Tick off all the items on your New Zealand bucket list with these popular itineraries.

Whether you're travelling the north, south, east, or west of New Zealand, there are countless highlights to choose from. Make your trip planning easier with these itineraries. Each one covers the top things to see and do in regions around the country. 

Refine your selection to find the perfect itinerary

Destination

Duration

Interests

  1. Auckland to Wellington via Taupō

    Food & wine  —  Hot pools & health spas  —  Volcanic/Geothermal

    Food & wine  —  Hot pools & health spas  —  Volcanic/Geothermal

    10 Days

    Wellington > Napier > Taupō

    Experience geothermal areas, arts and culture and food and wine as you drive from Auckland through the centre of the North Island to Wellington. Find out more about this epic 10 day itinerary through the centre of the North Island.

  1. A Halfling's Ramble - 1 Week in Middle‑earth™

    Home of Middle‑earth™  —  Māori culture  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Walking & hiking

    Home of Middle‑earth™  —  Māori culture  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Walking & hiking

    7 Days — 1153 km

    Auckland > Rotorua > Wellington

    Most hobbits don’t like to stray too far from home. This week-long Middle‑earth™ itinerary is the perfect length in which to experience some of the North Island's best attractions.

  1. Fly-fishing in the North Island Itinerary

    Nature & wildlife  —  Volcanic/Geothermal  —  Water activities

    Nature & wildlife  —  Volcanic/Geothermal  —  Water activities

    7 Days — 690 km

    Auckland > Taupō > Rotorua

    Central Plateau in New Zealand's North Island is legendary for its big rainbow trout. Some of the best fishing spots are to be found off the beaten track.

  1. Coastal Pacific™ train itinerary

    Nature & wildlife

    Nature & wildlife

    5 Days — 348 km

    Picton > Kaikoura > Christchurch

    The Coastal Pacific™ train trip is one of the great journeys of New Zealand, transporting you by rail between Picton and Christchurch. Take your time and book a stop over for a couple of days to explore, Picton, Kaikōura and Christchurch. Find out more.