Choose your country

During his tour of New Zealand in 2004, Billy Connolly traversed 8,500km - a lot of ground in a country that measures only 1600km in length. Now you can follow in Billy's foot steps. Take your own tour of the country and get to know it as well as the locals.

Take your own 'World Tour'

This extensive itinerary provides a total view of New Zealand, and takes in all the most significant sights and attractions. In the North Island you’ll discover beautiful beaches, kauri forests, caves and phenomenal geothermal activity. In the South Island the emphasis is on grand mountain scenery, adventure activities, historic architecture and wildlife encounters.

Throughout the country there are vineyards and inspired restaurants to discover, while the cities present you with cultural entertainments and the chance to buy quality, locally-made clothing, art works and home wares. By the end of your holiday, you’ll know New Zealand from top to toe.

Route Summary

	Travel time:	Km/Miles
Day 1
Auckland to Paihia	3.25 hrs	233/146
Day 2
Paihia to Kaitaia	1.75 hrs	122/76
Day 3
Kaitaia to Auckland	5 hrs	396/248
Day 4
Auckland to Waitomo Caves	2.5 hrs	198/124
Day 5
Waitomo Caves to Taupo	2 hrs	163/102
Day 6
Taupo to Palmerston North	3.25 hrs	242/151
Day 7
Palmerston North to Wellington	1.75 hrs	139/87
Day 8
Wellington to Kaikoura	5.25 hrs	255/159
Day 9
Kaikoura to Christchurch	3.25 hrs	267/167
Day 10
Christchurch to Dunedin	4.75 hrs	365/228
Day 11
Dunedin to Invercargill	3.5 hrs	271/169
Day 12
Invercargill to Stewart Island	1 hr	72/45
Day 13
Stewart Island to Te Anau	3 hrs	229/143
Day 14
Te Anau to Milford Sound	1.5 hrs	117/73
Day 15
Te Anau to Queenstown	2.25 hrs	172/108
Day 16
Queenstown to Franz Josef	5 hrs	387/242
Day 17
Franz Josef to Greymouth	2.25 hrs	173/108
Day 18
Greymouth to Christchurch	3 hrs	254/159


Totals for Driving Route	54.25 hrs	4055/2534

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