Made To Measure Itineraries
Quite often the hardest part of planning your own holiday is knowing where to start!
We're here to help design an itinerary that fits your interests, time frame and travel budget. Following are some samples of classic road trip itineraries to help start the planning process.
From here we can make suggestions to fit your brief ensuring maximum fun with minimum stress when you're out on the road.
We're here to help design an itinerary that fits your interests, time frame and travel budget. Following are some samples of classic road trip itineraries to help start the planning process.
From here we can make suggestions to fit your brief ensuring maximum fun with minimum stress when you're out on the road.
North Island Top Half (11 nights)
Auckland (2) - Waipoua (1) - Bay of Islands (2) Matakana (1) - Coromandel (2) - Rotorua (2) - Taupo (1) - Waitomo Caves / Auckland
This is an ideal summer driving holiday. The Bay of Islands is home to our most significant historic sites as well as having some of our most beautiful beaches. Other highlights include visiting the magical Waitomo Glow worm caves and the the fascinating thermal areas of Rotorua and Taupo.
Auckland (2) - Waipoua (1) - Bay of Islands (2) Matakana (1) - Coromandel (2) - Rotorua (2) - Taupo (1) - Waitomo Caves / Auckland
This is an ideal summer driving holiday. The Bay of Islands is home to our most significant historic sites as well as having some of our most beautiful beaches. Other highlights include visiting the magical Waitomo Glow worm caves and the the fascinating thermal areas of Rotorua and Taupo.
North Island Top to Bottom (11 nights)
Bay of Islands (3) - Auckland (2) - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua (2) - Napier (2) - Wellington (2)
Top to toe touring of the North Island. Experience the wonders of the Bay of Islands many tranquil bays and learn first hand the history of New Zealand with a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. As you make your way back through Auckland / Napier and onto Wellington you'll find some of the best eateries and wine producing areas in the North Island, along side the local attractions that make each city so unique and worthy of a 2 night stay.
Bay of Islands (3) - Auckland (2) - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua (2) - Napier (2) - Wellington (2)
Top to toe touring of the North Island. Experience the wonders of the Bay of Islands many tranquil bays and learn first hand the history of New Zealand with a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. As you make your way back through Auckland / Napier and onto Wellington you'll find some of the best eateries and wine producing areas in the North Island, along side the local attractions that make each city so unique and worthy of a 2 night stay.
South Island Top Half (10 ngts)
Nelson (2) - Blenheim (1) - Awatere Valley (1) - Hanmer Springs (1) - Lake Rotoiti (1) - Blenheim (1) - Kaikoura (1) - Christchurch (2)
This itinerary includes a fascinating 4 day passing through 2 high country stations where you'll get to meet local farmers, visit their homes as well as seeing some spectacular scenery. A great opportunity to meet the locals of the area and experience Kiwi hospitality at its best. Complete your holiday by travelling the East Coast through Kaikoura and onto the garden city of Christchurch.
Nelson (2) - Blenheim (1) - Awatere Valley (1) - Hanmer Springs (1) - Lake Rotoiti (1) - Blenheim (1) - Kaikoura (1) - Christchurch (2)
This itinerary includes a fascinating 4 day passing through 2 high country stations where you'll get to meet local farmers, visit their homes as well as seeing some spectacular scenery. A great opportunity to meet the locals of the area and experience Kiwi hospitality at its best. Complete your holiday by travelling the East Coast through Kaikoura and onto the garden city of Christchurch.
South Island Bottom Half Highlights (10 ngts)
Christchurch (2) - Tekapo (1) - Queenstown (2) - Te Anau (2) - Dunedin (2) - Oamaru (1) - Christchurch
Highlights of the southern south island feature the historic cities of Dunedin and Oamaru. Dunedin is known for its Scottish and Maori heritage and is one of the Southern Hemisphere's best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities. The city sits at the top of a long, picturesque harbour that brims with wild life, including the worlds only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony.
Christchurch (2) - Tekapo (1) - Queenstown (2) - Te Anau (2) - Dunedin (2) - Oamaru (1) - Christchurch
Highlights of the southern south island feature the historic cities of Dunedin and Oamaru. Dunedin is known for its Scottish and Maori heritage and is one of the Southern Hemisphere's best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities. The city sits at the top of a long, picturesque harbour that brims with wild life, including the worlds only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony.
North & South Islands Luxury Lodges (13 ngts)
Bay of Islands (2) - Lake Taupo (2) - Napier (2) - Wellington (1) - Christchurch (2) - Omarama (2) - Queenstown (2)
The best lodge accommodation awaits your visit on this leisurely paced itinerary. Relax and unwind in the most sublime locations as you journey through the country. Landscapes change from the sub tropical north through to the majestic alpine south will keep you captivated from day to day. Exclusive sightseeing options will ensure you have the most incredible memories to take home with you.
Bay of Islands (2) - Lake Taupo (2) - Napier (2) - Wellington (1) - Christchurch (2) - Omarama (2) - Queenstown (2)
The best lodge accommodation awaits your visit on this leisurely paced itinerary. Relax and unwind in the most sublime locations as you journey through the country. Landscapes change from the sub tropical north through to the majestic alpine south will keep you captivated from day to day. Exclusive sightseeing options will ensure you have the most incredible memories to take home with you.
North & South Island Highlights (10 ngts)
Auckland (2) - Rotorua (2) - Christchurch (2) - Lake Tekapo (1) - Queenstown (3)
A great highlights itinerary that ensures you see the key areas in both islands, so if you are short on time but want to experience both islands, this is an ideal option. Direct flights between Rotorua and Christchurch ensure maximum time spent on the ground rather than in transit between destinations.
Auckland (2) - Rotorua (2) - Christchurch (2) - Lake Tekapo (1) - Queenstown (3)
A great highlights itinerary that ensures you see the key areas in both islands, so if you are short on time but want to experience both islands, this is an ideal option. Direct flights between Rotorua and Christchurch ensure maximum time spent on the ground rather than in transit between destinations.
North & South Islands Discovery (15 ngts)
Christchurch (2) - Tranz Apline Train - Hokitika (1) - Franz Joseph (1) - Wanaka (1) - Te Anau (2) - Queenstown (2) Wellington (2) - Rotorua (2) - Auckland (2)
This discovery itinerary covers the major alpine locations of the South Island followed up with the North Islands city highlights and the traditional Maori cultural experiences of Rotorua. The Tranz Alpine train crossing from Christchurch to the West Coast is a magical way to travel and a highlight for all travellers.
Christchurch (2) - Tranz Apline Train - Hokitika (1) - Franz Joseph (1) - Wanaka (1) - Te Anau (2) - Queenstown (2) Wellington (2) - Rotorua (2) - Auckland (2)
This discovery itinerary covers the major alpine locations of the South Island followed up with the North Islands city highlights and the traditional Maori cultural experiences of Rotorua. The Tranz Alpine train crossing from Christchurch to the West Coast is a magical way to travel and a highlight for all travellers.
South Island - Natural Wonders (14 ngts)
Picton for Marlborough Sounds (2) - Able Tasman National Park (2) - Punakaiki (1) - Franz Joseph (2 ) - Wanaka (1) - Te Anau (2) Queenstown (3) - Tekapo (1) - Christchurch
Undoubtedly the first thing that comes to mind when people think of New Zealand is the natural beauty. It's all true! and more so than in the South Island. Being a compact land you don't have to travel far to be dazzled by the next amazing vista. As well as natural wonders, there is also an abundance of wild life to view, some species of which are found nowhere else on earth.
Picton for Marlborough Sounds (2) - Able Tasman National Park (2) - Punakaiki (1) - Franz Joseph (2 ) - Wanaka (1) - Te Anau (2) Queenstown (3) - Tekapo (1) - Christchurch
Undoubtedly the first thing that comes to mind when people think of New Zealand is the natural beauty. It's all true! and more so than in the South Island. Being a compact land you don't have to travel far to be dazzled by the next amazing vista. As well as natural wonders, there is also an abundance of wild life to view, some species of which are found nowhere else on earth.
Ultimate North & South Island Adventure (27 ngts)
Auckland / Bay Of Islands (2) - Auckland (2) Waitomo Caves /Rotorua (2) - Taupo - Napier (2) - Tongariro National Park (1) - Wellington (2) - Blenheim (2) - Nelson (2) - Kaikoura (1) - Christchurch (2) - Lake Tekapo (1) - Wanaka (1) - Te Anau (2) - Queenstown (2) - Dunedin (2) - Oamaru (1) - Christchurch
If time is on your side then you will enjoy the relaxed pace of this full itinerary. Starting in the north the picture perfect Bay of Islands is a relaxing introduction to New Zealand. The geothermal centre of the North Island is other worldly, fascinating and never ceases to amaze. As you move to the South Island the landscape changes again from lush national parks and micro climates at the top of the island through to the alpine wonders of the more southerly centres. Natural wonders, incredible vistas, and very proud locals will feature heavily as you travel through.
Auckland / Bay Of Islands (2) - Auckland (2) Waitomo Caves /Rotorua (2) - Taupo - Napier (2) - Tongariro National Park (1) - Wellington (2) - Blenheim (2) - Nelson (2) - Kaikoura (1) - Christchurch (2) - Lake Tekapo (1) - Wanaka (1) - Te Anau (2) - Queenstown (2) - Dunedin (2) - Oamaru (1) - Christchurch
If time is on your side then you will enjoy the relaxed pace of this full itinerary. Starting in the north the picture perfect Bay of Islands is a relaxing introduction to New Zealand. The geothermal centre of the North Island is other worldly, fascinating and never ceases to amaze. As you move to the South Island the landscape changes again from lush national parks and micro climates at the top of the island through to the alpine wonders of the more southerly centres. Natural wonders, incredible vistas, and very proud locals will feature heavily as you travel through.