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
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
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
- City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Hotel
Day 3: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Palmerston Northbus
2h 5m
$16–50
Activities
- Caccia Birch House
- Palmerston North Public Library
Hotel
Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 25m
$130–170
Activities
- ArtsPost Galleries & Shop
- Hamilton Zoo
Hotel
Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Mount Maunganui Summit Walk
- Papamoa Beach
Hotel
Day 6: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Mitai Maori Village
- Skyline Rotorua
Hotel
Day 7: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- MTG Hawkes Bay
- Napier Botanical Gardens
Hotel
Day 8: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Black Barn Vineyards
- Hawkes Bay Trails Cycling
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
See more transport optionsActivities
- Back Beach
- 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
- Canterbury Museum
- International Antarctic Centre
Hotel
Day 11: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$15–60
Activities
- Olveston Historic Home
- Royal Albatross Centre
Hotel
12 days in New Zealand
ChristchurchHastingsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- Punting on the Avon River
Hotel
Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$15–60
Activities
- Moeraki Boulders
- Olveston Historic Home
Hotel
Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- E Hayes and Sons Motorworks Collection
- Invercargill Public Art Trail
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
- Oriental Bay
- Old St Pauls
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
- Mission Bay Beach and Promenade
- Mount Eden Summit
Hotel
Day 6: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Mitai Maori Village
- Government Gardens
Hotel
Day 7: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Katikati Bird Gardens
- Papamoa Beach
Hotel
Day 8: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamiltonbus
1h 30m
$26–28
Activities
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Hotel
Day 9: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain
6h 15m
$130–170
Activities
- Owlcatraz Native Bird and Wildlife Park
- Dugald McKenzie Rose Garden
Hotel
Day 10: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Puke Ariki
- Wind Wand
Hotel
Day 11: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$114–488
Activities
- Napier Botanical Gardens
- Te Mata Peak
Hotel
Day 12: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Trails Cycling
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Hotel
13 days in New Zealand
WellingtonChristchurchItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- National War Memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- Space Place at Carter Observatory
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
- Mount Eden Summit
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
Hotel
Day 3: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Mitai Maori Village
- Skyline Rotorua
Hotel
Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Omokoroa Thermal Hot Pools
- Mount Maunganui Summit Walk
Hotel
Day 5: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamiltonbus
1h 30m
$26–28
Activities
- Raglan Beach
- Hamilton Zoo
Hotel
Day 6: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain
6h 15m
$130–170
Activities
- Massey University Campus
- Te Manawa Museum of Art Science and History
Hotel
Day 7: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Pukekura Park
- Back Beach
Hotel
Day 8: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$114–488
Activities
- Church Road Winery
- Ahuriri Village
Hotel
Day 9: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Splash Planet
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
Hotel
Day 10: Manukau City, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Fly from Hastings to Manukau Cityplane
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
4h 38m
$54–390
Activities
- Westfield Manukau
- Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve
Hotel
Day 11: North Shore, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Manukau City to North Shorebus
- Take the transfer from Manukau City to North Shoretransfer
- Take the bus from Manukau City to North Shorebus
54 min
$6–7
Activities
- Explore Haleiwa Town
- Sharks Cove Pupukea Beach Park
Hotel
Day 12: Whangārei, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from North Shore to Whangāreibus
2h 39m
$12–40
Activities
- AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Maori Art Gallery
Hotel
Day 13: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Christchurchbus
- Take the transfer from Whangārei to Christchurchtransfer
- Fly from Whangārei to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Whangārei to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Christchurchbus
4h 40m
$92–557
Activities
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Christchurch Gondola
Hotel
14 days in New Zealand
NelsonManukau CityItinerary navigation
Day 1: Nelson, New Zealand
Activities
- Cable Bay Walkway
- Hoglund Art Glass
Hotel
Day 2: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Christchurchbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Christchurchtransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Nelson to Christchurchbus
2h 54m
$222–526
Activities
- Canterbury Museum
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
Hotel
Day 3: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$15–60
Activities
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Tunnel Beach
Hotel
Day 4: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- E Hayes and Sons Motorworks Collection
- Demolition World
Hotel
Day 5: 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
- Cuba Street
- Oriental Bay
Hotel
Day 6: 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
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Hotel
Day 7: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Mitai Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa The Living Maori Village
Hotel
Day 8: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Mills Reef Winery
Hotel
Day 9: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamiltonbus
1h 30m
$26–28
Activities
- ArtsPost Galleries & Shop
- Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Hotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain
6h 15m
$130–170
Activities
- New Zealand Rugby Museum
- Square Edge Community Arts Centre
Hotel
Day 11: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Tupare Historic House and Garden
- Mount Taranaki Egmont National Park
Hotel
Day 12: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$114–488
Activities
- Ahuriri Village
- Mission Estate Winery
Hotel
Day 13: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Splash Planet
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
Hotel
Day 14: Manukau City, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Fly from Hastings to Manukau Cityplane
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
4h 38m
$54–390
Activities
- Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve
- Ambury Regional Park
Hotel
17 days in New Zealand
Itinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- Old St Pauls
- Zealandia Te Mara a Tane
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
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
- Mount Eden Summit
Hotel
Day 3: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Lake Rotorua
- Te Puia
Hotel
Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dolphin Seafaris
- Adrenalin Forest
Hotel
Day 5: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamiltonbus
1h 30m
$26–28
Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Camjet Jet Boat Tours
Hotel
Day 6: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain
6h 15m
$130–170
Activities
- Esplanade Scenic Railway
- Square Edge Community Arts Centre
Hotel
Day 7: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Hotel
Day 8: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$114–488
Activities
- Te Mata Peak
- Marine Parade
Hotel
Day 9: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Splash Planet
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Hotel
Day 10: Manukau City, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Fly from Hastings to Manukau Cityplane
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
4h 38m
$54–390
Activities
- Vector Wero Whitewater Park
- Ambury Regional Park
Hotel
Day 11: North Shore, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Manukau City to North Shorebus
- Take the transfer from Manukau City to North Shoretransfer
- Take the bus from Manukau City to North Shorebus
54 min
$6–7
Activities
- Waimea Valley
- Explore Haleiwa Town
Hotel
Day 12: Whangārei, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from North Shore to Whangāreibus
2h 39m
$12–40
Activities
- AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Whangarei Art Museum
Hotel
Day 13: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Christchurchbus
- Take the transfer from Whangārei to Christchurchtransfer
- Fly from Whangārei to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Whangārei to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Christchurchbus
4h 40m
$92–557
Activities
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Hotel
Day 14: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$15–60
Activities
- St Pauls Cathedral
- Dunedin Railway Station
Hotel
Day 15: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Queens Park
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
Hotel
Day 16: 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
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Jensens Pottery
Hotel
Day 17
Transport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Destinationbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Destinationtransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Destinationplane
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Destinationtransfer
- Take the bus from Nelson to Destinationbus
2h 54m
$222–526
Activities
- Punting on the Avon River
- Christchurch Gondola
