The picture-perfect beauty and natural charm of New Zealand is ubiquitous, although both the major islands, the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand have their unique allure. The beautiful North Island features splendid beaches, lavish forests, mystical volcanoes and thermal activity distinctive to the country. It also gives you an opportunity to get introduced to the compelling Maori Culture, where you can learn how to do hongi, or the traditional Maori greeting. South Island, on the other hand, has the majestic Southern Alps running down its spine. The South Island highlights magnificent mountains, glorious glaciers, pristine lakes, rich forests, and fjords.
New Zealand is blessed with immaculate natural beauty, with picturesque scenery all around and its blissful scanty population make it a pleasure to drive. This diligently designed self-drive itinerary includes all the best tourist spots that would make your New Zealand holiday a holiday of a life time. Explore Waitomo, a village in the North Island, famous for its glow worm caves and underground black water rafting. Visit Matamata, the famed Hobbit and ‘Lord Of The Rings’ movie set. See the highest volcano in Auckland and a beautiful hill top at the Mt. Eden Hill. Drive along the lovely coastal road along the harbor town of Auckland. Pay your respects to the Māori protestors at the historic land od Bastion Point. See the wondrous meeting of Tasman Sea with the mighty Pacific at Cape Reinga. Get the thrill and pleasure of driving on the shore on the 90 Miles Beach Road. Get a taste of city life by visiting the fames gardens of Hamilton. Also see the famous local arts and crafts. Welcome to the South Island of New Zealand as you enter the Abel Tasman National Park. Do not miss the popular Abel Tasman Coastal Track. While admiring the wilderness at the Tongariro National Park, take the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Trail to see the beautiful Emerald Lakes and boiling mud pools. Witness nature’s wonder at Punakaiki, where massive rocks resemble pancakes piled up on each other. The fascinating small town of Hokitika can keep you intrigued with its history and lore. Scenic Southern Alps, ravishing forest with waterfalls, drive through Haast Pass is one of the most beauteous drives in the world. Revel in outdoor fun like water sports, climbing and skiing at lake Wanaka. Visit the pristine Arrow river and the historic gold-rush town, Arrowtown. Enjoy driving on New Zealand’s highest main road at the Crown Range. Spot fur seals, dolphins and penguins at the mesmerizingly beautiful Milford Sound. Visit lake Te Anau and the picturesque town of Te Anau famous for glowworm caves and underground waterfalls. Lake Pukaki, so picture perfect that most photos would seem like they’ve been photoshopped or color enhanced. Cross valleys and rivers through Lindis Pass. Beautifully nestled in the heart of Southern Alps, the Mt. Cook National Park, a wonderful place for walking, hiking even climbing. A massive piece of green, velvety plain land, Canterbury Plains, is famous for hot air ballooning. Lake Tekapo, known for its star gazing, is dazzling by the night and spectacular by the day. Visit the historic Church of Good Shepherd by Lake Tekapo. Enjoy sea-food and get a chance to get u and close with marine life at Kaikoura.
Pack your bags, there’s so much waiting to be explored at New Zealand.
Once you arrive at Auckland Airport, you will feel the rush and peaceful vibe as Auckland is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. Your will collect rental car from the Airport and proceed to Hotel.
Overnight stay in Auckland hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Today you leave for City Tour of Auckland that includes One Tree Hill, Mt. Eden Hill, Tamaki Drive, Bastion Point and Kelly Tarltons Sea life Aquarium where you get to witness sails, in house collection of penguins along with sharks and lots of other rare sea creatures. Later on, you drive to the Bay of Island and arrive in Paihia where your overnight stay lies.
Overnight stay in Paihia hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
A trip to Cape Reinga and Ninety Miles Beach with on the way visit to Kauri Museum. At the Light house in Cape Reinga at the toppest point of the NZ where you can see meeting points of Pacific and Tasman oceans with both the oceans having different colors of water. On your return journey enjoy driving right on the beach and also playing to the fullest at Te Paki Stream Sand Dunes.
Overnight stay in Paihia hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Followed by your breakfast, check out from the Hotel and you leave to Paihia wharf where you board a cruise for arguably the most fascinating part of New Zealand-The hole in the rock in the middle of an ocean! Yes, you just heard that right, there is a big hole in the rock amidst the ocean and if the weather is good enough-the cruise will automatically sail through. Return to Paihia wharf hotel, freshen up and move to Auckland hotel where your overnight stay lies.
Overnight stay in Auckland hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Post breakfast we start for Rotorua. It is a geothermal city of New Zealand which is exceptional and extraordinary in the Planet. On the way you visit Waitomo caves which includes the boat ride in dark caves of Glowworms. Then we leave for Hobbiton Movie set to experience beautiful rolling hills and lush pastures of shire as highlighted in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit trilogies. After arrival in Rotorua we check in at the Hotel and rest of the evening is at Leisure, hence you have an option to visit and indulge yourself at Rotorua lake.
Overnight stay in Rotorua hotel.
Breakfast the Hotel
Leave for a trip to the Wai O Tapu thermal wonderland where you witness NZ’s most magical geothermal elements made by centuries of Volcanic activities. Wai O Tapu is definitely a must visit and its really fun! Followed by that there is 4WD Buggy ride which is another exciting activity as you learn the culture of Maori history of Rotorua’s sacred spirit mountain, while also experience the stunning sceneries and surroundings. You will also surpass through the century old logging and farm trails which will make you feel as if you are in some movie. The last but not the least you enter the divine world of Polynesian spa- a world famous and world class lake spa giving you the best relaxation activities and spas.
Overnight stay in Hotel near Wai O Tapu
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Drive to Taupo, home of New Zealand’s biggest lake and the grand Huka Falls. Spend a bit of time to discover Taupo and the lake before you drive across the edge of Lake Taupo and to the Tongariro National Park.
Overnight stay in Tongariro National Park hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Today is at leisure to explore the Tongariro National Park and the many walking tracks in the area, including the world-famous Tongariro Crossing. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is a tramping track in New Zealand, and is among the most popular day hikes in the country. The trek for Tongariro Alpine Crossing is of 19 km and will take at least 5-8-hour walking time depending on your pace, weather conditions and how often you stop for breaks and sightseeing’s.
Overnight stay in Tongariro National Park hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Today you have day of long travelling to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand.
Overnight stay in Wellington hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Pack your bag and get ready to leave for Nelson getting Interislander ferry to Picton. Arrive at the hotel, check-in and freshen up as you get ready to visit the renowned World of Wearable Art and Cars museum which has some of the most rare and unique collections. Some of the all-time classic cars are on display.
Overnight stay in Nelson hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
You leave for full day Walk and Kayak trip to the Abel Tasman National Park. Join a Cruise starting from Kaiteriteri to the Tonga Quarry, discover Onetahuti beach and then move to south over the Headland to the Bark Bay. Join your Kayak guide for your afternoon Kayak tour via the seal colony on pinnacle island to Anchorage.
Overnight stay in Nelson hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
You leave for Punakaiki via Westport. Immediately after check in at the Hotel Leave to see enchanting Pancake Rocks. The Pancake rocks are a highly eroded limestone area where the sea bursts through many vertical blow holes throughout high tides.
Overnight stay in Punakaiki hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Today you get ready to leave for the breath-taking Glacier city. Hokitika and Arthura pass also come via the journey wherein you can buy New Zealand native jade stone and ornaments from Jade Shop and Glass Blower shop in Hokitika. Followed by that, you reach FRANZ Josef where you overnight stay lies in romantic chilly atmosphere.
Overnight stay in Franz Josef hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Pack your bag and leave for Wanaka via World Heritage area of Haast pass. Once you reach Wanaka you also get to relax and spend a good amount of time at Lake Wanaka and witness the majestic beauty yourself.
Overnight stay in Wanaka hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Today you will leave for one of the most stunning and wonderful places on the planet-The Queenstown.
Visit arrow town on the way which has a rich mining history also have a Wine Tasting session at Gibbston Valley Winery. Check in to the hotel. Followed by that, you get ready for the breath-taking Skyline Gondola giving panoramic views of the Queenstown during sunset. Chill out at Australasia’s largest and greatest Ice Bar, the Below Zero Bar and to build the same more than 35 tons of crystal-clear ice was used.
Overnight stay in Queenstown hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Leave for a trip to the Milford Sound which includes a road trip on edge to edge adventurous roads with amazing scenery. Afternoon time you will spent at Milford Sound Cruise – a cherry on the cake after an amazing journey of Milford Road.
Overnight stay in Queenstown hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Today are the most exciting activities lined up in this New Zealand travel plan.
A thrilling and exciting world’s fastest shot over jetboat ride which will increase your heart beats while also explore the mining history of Queenstown in your ride. Once you get back to town, freshen up and get ready for a unique party at the Zero BAR as you gorge on to your favorite drinks in completely icy surroundings. Then comes the romantic part of the day as you head towards Onsen for a candlelight spa package which comes equipped with a private pool room enchanted by Japanese candles with the southern sky above your head and crystal-clear river flowing below you. It’s an out of the world luxurious experience which will truly make your day memorable.
Overnight stay In Queenstown hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
You get ready for a visit to the Aaroaki Mt. Cook- which is NZ’s highest mountain which comes via Lindis Pass and the supremely beautiful Lake Pukaki. There might be a stopover at the Pukaki Lookout Point to get some stunning pictures of the surroundings and the Mount Cook backdrop. Followed by that you enter the Mount Cook Village which is small, cute, warm and friendly. We will first check in at the Hotel and later start with the visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine center and at night experience the magical stargazing in the best dark sky reserves in the world.
Overnight stay in Mt Cook hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Leave for Christchurch which is hailed as the Garden City of New Zealand.
On your journey to Christchurch you will come across a scenic view of Canterbury plains and Lake Tekapo. On the way you also get to visit the world-renowned church of Good Shepherd and walk on the shores of Lake Tekapo. After check in at the Christchurch Hotel you freshen up and get ready for Panoramic City Tour of Christchurch that includes Hagley Park, Card Board Cathedral, inner city buildings and Container mall.
Overnight stay in Christchurch hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Even though this will be your last day but we will ensure it stays a thrilling and a memorable one as you get to see the gigantic sperm whales at the scenic Kaikoura. Apart from whales you can also see wild seals, dusky dolphins the wandering albatross, humpback whales, pilot whales, the friendly blue whales,
Depending on the season, you might also get lucky to watch the southern right whales. You can also witness the world’s biggest whale called Orca/Killer whale which is actually a dolphin while there is also the rarest and smallest whale hector! After an exciting day, you get ready to pack your bags as you have to check-out the next day for your home country after spending memorable time in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
Overnight stay in Christchurch hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.
You get ready from Hotel to the Airport for your journey back home taking along some great memories.
| City | Hotel or Similar | No of Nights |
| Auckland | Copthorne Auckland City*** | 1 |
| Paihia | Bounty Motel*** | 2 |
| Auckland | Copthorne Auckland City*** | 1 |
| Rotorua | Ibis*** | 1 |
| Wai O Tapu | Blue Lake Top 10 Holidays Park*** | 1 |
| Tongariro National Park | Chateau Tongariro Hotel*** | 2 |
| Wellington | Ibis*** | 1 |
| Nelson | Grand Mercure*** | 2 |
| Punakaiki | Punakaiki Resort*** | 1 |
| Franz Josef | Heartland Fox Glacier*** | 1 |
| Wanaka | Edgewater*** | 1 |
| Queenstown | Heartland Queenstown*** | 3 |
| Mt Cook | Hermitage Hotel*** | 1 |
| Christchurch | Ashley Christchurch*** | 2 |
