New Zealand travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for New Zealand are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
11 days in New Zealand
AucklandDunedinItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
Hotel

Day 2: Wellington, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Auckland to Wellingtontrain
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Fly from Auckland to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
3h 24m
$74–251
Activities
- Hannahs Laneway
- Wellington Botanic Garden
Hotel

Day 3: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Palmerston Northbus
2h 5m
$16–50
Activities
- Dugald McKenzie Rose Garden
- Te Manawa Museum of Art Science and History
Hotel

Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 25m
$130–170
Activities
- Waterworld Te Rapa
- Raglan Beach
Hotel

Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Papamoa Beach
- Pilot Bay Beach
Hotel

Day 6: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
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- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Agrodome
Hotel

Day 7: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
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- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Ocean Spa
Hotel

Day 8: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
- Napier Prison Tours
Hotel

Day 9: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
7h 14m
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- Mount Taranaki Egmont National Park
- Brooklands Zoo
Hotel

Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from New Plymouth to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Christchurchbus
2h 19m
$119–503
Activities
- Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
- Ferrymead Heritage Park
Hotel

Day 11: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Larnach Castle
- Dunedin Railway Station
Hotel

12 days in New Zealand
ChristchurchNew PlymouthItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Christchurch Gondola
- Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Hotel

Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- St Pauls Cathedral
- Penguin Place
Hotel

Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- Invercargill Water Tower
Hotel

Day 4: Wellington, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from Invercargill to Wellingtontaxi
- Fly from Invercargill to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Invercargill to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Wellingtonbus
4h
$101–502
Activities
- Zealandia Te Mara a Tane
- Hannahs Laneway
Hotel

Day 5: Auckland, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Aucklandbus
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Aucklandtransfer
- Fly from Wellington to Aucklandplane
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Aucklandtransfer
- Take the bus from Wellington to Aucklandbus
3h 56m
$70–242
Activities
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
Hotel

Day 6: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Hamiltonbus
1h 49m
$12
Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Camjet Jet Boat Tours
Hotel

Day 7: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
- McLaren Falls Park
Hotel

Day 8: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Polynesian Spa
- Agrodome
Hotel

Day 9: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ocean Spa
- Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
Hotel

Day 10: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
Hotel

Day 11: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Central Energy Trust Arena
- Square Edge Community Arts Centre
Hotel

Day 12: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum
Hotel

13 days in New Zealand
WellingtonNelsonItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- Oriental Bay
- City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
Hotel

Day 2: Auckland, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Aucklandbus
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Aucklandtransfer
- Fly from Wellington to Aucklandplane
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Aucklandtransfer
- Take the bus from Wellington to Aucklandbus
3h 56m
$70–242
Activities
- Parnell Village Exploration
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
Hotel

Day 3: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Hamiltonbus
1h 49m
$12
Activities
- Hamilton Gardens
- Zealong Tea Estate
Hotel

Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Omokoroa Thermal Hot Pools
- Waimarino Adventure Park
Hotel

Day 5: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Hotel

Day 6: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Te Mata Peak
- Ahuriri Village
Hotel

Day 7: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Cornwall Park
- Hastings Clock Tower
Hotel

Day 8: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Freyberg Beach and Esplanade
- Saddle Road Lookout
Hotel

Day 9: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area
- Wind Wand
Hotel

Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from New Plymouth to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Christchurchbus
2h 19m
$119–503
Activities
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- New Regent Street
Hotel

Day 11: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Penguin Place
- Larnach Castle
Hotel

Day 12: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Southland Astronomical Society Observatory
- Queens Park
Hotel

Day 13: Nelson, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from Invercargill to Nelsontaxi
- Fly from Invercargill to Nelsonplane
- Take the transfer from Invercargill to Nelsontransfer
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Nelsonbus
3h 58m
$114–622
Activities
- Rabbit Island
- Miyazu Gardens
Hotel



