Self-Drive in New Zealand:
Self Drive Vacations give you the opportunity to drive New Zealand roads and highways that, by international standards, are very uncongested. Surprisingly different and easy to navigate by car, New Zealand is a land where you can climb volcanoes, be dwarfed by glaciers, bathe in hot springs, trek through lush native forests and taste sumptuous food made from the freshest of local produce. Whether you want an adventure or an escape, tranquility or excitement, New Zealand has it all. It is so varied you?ll want to explore all of its treasures.
Auckland serves as a gateway to all of New Zealand and has something to offer for everyone. One of the world's most livable and beautiful cities, Auckland boasts a sunny, warm and temperate climate, great beaches, a beautiful harbor, fantastic shopping, a vibrant nightlife and a diverse population that creates a colorful blend of European, Polynesian, and Maori cultures.
Set on a field of ancient volcanos, Auckland is a stunning city where you are always just a half hour from exquisite beaches, hiking trails, breathtaking islands and a full range of outdoor activities.
Auckland serves as a gateway to all of New Zealand and has something to offer for everyone. One of the world's most livable and beautiful citi...
Auckland serves as a gateway to all of New Zealand and has something to offer for everyone. One of the world's most livable and beautiful cities, Auckland boasts a sunny, warm and temperate climate, great beaches, a beautiful harbor, fantastic shopping, a vibrant nightlife and a diverse population that creates a colorful blend of European, Polynesian, and Maori cultures.
Set on a field of ancient volcanos, Auckland is a stunning city where you are always just a half hour from exquisite beaches, hiking trails, breathtaking islands and a full range of outdoor activities.
Auckland serves as a gateway to all of New Zealand and has something to offer for everyone. One of the world's most livable and beautiful citi...
Known as a spa town and major tourist resort since the 1800's, Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland. There are a number of geysers, notably the Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa, and hot mud pools located in the city, which owe their presence to the Rotorua caldera. Don't miss the opportunity to visit a traditional Maori Marae. Rotorua is also home to botanical gardens and some interesting historic buildings. Government Gardens, close to the lakeshore are also well worth visiting. Another of Rotorua's attractions is the mountain biking. Whakarewarewa (also known as the "Redwoods") Forest has been described as 'the Disneyland of mountain biking' and has some of the best mountain bike trails in New Zealand. Rotorua hosted the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships, in August 2006.
Known as a spa town and major tourist resort since the 1800's, Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland. There are a number of geysers, notably the Pohutu g...
Known as a spa town and major tourist resort since the 1800's, Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland. There are a number of geysers, notably the Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa, and hot mud pools located in the city, which owe their presence to the Rotorua caldera. Don't miss the opportunity to visit a traditional Maori Marae. Rotorua is also home to botanical gardens and some interesting historic buildings. Government Gardens, close to the lakeshore are also well worth visiting. Another of Rotorua's attractions is the mountain biking. Whakarewarewa (also known as the "Redwoods") Forest has been described as 'the Disneyland of mountain biking' and has some of the best mountain bike trails in New Zealand. Rotorua hosted the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships, in August 2006.
Known as a spa town and major tourist resort since the 1800's, Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland. There are a number of geysers, notably the Pohutu g...
Queenstown is the centre for adventure tourism in New Zealand. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu and has spectactular views of nearby mountains. Queenstown provides a wide variety of sports including skiing, jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking and tramping. In winter Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country, and the world for that matter, travelling to ski here. Locally, Queenstown has a reputation as one of New Zealand's wine and cuisine centers. and also has a vibrant nightlife.
Queenstown is the centre for adventure tourism in New Zealand. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu and has spectactular views of nearby...
Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area. Wellington features a variety of architectural styles ranging from 19th century wooden cottages, such as Katherine Mansfield Birthplace in Thorndon, some streamlined Art Deco structures such as the old Wellington Free Ambulance headquarters, to the curves and vibrant colours of post-modern architecture in the CBD. Both the National Library of New Zealand, located on Molesworth Street, and the Te Puni Kôkiri building on Lambton Quay are aesthetically unique. Wellington is home to Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the Colonial Cottage, Old Saint Paul's, and the Law School (largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere) and the Wellington City Art Gallery.
Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area. Wellington fe...
Christchurch City is a cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries and great shopping. This city is full of delights, from the beautiful neo-gothic Arts Centre, to the historic tram which loops the city centre, to the Christchurch Gondola and unique attractions like the International Antarctic Centre. Known internationally for its award winning gardens, Christchurch is also a place for events and festivals. Whatever the season, you'll find a non-stop programme of entertainment with events like the Festival of Romance, the International Buskers Festival, winter Arts Festival, and Showtime Canterbury in November.
Christchurch City is a cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries and great shopping. This city is full of delights, fr...
Christchurch City is a cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries and great shopping. This city is full of delights, from the beautiful neo-gothic Arts Centre, to the historic tram which loops the city centre, to the Christchurch Gondola and unique attractions like the International Antarctic Centre. Known internationally for its award winning gardens, Christchurch is also a place for events and festivals. Whatever the season, you'll find a non-stop programme of entertainment with events like the Festival of Romance, the International Buskers Festival, winter Arts Festival, and Showtime Canterbury in November.
Christchurch City is a cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries and great shopping. This city is full of delights, fr...
Franz Josef is a small town in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand. The glacier's terminal face is 5km from the town and its accessibility makes it a major tourist attraction and the main reason to visit Franz Josef. This is one of the few glaciers in the world not receding because of global warming. The scenery changes every day on the glacier because it is constantly moving and new routes are always being made. If you budget permits you, try the scenic helicopter flight with the glacier landing, it will be unforgettable. If you're into hiking, there are full day and half day options and easy/ beginner climbs to difficult/more competent climber routes. If you're lucky you'll spot a 'kea' or alpine parrot.
Franz Josef is a small town in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand. The glacier's terminal face is 5km from the town and its acce...
Queenstown is the centre for adventure tourism in New Zealand. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu and has spectactular views of nearby mountains. Queenstown provides a wide variety of sports including skiing, jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking and tramping. In winter Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country, and the world for that matter, travelling to ski here. Locally, Queenstown has a reputation as one of New Zealand's wine and cuisine centers. and also has a vibrant nightlife.
Queenstown is the centre for adventure tourism in New Zealand. The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu and has spectactular views of nearby...
Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area. Wellington features a variety of architectural styles ranging from 19th century wooden cottages, such as Katherine Mansfield Birthplace in Thorndon, some streamlined Art Deco structures such as the old Wellington Free Ambulance headquarters, to the curves and vibrant colours of post-modern architecture in the CBD. Both the National Library of New Zealand, located on Molesworth Street, and the Te Puni Kôkiri building on Lambton Quay are aesthetically unique. Wellington is home to Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the Colonial Cottage, Old Saint Paul's, and the Law School (largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere) and the Wellington City Art Gallery.
Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area. Wellington fe...
Arthur's Pass is the highest pass over the Southern Alps. Long before surveyor Arthur Dudley Dobson found his way over the pass in 1864, it was known to Maori hunting parties as a route between east and west. The eastern side of Arthur's Pass National Park is characterised by wide, shingle-filled riverbeds and vast beech forests. The western side of the park, where wet weather is more common than dry, has deeply gorged rivers flowing through dense rainforest. Down the middle of the great divide'is an alpine dreamland of snow-covered peaks, glaciers and scree slopes.
Arthur's Pass is the highest pass over the Southern Alps. Long before surveyor Arthur Dudley Dobson found his way over the pass in 1864, it was known ...
Located on the shore of Tasman Bay, Nelson is a popular tourist destination, an irresistible blend of lifestyle and stunning landscape. It has a vibrant local music and arts scene hosting popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival and the annual Wearable Art Awards. Nelson Provincial Museum showcases the Nelson region's history holding over 1.4 million treasures collected during the past 160 years in a modern building. Nelson has a variety of public parks and reserves such as Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park. The compact Natureland Zoological Park close to Tahunanui Beach is popular with young children, where they can closely approach wallabies, monkeys, meerkats, llamas and alpacas, Kune Kune pigs, otters, and peacocks. There are also turtles, tropical fish and a walk through aviary.
Located on the shore of Tasman Bay, Nelson is a popular tourist destination, an irresistible blend of lifestyle and stunning landscape. It has a vibra...
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Most popular Self-Drive Itineraries:
Combine Auckland with the beautiful unspoilt paradise of Bay of Islands; and Rotorua, the geothermal wonderland.
Flight into Auckland and out of Rotorua
8 Days Rental Car
2 nights in Auckland
2 nights in Bay of Islands
1 night Auckland
3 nights in Rotorua
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Premium Self Drive Tour visiting Christchurch, the Garden City; Greymouth, home of towering rainforests, mountains and tranquil lakes; Franz Josef the magnificent glacier; and Queenstown, the resort town.
Flight into Christchurch and out of Queenstown
10 days rental car
3 nights in Christchurch
1 night in Greymouth
2 nights in Franz Josef
3 nights in Queenstown
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Discover the North Island from Auckland, New Zealand`s largest city. Explore Coromandel Peninsula, a walkers paradise; and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.
Flight into Auckland and out of Rotorua
9 days car rental
3 nights Auckland
3 nights Coromandel Peninsula
3 nights Rotorua
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Visit Christchurch, New Zealand`s Garden City; drive to Mount Cook, the highest peak; finishing in Queenstown, the Leisure town and the most popular holiday destination in New Zealand for international visitors.
Flight into Christchurch and out of Queenstown
8 days car rental
3 nights Christchurch
2 nights in Mount Cook
3 nights Queenstown
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Enjoy the incomparable beauty of New Zealand`s landscapes. Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Mt Cook and Christchurch by car.
Flight into Auckland and out of Christchurch
5 days car rental Pick Up: Auckland/Drop off: Rotorua
3 nights in Auckland
2 nights in Rotorua
Air Flight from Rotorua to Queenstown
6 days car rental Pick up: Queenstown/Drop off: Christchurch
3 nights in Queenstown
1 night in Mt Cook
2 nights in Christchurch
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown by car; from the tropical golden beaches of the North Island to the wild and wonderful South Island.
Flight into Auckland and out of Queenstown
15 days car rental
2 nights Auckland
2 nights Rotorua
1 night Napier
2 nights Wellington
1 night Picton
1 nights Nelson
1 night Kaikoura
2 nights Christchurch
1 night Lake Tekapo
2 nights Queenstown
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Drive through Wellington, Kaikoura, Chirstchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Mt. Cook, Queenstown and visit particular places at will. The wild and wonderful South Island of New Zealand offers everything; you can float over tranquil meadows in a hot-air balloon, get up close to a glacier, enjoy the fruits of the southernmost wine-making region in the world, and even get a glimpse into Antarctica. The trip of your dreams.
Flight into Wellington and out of Queenstown
11 days car rental
2 nights Wellington
1 night Kaikoura
2 nights Christchurch
1 night in Greymouth
1 night Franz Josef
1 night in Wanaka
1 night in Mount Cook
2 nights Queenstown
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info)
Hotel taxes
Required: Interislander Ferry at additional cost.
Ferry route is between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. As well as transporting you and your vehicle, this journey showcases the extraordinary beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. Sightings of dolphins, whales and fur seals are common.
More Self-Drive Itineraries:
9 Days North Island Motorhome Itinerary
8 nights from $2,264*
Motorhomes, Campervans or RV's, they are a wonderful way to explore New Zealand at your own pace. An authentic vacation fun and exploration with more comfort than camping.
Round trip flight in/out of Auckland
Full motorhome/RV insurance cover
Pre-booked campsites and accommodation throughout
Handy hints on where to shop for supplies and supermarket discount card
1 night Auckland
2 nights Bay of Islands
1 night Orewa
2 nights Rotorua
1 night Taupo
1 night Auckland
A Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' cruise in the Bay of Islands
Full day of 5 sightseeing attractions admision in Rotorua
Accommodation in a tourist cabin in Taupo.
9 Days South Island Motorhome Itinerary
8 nights from $2,494*
Enjoy the comfort of a motorhome/RV while venturing through the fascinating landscapes of South Island, New Zealand; and visiting all of the 'Must Do' destinations along the way.
Round trip flight in/out of Christchurch
Full Motorhome/RV insurance cover
Pre-booked campsites & accommodation throughout
2 nights Christchurch
1 night Dunedin
2 nights Te Anau
2 nights Queenstown
1 night Mount Cook
Accommodation in an apartment in Queenstown
Milford Sound guided Coach/Cruise/Coach tour
20 Days North and South Island Motorhome Itinerary
19 nights from $3,707*
This Motorhome/RV itinerary gives you the freedom to explore new Zealand`s beautiful and varied land. With the addition of overnight stays in hotels at the start and end of your Motorhome/RV tour, plus pre-booked campsites. This is a relaxed way of discovering the contrasting landscapes of New Zealand.
Flight into Auckland and out of Christchurch
Full Motorhome/RV insurance cover
Pre-booked campsites and accommodation throughout
North Island: 1 night Auckland/1 night Coromandel/1 night Waihi Beach/1 night Rotorua/1 night Taupo/1 night Napier/2 nights Wellington
South Island: 2 nights Nelson/1 night Greymouth/2 nights Franz Josef/2 nights Queenstown/2 nights Te Anau/1 night Dunedin/1 night Christchurch
Rotorua 5 Star Attraction pass
Ferry Crossing Wellington - Picton
Accommodation in an apartment in Queenstown
Milford Sound guided Coach/Cruise/Coach tour
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