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New Zealand north-to-south highlights

Three bases with a stop in the middle

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Route and nights

  1. Auckland3 nights
  2. Wellington3 nights
  3. Christchurch3 nights

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

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail, ferry and/or flight to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
3

Days by place

Christchurch
4
Auckland
3
Wellington
3

Hotels and other stays

Auckland
3 nights
Wellington
3 nights
Christchurch
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 Auckland Art Gallery and public art
OvernightAuckland
Day 3 Auckland
  1. Plan note Market lunch and a neighborhood dinner
OvernightAuckland
Day 4 Wellington
  1. Plan note Transfer from Auckland to Wellington. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightWellington
Day 5 Wellington
  1. Plan note Coffee, market lunch and neighborhood dining
OvernightWellington
Day 6 Wellington
  1. Plan note Parliament visitor program candidate
OvernightWellington
Day 7 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Transfer from Wellington to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightChristchurch
Day 8 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
OvernightChristchurch
Day 9 Christchurch
  1. Plan note City history and heritage buildings
OvernightChristchurch
Day 10 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 Auckland Art Gallery and public art
    OvernightAuckland
  3. Day 3

    Auckland

    Open map for Auckland
    1. Plan note Market lunch and a neighborhood dinner
    OvernightAuckland
  4. Day 4

    Wellington

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

    Wellington

    Open map for Wellington
    1. Plan note Coffee, market lunch and neighborhood dining
    OvernightWellington
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    Open map for Wellington
    1. Plan note Parliament visitor program candidate
    OvernightWellington
  7. Day 7

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note Transfer from Wellington to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightChristchurch
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
    OvernightChristchurch
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note City history and heritage buildings
    OvernightChristchurch
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

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