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...
- 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Wellington
- Prices start from NZD$7,415pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Boutique Lodges & Hotels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
We have picked the best locations and attractions in the North Island and left you time to explore on your own and rest up at boutique luxury accommodations every night.
- 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Wellington
- Prices start from NZD$7,415pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Boutique Lodges & Hotels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
North Islands must-see attractions and have enough time for you to find your own favourites with outstanding accommodation, spoil yourself.
- 11 days/10 night Journey from Auckland to Auckland
- Prices start from NZD$3,174pp (low season, specific configuration)
- Motels
- NZ North Island Self Drive
Explore the North Islands' major cities including Martinborough with the spectacular Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Wellington back to Auckland.
Inspiration?
Visit New Zealand or Australia.