Bespoke Road Trip (rental car included)
Price from 2.850 EUR per person (based on 2 travelers)
Experience the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, from the glacial valleys and lakes of the South Island to the volcanic regions and geysers of the North Island. This trip combines the freedom of independent exploration with the comfort of carefully selected hotels, while also offering opportunities to connect with local culture and nature.
Day 1: Christchurch
- Arrival in Christchurch and rental car pickup
- Check-in at the hotel
- Walks through city parks and the botanical garden
- Overnight stay: Christchurch I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 2: Christchurch – Twizel
- Drive through Canterbury and Burke Pass to Mackenzie Country
- Stop at Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki with views of Mount Cook
- Overnight stay: Twizel I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 3: Twizel – Te Anau – Fiordland National Park
- Travel via Lindis Pass and along the Kawarau River towards Lake Wakatipu
- Arrival in Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
- Overnight stay: Te Anau I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 4: Te Anau – Queenstown
- Optional excursion to Fiordland National Park or Milford Sound
- Afternoon drive along Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
- Overnight stay: Queenstown I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 5: Queenstown
- Free day for activities of choice: boat rides, gondola, walks, winery visits
- Overnight stay: Queenstown I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 6: Queenstown – Fox Glacier
- Visit Arrowtown and the Gibbston wine region
- Arrival in Westland National Park area to see Fox or Franz Josef Glacier
- Overnight stay: Fox Glacier I Hotel + breakfast
Day 7: Fox Glacier – Greymouth
- Drive along the West Coast with a visit to Hokitika
- Overnight stay: Greymouth I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 8: Greymouth – Nelson
- Scenic drive through Paparoa National Park
- Visit Pancake Rocks
- Overnight stay: Nelson I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 9: Nelson – Wellington – Across Cook Strait
- Drive through Marlborough wine region to Picton
- Ferry crossing over Cook Strait to Wellington
- Overnight stay: Wellington I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 10: Wellington – Tongariro National Park
- Drive along the western coast of the North Island to Tongariro National Park
- Overnight stay: Tongariro National Park I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 11: Tongariro National Park
- Free day for shorter hikes or the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Overnight stay: Tongariro National Park I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 12: Tongariro – Rotorua
- Travel north via Lake Taupo
- Visit Kiwi Hatchery Tour and Te Puia geothermal area
- Overnight stay: RotoruaI Hotel + Breakfast
Day 13: Rotorua – Auckland
- Stop at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Continue to Auckland
- Overnight stay: Auckland I Hotel + Breakfast
Day 14: Auckland
- Return rental car at the airport and end return flight home
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Round-trip flights
- Airport taxes
- 13 overnight stays in 3*- 4* hotels (with breakfast)
- Rental car
- Picton – Wellington ferry (vehicle + passengers)
- Travel organization
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Fuel, tolls, parking fees
- Local guides and entrance fees
- Optional excursions and activities
- Meals (except breakfast), tips
- Travel insurance
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AND CUSTOMIZATION:
- Option to extend stay
- Option of higher accommodation category
- Customization of the itinerary according to personal preferences
NOTE: The itinerary is a suggestion and can be adapted to your personal preferences and travel pace. All suggested excursions and activities are optional, not included in the price and can be done independently or through local providers.
