This 18 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Family Adventure

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Explore Auckland or maybe take a cruise around the harbour
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 3: Travel south through the lush Waikato countryside to the limestone formations of Waitomo
Accommodation: Palm Court Motel Otorohanga

Day 4: Head to Rotorua and maybe tonight take in a Maori cultural experience
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 5: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering the thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 6: Continue your journey south to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 7: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the hidden filming locations for Lord of the Rings
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 8: 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 9: Take the coastal road to Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 10: Continue south through the countryside of Canterbury to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 11: Travel to Bank's Peninsula and the idyllic village of Akaroa where you'll swim with the rare hector's dolphin
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 12: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 13: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 14: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 15: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 16: Get a bird's eye view of the untouched wilderness that is Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 17: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 18: Depart Christchurch today