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Multiple sailboats anchored in a bright blue bay with lush green hills and a sandy beach in the distance.
Beaches & Islands

Northbounder

Christchurch

Auckland

14 days, 13 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Beginning in Christchurch, this itinerary tracks north through the marine sanctuary of Kaikōura to the golden shores of Abel Tasman. After a scenic voyage across the Cook Strait, you will arrive in Wellington for a day of independent exploration, perfectly balancing the rugged landscapes of the South Island with the refined urban culture of our capital city.

The journey continues through the geothermal heart of Rotorua before heading to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands, a maritime paradise steeped in history. Finishing in Auckland, this route provides the essential logistics and premier locations of a classic New Zealand tour.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Trip highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights

Christchurch

Auckland

Motels
Rental car included
  • Christchurch Combo Pass - Tram and Punting
  • Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington
  • Te Papa General Admission

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  • 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. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Modern glass facade hotel building illuminated at night with trees and parked cars nearby. Credit: Quest on Cambridge
Quest on Cambridge

Activities

Trip highlights

A vintage blue and cream heritage tram, numbered 1888, travels along its tracks in a modern Christchurch pedestrian mall, with large glass-fronted retail stores like Hallenstein Brothers in the background. Credit: Christchurch Tramway

Christchurch Combo Pass - Tram and Punting

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

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

People gathered around a large display tank showing a preserved giant squid in a museum. Credit: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Te Papa General Admission

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky. Credit: Explore Ltd

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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