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New Zealand north-to-south highlights

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Under Open Skies
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Route and nights

  1. Auckland4 nights
  2. Wellington2 nights
  3. Christchurch5 nights

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

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Rail, ferry and/or flight to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
12
Nights
11
Home Bases
3

Days by place

Christchurch
5
Auckland
4
Wellington
2
Akaroa
1

Hotels and other stays

Christchurch
5 nights
Auckland
4 nights
Wellington
2 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 Museum and city history
OvernightAuckland
Day 3 Auckland
  1. Plan note Waterfront public spaces and historic streets
OvernightAuckland
Day 4 Auckland
  1. Plan note Volcanic summit paths and harbor viewpoints
OvernightAuckland
Day 5 Wellington
  1. Plan note Transfer from Auckland to Wellington. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightWellington
Day 6 Wellington
  1. Plan note Botanic Garden and hill walks
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 Post-earthquake rebuilding and architecture
OvernightChristchurch
Day 9 Akaroa
  1. Plan note Harbour town and French settlement context
OvernightChristchurch
Day 10 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
OvernightChristchurch
Day 11 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
OvernightChristchurch
Day 12 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.

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Times are local when shown.

  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 Museum and city history
    OvernightAuckland
  3. Day 3

    Auckland

    Open map for Auckland
    1. Plan note Waterfront public spaces and historic streets
    OvernightAuckland
  4. Day 4

    Auckland

    Open map for Auckland
    1. Plan note Volcanic summit paths and harbor viewpoints
    OvernightAuckland
  5. Day 5

    Wellington

    1. Plan note Transfer from Auckland to Wellington. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightWellington
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    Open map for Wellington
    1. Plan note Botanic Garden and hill walks
    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 Post-earthquake rebuilding and architecture
    OvernightChristchurch
  9. Day 9

    Akaroa

    Open map for Akaroa
    1. Plan note Harbour town and French settlement context
    OvernightChristchurch
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
    OvernightChristchurch
  11. Day 11

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
    OvernightChristchurch
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch

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