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. Christchurch to Nelson Loop

    Adventure  —  Food & wine  —  Hot pools & health spas  —  Nature & wildlife

    Adventure  —  Food & wine  —  Hot pools & health spas  —  Nature & wildlife

    11 Days — 1400 km

    Christchurch - Canterbury > Kaikoura > 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.

  1. Queenstown to Auckland, East Coast Discovery

    Food & wine  —  Māori culture  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Walking & hiking

    Food & wine  —  Māori culture  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Walking & hiking

    14 Days — 2265 km

    Auckland > Gisborne > Queenstown

    Discover New Zealand with this 14-day journey, which combines the country's most popular destinations with plenty of hidden gems.

  1. Southern Scenic to Stewart Island Itinerary

    Food & wine  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Water activities

    Food & wine  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Water activities

    7 Days — 823 km

    Queenstown > Dunedin > Invercargill

    Ever wondered what it’s like to go to the end of the road? Discover New Zealand’s “Deep South” where nature lies untouched, where the locals roll their ‘r’s and the oysters are to die for.

  1. Cultural Kaboom in the North Island

    Adventure  —  Backpacking  —  Māori culture  —  Water activities

    Adventure  —  Backpacking  —  Māori culture  —  Water activities

    20 Days — 1087 km

    Auckland > Napier > Bay of Plenty

    This 20-day North Island itinerary is a backpacker’s dream – cramming in so many unique parts of the Kiwi culture as well as plenty of ways to play.