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Old castle with garden and blue skies
Wildlife

The Ultimate North-South Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

30 days, 29 nights

Road Trips

From: $8,732 pp

Overview

This extensive itinerary covers New Zealand’s North and South Islands in remarkable depth. From iconic destinations like the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Queenstown, and Milford Sound to hidden gems such as the Coromandel, Hawke's Bay, and Abel Tasman National Park, this tour offers a perfect blend of major attractions and off-the-beaten-path locations. Experience diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, unique wildlife, and breathtaking scenery, ensuring something for every traveller.

Highlights & inclusions

30 days / 29 nights
2 lunches

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
  • Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour
  • Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

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Price pp from

$8,732

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.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky.
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Highlights of The Ultimate North-South Tour

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

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Hands polishing a green jade piece with a swirl pattern using a wet grinding machine.

Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

Ferry sailing in harbor with city and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky.

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

An image to represent the Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film

Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above.

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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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