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Walker looking at the pink sky sunset at Milford Sound
Adventure

New Zealand Bucket List Road Trip

Auckland

Christchurch

23 days, 22 nights

Road Trips

From: $10,805 pp

Overview

This bucket list tour travels from the Te Ika-a-Māui / North Island to the Te Waipounamu / South Island, offering a diverse range of landscapes and experiences. Highlights include a visit to Hobbiton, an overnight stay at a castle, a day cruise on Milford Sound, a glacier helihike, and a scenic rail journey. The route offers time to appreciate the unique cultural experiences and must-do adventure activities across Aotearoa. 

Highlights & inclusions

23 days / 22 nights
22 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
  • All Blacks Experience
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

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Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

You will be met at the Auckland airport by the driver and transferred to your Auckland accommodation.

People watching a large screen of rugby players lined up on a field in a stadium setting.

Accommodation

Night view of modern hotel entrance with illuminated SkyCity Grand Hotel sign and revolving door
SkyCity Grand Hotel

Highlights of New Zealand Bucket List Road Trip

People watching a large screen of rugby players lined up on a field in a stadium setting.

All Blacks Experience

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky.

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Hobbit hole with a green round door, surrounded by flowers and a wooden bench outside.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting.

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Ferry named Kaitaki sailing through a bay with cliffs and green hills in the background.

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with Premium Plus Lounge

Two people ziplining over green hills with blue sky and coastline in the background.

Zipline & Native Forest Tour with EcoZip Kaikōura

Two cocktails with lemon and mint garnishes and a wooden board holding five small beer glasses with a tasting menu.

Kai Bites Share with Amiki Cultural Food Tours - Includes Lunch

Ornate dining room with long table, chandelier, red walls, paintings, and classic furnishings.

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Penguin standing on rocky shore with water and seaweed around.

Penguin Conservation Reserve Tour

Ornate dining room with long table, chandelier, red walls, paintings, and classic furnishings.

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

A white cruise boat sails on calm fjord water with towering green mountains and snow-capped peaks in the background.

Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau including lunch

Red Shotover Jet boat speeding on river with passengers wearing life jackets amidst rocky shore and trees.

Shotover Jet Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Group of people ice trekking with guide on Franz Josef Glacier snowy and icy terrain.

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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