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Oceania · Open jaw · 7 NIGHTS

New Zealand north-to-south highlights

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by From the Quay
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Route and nights

  1. Auckland3 nights
  2. Christchurch4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

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Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
2

Days by place

Christchurch
5
Auckland
3

Hotels and other stays

Christchurch
4 nights
Auckland
3 nights

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Auckland
  1. Plan note Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
OvernightAuckland
Day 2 Auckland
  1. Plan note Volcanic summit paths and harbor viewpoints
OvernightAuckland
Day 3 Auckland
  1. Plan note Auckland Art Gallery and public art
OvernightAuckland
Day 4 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Transfer from Auckland to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightChristchurch
Day 5 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
OvernightChristchurch
Day 6 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
OvernightChristchurch
Day 7 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
OvernightChristchurch
Day 8 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.

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  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Open map for Auckland
    1. Plan note Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
    OvernightAuckland
  2. Day 2

    Auckland

    Open map for Auckland
    1. Plan note Volcanic summit paths and harbor viewpoints
    OvernightAuckland
  3. Day 3

    Auckland

    Open map for Auckland
    1. Plan note Auckland Art Gallery and public art
    OvernightAuckland
  4. Day 4

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note Transfer from Auckland to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightChristchurch
  5. Day 5

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
    OvernightChristchurch
  6. Day 6

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
    OvernightChristchurch
  7. Day 7

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
    OvernightChristchurch
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.