11 days in Auckland, Hamilton & Queenstown Itinerary

Auckland is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Sky Tower, meet the residents at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, get impressive views of Mount Eden, and take an in-depth tour of Auckland Museum.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Auckland travel route planner.

New Delhi, India to Auckland is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Auckland. Traveling from New Delhi in May, expect nights in Auckland to be slightly colder, around 18°C, while days are cooler, around 18°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Hamilton.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Hamilton road trip planning website.

Drive from Auckland to Hamilton in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Queenstown.

Take a break from Queenstown with a short trip to Kawarau Suspension Bridge in Gibbston, about 32 minutes away. There's much more to do: have some family-friendly fun at Skyline Queenstown, admire the natural beauty at Queenstown Gardens, do a tasting at Chard Farm Winery, and identify plant and animal life at Kiwi Park.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Queenstown road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Hamilton to Queenstown takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Wed) before leaving for home.