For ideas and inspiration, take a look at these examples of suggested self-drive itineraries. These are based on the number of days you plan to be in New Zealand.
6 day self drive. Includes The Kauri Museum, Waipoua Forest, Paihia & Bay of Islands, The Poor Knights Islands, Cape Reinga, Waitangi Museum.
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10 Day self drive. Includes Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Fiordland, Queenstown, Milford Sound.
11 day self drive. Includes The West Coast, Dunedin, The Otago Peninsula, Yellow Eyed Penguins, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch.
11 Day North Island self drive. Includes Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, The Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay Vineyards, Rotorua.
12 day self drive. Includes Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Tongariro Crossing, Wellington, Blenheim, Marlborough Wines, Queen Charlotte Drive, Abel Tasman National Park.
12 day self drive. Includes Auckland, Waitomo Caves, The Tongariro Crossing, Wellington, Weta Studios, Dunedin, Yellow Eyed Penguins, Queenstown, Milford Sound.
13 day self drive. Includes Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Central Otago wine regions, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown, Fiordland
14 Day self drive itinerary. Auckland, The World Heritage Park Tongariro, Wellington, Queenstown, Milford Sound, the South Island West Coast
Includes the cities of New Plymouth, Auckland, Rotorua and Wellington. Travels via scenic roadways with options to visit Hobbiton, Tongariro National Park and exciting Queenstown.
15 day self drive itinerary. Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Hawkes Bay Vineyards, Wellington, Queenstown, Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Region, Hooker Valley Walk, Christchurch.
New Zealand has established an international reputation for the beautiful settings and the quality of their luxury lodges; some of the best in the North & South island are featured in this itinerary.
16 day self drive itinerary. Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, The Buller Gorge, Abel Tasman National Park.
A 17 day self drive itinerary. Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Hawkes Bay Vineyards, Wellington, Dunedin, Yellow Eyed Penguins, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch
18 day self drive itinerary. Auckland, West Coast Trails, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Queenstown, Milford Sound, The Southern Alps, Hooker Valley Trail, Christchurch.
A vacation itinerary that will appeal to art lovers of every kind. Includes visits to some stunning galleries, studios and sculpture parks. And of course including some of the most beautiful scenery.
21 day self drive. Includes Auckland, The Coromandel Peninsula, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Napier, Wellington, Yellow Eyed Penguins, Queenstown, The West Coast, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch.
25 day self drive. Includes Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Otago, Catlins, Stewart Is, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Queen Charlotte Drive, Abel Tasman Park
28 day self drive. Auckland, The Coromandel, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo, Tongariro, Wellington, Dunedin, Stewart Is. Queenstown, Southern Alps, Punakaiki, The Buller Gorge, Abel Tasman National Park.
If none of these itineraries suit you, we'll work with you to create your very own unique self-drive vacation.
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