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A calm coastal rock pool reflects snow-capped mountains under a soft purple and pink sunset sky.
Adventure

Northbound Explorer

Christchurch

Auckland

16 days, 15 nights

Road Trips

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Overview

From Christchurch you’ll first travel a loop of the lower South Island, including the iconic attractions of Mt Cook National Park, the alpine ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and the spectacular wilderness of the West Coast.  Crossing back to Christchurch on board the TranzAlpine scenic train, you then venture north.  Along the way explore the wonderful wildlife of Kaikoura, before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island and the quirky capital city of Wellington. Travel through the central plateau to Rotorua and its bubbling mud pools and unique Maori culture before arriving into Auckland the ‘City of Sails’.

Highlights & inclusions

16 days / 15 nights

Christchurch

Auckland

Motels
Rental car included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
  • Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

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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 Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Modern bedroom with a large bed, white linens, red accents, bedside lamps, and a window with brown curtains.
Bella Vista Christchurch

Highlights of Northbound Explorer

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

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Interislander ferry Kaitaki with a kayaker on the water in front of mountain landscape

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

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