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Here’s a few useful links to help with planning your trip to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Here's a few useful links to help with planning your trip to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tick off all the items on your New Zealand bucket list with these popular itineraries.
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Destination
Duration
Interests
itineraries found
Adventure — Food & wine
21 Days
Auckland > Christchurch - Canterbury > Rotorua
Created in collaboration with Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas, the wine-tinerary showcases the best each wine region has to offer with a selection of Cameron’s favourite wineries and restaurants.
Adventure — Cycling & mountain biking — Food & wine — Nature & wildlife — Walking & hiking
5 Days — 860 km
Christchurch > Nelson Tasman > Kaikōura
Discover the top of the South Island, known for its warm mild weather, stunning Abel Tasman National Park, and friendly locals.
Adventure — Food & wine — Hot pools & health spas — Nature & wildlife
11 Days — 1400 km
Christchurch - Canterbury > Kaikōura > Marlborough
Experience a blend of history, adventure, wildlife and the spectacular outdoors on this 11 day loop from Christchurch to Nelson and back. Travel Akaroa and Kaikōura for whale watching and on to the world-famous Marlborough wine region. Find out more.
Volcanic/Geothermal — Walking & hiking
6 Days — 300 km
New Plymouth > Taranaki > Whanganui
Discover North Island’s unique artistic experiences on the Coastal Arts Trail. This six-day itinerary takes you from amazing art galleries and museums, to amazing views of Mount Taranaki (Egmont) and Mount Ruapehu.