New Zealand · 14 days · 2,200 km · One-way
NZ classic — Auckland to Christchurch in 14 days
NZ's classic 14-day route. Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington (ferry), Marlborough, Kaikōura, Christchurch. Optimised version for first-time NZ visit.
Highlights
- Hobbiton movie set
- Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu
- Lake Taupo
- Wellington Te Papa
- Cook Strait ferry
- Marlborough wine
- Kaikōura whales
- Akaroa
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Auckland → Hobbiton → Rotorua
Auckland → Rotorua · 240 km
Overnight: Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
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Day 2
Rotorua geothermal
Rotorua · 50 km
Overnight: Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
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Day 3
Rotorua → Taupo
Rotorua → Taupo · 80 km
Overnight: Taupo TOP 10
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Day 4
Taupo → Wellington
Taupo → Wellington · 380 km
Overnight: Wellington TOP 10
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Day 5
Wellington (Te Papa, Wētā)
Wellington · 30 km
Overnight: Wellington TOP 10
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Day 6
Ferry Wellington → Picton
Wellington → Blenheim · 30 km
Overnight: Spring Creek Holiday Park
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Day 7
Marlborough wine
Blenheim · 50 km
Overnight: Spring Creek Holiday Park
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Day 8
Blenheim → Kaikōura
Blenheim → Kaikoura · 130 km
Overnight: Kaikoura TOP 10
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Day 9
Kaikōura whale watch
Kaikoura · 30 km
Overnight: Kaikoura TOP 10
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Day 10
Kaikōura → Christchurch
Kaikoura → Christchurch · 180 km
Overnight: Christchurch TOP 10
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Day 11
Christchurch (tram + Botanic)
Christchurch · 30 km
Overnight: Christchurch TOP 10
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Day 12
Christchurch → Akaroa
Christchurch → Akaroa · 80 km
Overnight: Akaroa TOP 10
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Day 13
Akaroa (peninsula loop)
Akaroa · 50 km
Overnight: Akaroa TOP 10
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Day 14
Akaroa → Christchurch (drop-off)
Akaroa → Christchurch · 80 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.