Trip Overview
Welcome to our epic New Zealand journey! This adventure takes us through both the North and South Islands, from Auckland to Christchurch, featuring stunning natural wonders, thrilling activities, and unforgettable experiences.
Highlights
- Waiheke Island e-bike adventure
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Rotorua geothermal wonders & zip-lining
- Wellington culture and ferry to South Island
- Abel Tasman coastal beauty
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
- Milford Sound cruise
- Queenstown adventures & Skyline Luge
- Hot air ballooning over Canterbury
Journey Stats
Total Duration: 25 Days
Starting Point: Sydney, Australia → Auckland, New Zealand
Ending Point: Christchurch → Melbourne → Perth
Campervan Rental: December 29 - January 17 (19 days)
Ferry Crossing: Wellington to Picton (January 6)
Main Regions: North Island & South Island
Starting Point: Sydney, Australia → Auckland, New Zealand
Ending Point: Christchurch → Melbourne → Perth
Campervan Rental: December 29 - January 17 (19 days)
Ferry Crossing: Wellington to Picton (January 6)
Main Regions: North Island & South Island
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Fri, Dec 26
Sydney → Auckland
Day 2
Sat, Dec 27
Auckland
Day 3
Sun, Dec 28
Waiheke Island
Day 4
Mon, Dec 29
Auckland → Waitomo
Day 5
Tue, Dec 30
Waitomo → Hobbiton
Day 6
Wed, Dec 31
Hobbiton → Rotorua
Day 7
Thu, Jan 1
Rotorua
Day 8
Fri, Jan 2
Rotorua → Taupo
Day 9
Sat, Jan 3
Taupo → Tongariro
Day 10
Sun, Jan 4
Tongariro → Wellington
Day 11
Mon, Jan 5
Wellington
Day 12
Tue, Jan 6
Wellington → Nelson
Day 13
Wed, Jan 7
Nelson (Cable Bay)
Day 14
Thu, Jan 8
Nelson → Greymouth
Day 15
Fri, Jan 9
Greymouth → Fox Glacier
Day 16
Sat, Jan 10
Fox Glacier
Day 17
Sun, Jan 11
Fox Glacier → Wanaka
Day 18
Mon, Jan 12
Wanaka → Te Anau
Day 19
Tue, Jan 13
Milford Sound Cruise
Day 20
Wed, Jan 14
Te Anau → Queenstown
Day 21
Thu, Jan 15
Queenstown
Day 22
Fri, Jan 16
Queenstown → Canterbury
Day 23
Sat, Jan 17
Canterbury → Christchurch
Day 24
Sun, Jan 18
Christchurch
Day 25
Mon, Jan 19
Christchurch → Home