Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 226 kms / 140 miles : 3.0 hours
Day 4: Enjoy a scenic cruise of the Bay of Islands out to the Hole in the Rock
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites
Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 286 kms / 177 miles : 3.7 hours
Day 6: Pass through Auckland and the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to Coromandel
Accommodation: Coromandel Court Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 229 kms / 142 miles : 3.1 hours
Day 7: Follow the coastline past white sandy beaches and bays to Tairua
Accommodation: Pacific Harbour Villas
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 82 kms / 51 miles : 1.4 hours
Day 8: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 180 kms / 112 miles : 2.6 hours
Day 9: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 10: Cross the Waikato countryside to reach the limestone formations of Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 144 kms / 89 miles : 2.0 hours
Day 11: It's a short drive to Lake Taupo today
Accommodation: Beechtree Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 209 kms / 130 miles : 2.6 hours
Day 12: Cross the ranges towards the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 137 kms / 85 miles : 1.7 hours
Day 13: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier
Day 14: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 271 kms / 168 miles : 3.3 hours
Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 73 kms / 45 miles : 1.0 hours
Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington
Day 17: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 104 kms / 65 miles : 1.6 hours
Day 18: It's a short drive to the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 55 kms / 34 miles : 0.9 hours
Day 19: Explore Abel Tasman National Park on one of the many walking, cruising or kayaking tours available
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets
Day 20: Follow the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive to the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 192 kms / 119 miles : 2.9 hours
Day 21: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 110 kms / 68 miles : 1.3 hours
Day 22: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 23: Continue south through Canterbury farmland to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 178 kms / 111 miles : 2.5 hours
Day 24: Explore Christchurch City or maybe take a trip to Arthurs Pass National Park
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 25: Today it's a short drive to Bank's Peninsula and the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation: Criterion Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 71 kms / 44 miles : 1.0 hours
Day 26: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 383 kms / 238 miles : 4.7 hours
Day 27: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 318 kms / 197 miles : 3.7 hours
Day 28: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York
Day 29: Follow the coastline through the Catlins to Invercargill
Accommodation: Balmoral Lodge Motel
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 236 kms / 146 miles : 3.0 hours
Day 30: Catch a flight to Stewart Island
Accommodation: Kaka Retreat
Day 31: Today you'll cruise to the wildlife sanctuary of Ulva Island for your guided tour
Accommodation: Kaka Retreat
Day 32: Follow the Southern Scenic Route to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 177 kms / 110 miles : 2.1 hours
Day 33: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound where you'll take a cruise before returning to Te Anau
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 233 kms / 145 miles : 3.6 hours
Day 34: Today you'll venture deep into Fiordland National Park to the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 35 kms / 22 miles : 0.4 hours
Day 35: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 164 kms / 102 miles : 1.9 hours
Day 36: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 37: Drive the Crown Range Road to the alpine town of Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 60 kms / 38 miles : 0.9 hours
Day 38: Enjoy a bike tour through beautiful Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka
Day 39: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 282 kms / 175 miles : 3.4 hours
Day 40: Explore Franz Josef and the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 41: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch
Driving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 170 kms / 106 miles : 2.1 hours
Day 42: Depart Christchurch today
