Experience 14 Days Auckland to Wellington Luxury Vacation Package

After arriving in Auckland, collect your rental vehicle and take a short drive into Auckland city. Enjoy a free day to explore downtown Auckland sights which include world-class restaurants, great shopping and the beautiful viaduct harbour.

Experience a panoramic view of the city from the Sky Tower and Mount Eden or wander through the lawns and gardens of The Domain. Here, take time to visit the War Memorial Museum. And, for the plant lovers, the winter garden houses exotic plants. Or take a drive out to one of West Auckland’s rugged beaches, the choice is yours.

After collecting your rental car from downtown Auckland, you’ll set off towards the Waikato region. Visit the world famous Waitomo Glow Worm caves optional before driving through lush farm lands to Rotorua where you’ll spend the night.

Today, you spend a leisurely day in Rotorua. Experience a Maori welcome and cultural performance at Te Puia. After the performance experience a guided tour of Te Puia’s geothermal mud pools and geysers.

Today’s drive takes you through central North Island through the tussock covered highlands to Wellington. Stop to marvel at the sheer power of Huka Falls. Then, drive along the Eastern shore of Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Experience the wide open spaces of the Desert Road, across the central plateau and past Mt Ruapehu. Finally, you’ll journey along the Kapiti coast and into Wellington city.

Try out Wellington’s excellent cafe’s and restaurants. Take a stroll along Oriental bay or to the peak of Mt Victoria for 360 degree views. Visit the museum at Te Papa and take a ride on the cable car to the botanic gardens. With everything within close walking distance there is so much on your doorstep to explore!

Cruise across Cook Strait with your car on the Interislander ferry. Travelling through the along the Marlborough Sounds you arrive in Picton. From there its is a short drive to Blenheim for a night halt.

Following the Eastern coastline you’ll arrive in Kaikoura for a Whale Watching cruise before lunch. Stop to see the Kaikoura seal colony before making your way to Christchurch for the evening.

Enjoy a free day to explore Christchurch city at your leisure. Enjoy a walk along the Avon River, visit the botanic gardens and art gallery or simply soak up the local atmosphere in a cafe.

Today you drive through the lake country. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo. Admire the azure waters of Lake Pukaki. And, at Mt Cook Village you can gaze at the mightiest mountain in New Zealand. Keep your camera handy with so many great photo opportunities along the way.

Take your time driving towards Queenstown today and enjoy wide alpine views as you cross the Southern Alps via the Lindis Pass. Continuing past Cromwell and through the Kawarau Gorge there is time to stop for lunch and wine tasting before your arrival into Queenstown.

Adventure or relaxation? The choice is yours. Ride up to Bob’s peak on the Skyline Gondola optional for world class views of Queenstown and surrounds. Or perhaps, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring Queenstown gardens and lake front or choose an optional adventure activity like jet boating or bungy jumping.

Today you will visit Milford Sound, one of the eight wonders of the natural world. The day trip takes you across the picturesque mountains, valleys, lakes and towns with many photo opportunities. Finally, the cruise itself in the fiord surrounded by forest-covered high cliffs is unforgettable. Enjoy a delicious lunch. Witness hundreds of waterfalls on rainy days. Also, see wild-life like fur-seals, penguins and dolphins. Please note this journey is by coach to avoid the long return drive, however if you are a keen driver you can drive instead.

After making your way to Queenstown airport and dropping off your rental car, take a few moments to admire the beautiful mountain surrounds one last time before departing.