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Auckland to Christchurch Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour

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Auckland to Christchurch Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour - Discover New Zealand
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Self Drive
  • Self-Guided
  • Wildlife
  • Private
  • Explorer
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Operator
Discover New Zealand
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 2 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
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Highlights

  • Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
  • Discover thermal grounds and Maori culture of Rotorua
  • Drive along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway
  • Uncover the delights of New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland City
  2. Day 2 Immerse yourself in the activities and attractions on offer in Auckland 'City of Sails'
  3. Day 3 Head South through lush Waikato farmland. Stop at Hobbiton for a behind-the-scenes movie experience before continuing on to geothermal Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Spend a full day in Rotorua discovering volcanic attractions and the local Maori culture
  5. Day 5 See Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and Kapiti Coastline today as you make your way down the country to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington
  6. Day 6 Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton
  7. Day 7 Drive on the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway to Christchurch today
  8. Day 8 Discover the delights of Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’
  9. Day 9 Depart Christchurch today
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  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

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Age Range

21 to 99 years old

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Dates & Availability

9 days
Auckland to Christchurch Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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