Helpful tips
Here’s a few useful links to help with planning your trip to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Popular places to visit
Popular things to do
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 — Nature & wildlife — Skiing & snowboarding
5 Days — 135 km
Queenstown > Wānaka
Only 1 hour from Queenstown, Wānaka is a boutique haven for winter holidaymakers.
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.
Cycling & mountain biking — Food & wine — Water activities
5 Days — 485 km
Napier > Wellington > Marlborough
Taste your way through wineries and vineyards in Hawke's Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Use this itinerary to plan your getaway,
Adventure — Home of Middle‑earth™ — Nature & wildlife — Volcanic/Geothermal — Water activities
8 Days — 651 km
Bay of Plenty > Rotorua > Auckland
With ample time to explore, this 8-day route takes in the beautiful Bay of Plenty and endlessly fascinating Rotorua before returning to Auckland via the riverside town of Hamilton.