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suggested itineraries for new zealand

We have put together a collection of New Zealand suggested itineraries for those wanting a self-drive holiday. Please see below for a variety of lengths and departure points, that should suit most travelers. Remember, you can easily extend your itinerary, by adding an extra day or so in each of your stops.

Travel Online can book your accommodation for you or alternatively you can take to the road in a Britz or Maui campervan or motorhome and explore at your own pace. For more information on vehicle rental and driving in New Zealand, please click here.

north island itineraries

5 day thermal explorer
Auckland - Rotorua - Taupo - Waitomo - Auckland
Experience Maori culture, and the hub of New Zealand's geothermal activity, with bubbling mud pools, exploding geysers, and hot springs.

7 day northern experience
Auckland - Whitianga - Tauranga - Rotorua - Taupo - Napier - Wellington
See gorgeous beaches, experience Maori culture, Rotorua's infamous geothermal activity, boutique wineries, art deco architecture, and Te Papa museum of New Zealand.

10 day best of the north
Wellington - Napier - Rotorua - Tauranga - Coromandel - Auckland - Paihia - Whangarei - Auckland
Experience the best of the North Island, including boutique wineries, hot pools & geysers, beautiful beaches and islands, lush bush, swimming with the dolphins and an insight into the New Zealand culture.
south island itineraries

5 day alpine explorer
Christchurch - Glaciers - Wanaka - Mt Cook - Christchurch
Experience the Alpine delights of the South Island, including Arthurs Pass, stunning lakes and glaciers, and the mighty presence of New Zealand's tallest mountain range.

8 day southern experience
Christchurch - Greymouth - Glaciers - Wanaka - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Dunedin - Christchurch
See stunning lakes and glaciers, try some extreme adventure, take a leisurely cruise amongst world heritage listed scenery, and take in some New Zealand history.

10 day southern spectacular
Christchurch - Dunedin - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Wanaka - Glaciers - Greymouth - Nelson - Blenheim - Christchurch
Experience the best of the South Island, including New Zealand's English and Scottish ancestry, breathtaking lakes and glaciers, panning for gold, adrenalin pumping adventures, beautiful national parks, whale watching and boutique wineries.
all of new zealand itineraries

10 day taste of new zealand
Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua - Taupo - Wellington - Greymouth - Glaciers - Wanaka - Mt Cook - Christchurch
For those who have limited time, but still want to experience both islands this is a great option. Includes the chance to experience the fascinating geothermal wonders of Rotorua, Maori and New Zealand culture, stunning lakes and glaciers, panning for gold, and the mighty presence of New Zealand's tallest mountain range.

14 day new zealand highlights
Wellington - Napier - Rotorua - Taupo - Coromandel - Auckland - Paihia - Whangarei - Auckland - Christchurch - Greymouth - Glaciers - Wanaka - Queenstown
These unique highlights include boutique wineries, the fascinating geothermal wonders of Rotorua, Maori and New Zealand culture, beautiful beaches and islands, stunning glaciers and lakes, swim with dolphins, and the adrenalin capital of Queenstown.

21 day new zealand discovery
Auckland - Coromandel - Tauranga - Rotorua - Gisborne - Napier - Wellington - New Plymouth - Waitomo Caves - Auckland - Dunedin - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Queenstown - Wanaka - Glaciers - Greymouth - Nelson - Blenheim - Christchurch
For those who have time to discover the real New Zealand. Includes the chance to experience beautiful beaches and islands, exploding geysers, bubbling mud pools and relaxing hot springs, Maori and New Zealand culture, art deco architecture, boutique wineries, city nightlife, stunning lakes and glaciers, panning for gold, extreme adventure, and even whale watching.