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People lounging on the pebbled shore of Queenstown Beach under the shade of large willow trees, with the sun shining brightly over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Credit: Queenstown NZ Main Image

This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Itinerary summary for: City to Mountains, Auckland to Queenstown 16 Day Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Auckland

Day 2: Collect your car this morning and you have the day to explore Auckland
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Auckland

Day 3: Travel south through fertile farmland of the Waikato region and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Spend your day in Rotorua discovering Maori culture or maybe head out on a thrilling adventure
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 6: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Bella Vista Blenheim

Day 7: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 8: Head south through north Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 9: Explore Christchurch and enjoy wine tour tasting and unique farm tour
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Travel south through the Canterbury Plains where you'll join the coastline which takes you to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 11: Explore the history of Dunedin and the wildlife on Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 12: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 13: Take one of the greatest road trips to Milford Sound where you'll enjoy a stunning cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 14: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 15: A day to discover the highlights of the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 16: Depart Queenstown today