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Featured ItineraryNelson to Dunedin via Queenstown and Milford Sound
New Zealand Itineraries
The secret has been out for quite some time now: New Zealand is one of the most beautiful travel destinations on the planet. But what’s not as widely known is that this is a country of small towns, winding roads and hidden gems. It’s easy to pass up incredible sights and experiences just because they’re not immediately evident. That’s why we’ve put together a selection of NZ road trip itineraries. Get the most out of your time in this picture perfect country with guides that include both major attractions and secret delights. From the crystal clear fiords and soaring peaks of the South Island to the cosmopolitan coastal cities and lush green fields of the North Island, these itineraries allow you to really enjoy the freedom that an NZ campervan rental can afford. Get inspired, make a plan and hit the road - adventure is right around the corner.
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New Zealand DollarNumber of itineraries: 16
Queenstown to Nelson: A West Coast Odyssey
Queenstown to Nelson
View itineraryDistance
843 kmEst Driving Time
11-19 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Wanaka Ski Fields
- Cinema Paradiso
- Haast Wildlife
- Fiordland Crested Penguins
- Fox Glacier
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Ice Caves
- Hot Pools
Auckland to Nelson: Sails, Sulphur and World Class Wine
Auckland to Nelson
View itineraryDistance
899 kmEst Driving Time
12-25 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- West Auckland Wineries
- Hobbiton
- Hell's Gate
- Skyline Rotorua
- DeBretts Hot Pools
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Bulls
- Waikanae Beach
Queenstown to Kaikoura via Tekapo: Stargazing and Whale Watching
Queenstown to Kaikoura
View itineraryDistance
664 kmEst Driving Time
8-15 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Cromwell Gold Panning
- Twizel OneRing Tours
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Mount John University Observatory
- Tekapo Springs
- The Avon River
- Waipara Vineyards
- Kaikoura Whale Watching
Christchurch to Invercargill Round Trip
Christchurch to Christchurch
View itineraryDistance
1276 kmEst Driving Time
12-24 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Mount John University Observatory
- Tekapo Springs
- Nevis Bungy
- Queenstown Ice Bars
- Kiwi Birdlife Park
Nelson to Christchurch: a Round Trip Journey
Nelson to Nelson
View itineraryDistance
857 kmEst Driving Time
8-14 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Murchison Jetboating
- Hanmer Springs Ski Area
- Thermal Pools
- Waipara Wineries
- The Avon River
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Orana Wildlife Park
Queenstown to Greymouth: a Taste of Paradise
Queenstown to Greymouth
View itineraryDistance
523 kmEst Driving Time
5-12 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Queenstown Ice Bars
- Cinema Paradiso
- Haast Wildlife
- Fiordland Crested Penguins
- Fox Glacier
- Franz Josef Glacier
- White Heron Sanctuary Tour
- Monteith's Brewery Tour
Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef: From Ice Bar to Icefield
Queenstown to Christchurch
View itineraryDistance
729 kmEst Driving Time
8-14 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Wanaka Ski Fields
- Cinema Paradiso
- Haast Wildlife
- Fiordland Crested Penguins
- Fox Glacier
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hot Pools
- Ice Caves
Nelson to Dunedin via Queenstown and Milford Sound
Nelson to Dunedin
View itineraryDistance
1610 kmEst Driving Time
10-20 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Murchison Jetboating
- Westport Caving
- Pancake Rocks
- Glow-worm Dell
- Glacial Ice Caves
- Cardrona Ski Field
- Cinema Paradiso
Auckland to Christchurch: A Taste of Both Islands
Auckland to Christchurch
View itineraryDistance
1153 kmEst Driving Time
12-25 daysRoad Trip Highlights
- Auckland CBD
- Waikato River
- Hamilton Gardens
- Raglan
- Waitomo Caves
- Mount Taranaki
- Whanganui River
- Kapiti Coast