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A scenic landscape view of the historic concrete Edith Cavell Bridge arching over the bright turquoise Shotover River canyon, surrounded by rocky cliffs, green pine trees, and blooming bright yellow broom bushes under a blue sky. Credit: Shutterstock
Wildlife

Classic New Zealand Driving Tour

Queenstown

Auckland

19 days, 18 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,586 pp

Trip overview

Explore the cities and scenery of both the South and North Islands on this extensive 19 day tour.  In the South Island you’ll begin with a few days to enjoy the activities in Queenstown and visit Milford Sound.  You then begin your journey north to your final destination of Auckland City.  Highlights along the way include: West Coast glaciers; the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura; Maori cultural centre, Rotorua; and the relaxing Bay of Islands.

Trip highlights & inclusions

19 days / 18 nights

Queenstown

Auckland

Motels
Rental car included
  • Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
  • Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

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Price pp from

$6,586

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.

Aerial image of Queenstown at dusk with snow-covered mountains and lake in winter. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with king bed, large landscape painting, and white wardrobes. Credit: Scenic Hotel Group
Scenic Suites Queenstown

Trip highlights

Tour bus on winding road through green valley with tall rocky mountains in the background. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

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

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

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

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