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
AucklandHastingsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- Sky Tower
- Waiheke Island Ferry and Vineyards
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
$74–261
Activities
- National War Memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- Weta Workshop Tours
Hotel
Day 3: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Palmerston Northbus
2h 5m
$16–50
Activities
- Lido Aquatic Centre
- The Plaza Shopping Centre
Hotel
Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 25m
$130–160
Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Taitua Arboretum
Hotel
Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Marshalls Animal Park
- Hairy Maclary and Friends Waterfront Sculpture
Hotel
Day 6: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Buried Village of Te Wairoa
- Te Puia
Hotel
Day 7: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from Rotorua to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from Rotorua to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Rotorua to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Christchurchbus
3h 30m
$269–709
Activities
- International Antarctic Centre
- Cardboard Cathedral
Hotel
Day 8: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Tunnel Beach
Hotel
Day 9: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Dig This Invercargill
- Splash Palace
Hotel
Day 10: 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
- Miyazu Gardens
- Tahunanui Beach
Hotel
Day 11: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Hastingsbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Hastingstransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Hastingsplane
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Hastingstransfer
- Take the bus from Nelson to Hastingsbus
5h 37m
$85–600
Activities
- Black Barn Vineyards
- Splash Planet
Hotel
12 days in New Zealand
ChristchurchNew PlymouthItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Port Hills Walks
- Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Hotel
Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Port Chalmers
Hotel
Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Anderson Park Art Gallery
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
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
- Wellington Waterfront Walk
- National War Memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
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
$70–252
Activities
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
- Auckland Domain Gardens and Wintergardens
Hotel
Day 6: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Hamiltonbus
1h 49m
$12
Activities
- Waterworld Te Rapa
- Raglan Beach
Hotel
Day 7: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Dolphin Seafaris
- Omokoroa Thermal Hot Pools
Hotel
Day 8: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Rotorua
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
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
- Marine Parade
- Mission Estate Winery
Hotel
Day 10: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
- Splash Planet
Hotel
Day 11: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dugald McKenzie Rose Garden
- New Zealand Rugby Museum
Hotel
Day 12: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Brooklands Zoo
- Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum
Hotel
13 days in New Zealand
WellingtonHastingsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
- Cuba Street
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
$70–252
Activities
- Rangitoto Island Hike
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
Hotel
Day 3: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Hamiltonbus
1h 49m
$12
Activities
- ArtsPost Galleries & Shop
- Hamilton Gardens
Hotel
Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Katikati Bird Gardens
- Hairy Maclary and Friends Waterfront Sculpture
Hotel
Day 5: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Agrodome
- Rotorua Canopy Tours
Hotel
Day 6: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from Rotorua to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from Rotorua to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Rotorua to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Christchurchbus
3h 30m
$269–709
Activities
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Canterbury Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Otago Museum
- Larnach Castle
Hotel
Day 8: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Demolition World
- Dig This Invercargill
Hotel
Day 9: 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
- Christ Church Cathedral
- McCashins Taproom
Hotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Drive from Nelson to Palmerston Northcar
- Take the car ferry from Nelson to Palmerston Northcarferry
- Drive from Nelson to Palmerston Northcar
6h 54m
$117–454
Activities
- The Plaza Shopping Centre
- Owlcatraz Native Bird and Wildlife Park
Hotel
Day 11: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
- Puke Ariki
Hotel
Day 12: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$114–487
Activities
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Bike the Hawkes Bay Trails
Hotel
Day 13: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Splash Planet
- Hastings City Art Gallery
Hotel
16 days in New Zealand
WellingtonWhangāreiItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- Zealandia Te Mara a Tane
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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
$70–252
Activities
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Auckland Domain Gardens and Wintergardens
Hotel
Day 3: Hamilton, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Hamiltonbus
1h 49m
$12
Activities
- Waterworld Te Rapa
- Hamilton Zoo
Hotel
Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–28
Activities
- Tauranga Farmers Market
- Omokoroa Thermal Hot Pools
Hotel
Day 5: Rotorua, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Rotorua
- Skyline Rotorua
Hotel
Day 6: Christchurch, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from Rotorua to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from Rotorua to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Rotorua to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Christchurchbus
3h 30m
$269–709
Activities
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Port Hills Walks
Hotel
Day 7: Dunedin, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Larnach Castle
- Dunedin Railway Station
Hotel
Day 8: Invercargill, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- Stirling Point
Hotel
Day 9: 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
- Rabbit Island
Hotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Transport
- Drive from Nelson to Palmerston Northcar
- Take the car ferry from Nelson to Palmerston Northcarferry
- Drive from Nelson to Palmerston Northcar
6h 54m
$117–454
Activities
- Caccia Birch House
- Lido Aquatic Centre
Hotel
Day 11: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$18–45
Activities
- Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum
- Pukekura Park
Hotel
Day 12: Napier, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$114–487
Activities
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Bike the Hawkes Bay Trails
Hotel
Day 13: Hastings, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Napier Art Deco Trust Tours
- Hawkes Bay Wine Tours
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
- Auckland Botanic Gardens
- Auckland Airport Viewing Area
Hotel
Day 15: 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 Bay Beach Park
- Sunset Beach
Hotel
Day 16: Whangārei, New Zealand
Transport
- Take the bus from North Shore to Whangāreibus
2h 39m
$12–40
Activities
- Whangarei Art Museum
- AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park
Hotel
