15 days in New Zealand Itinerary
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Start: Melbourne
Fly to Queenstown, Bus to Te Anau
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Te Anau
— 3 nights
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Queenstown
— 2 nights
Fly
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Tongariro National Park
— 2 nights
Shuttle
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Taupo
— 2 nights
Drive
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Rotorua
— 2 nights
Fly
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Paihia
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Melbourne
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Te Anau — 3 nights
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When in Te Anau, make a side trip to see Bowen Falls in Milford Sound, approximately Milford Sound away. Spend the 23rd (Sun) exploring at Doubtful Sound. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Milford Sound, look for all kinds of wild species at Te Anau Bird Sanctuary, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and hike along Lake Gunn.
To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Te Anau trip itinerary planning app.
Melbourne, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Melbourne to Te Anau, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can take a bus to Queenstown.
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Melbourne, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Melbourne to Te Anau, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can take a bus to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 2 nights
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Shallow Bay
Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Kiwi Park, get interesting insight from Tours, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally take a memorable tour with Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Wed): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour and then get your game on at Skyline Queenstown.
To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Queenstown journey maker website.
Traveling by bus from Te Anau to Queenstown takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Tongariro National Park.
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Traveling by bus from Te Anau to Queenstown takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Tongariro National Park.
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Tongariro National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): hike along Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Taranaki Falls, admire the sheer force of Tawhai Falls, trek along Whakapapa Nature Walk, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ridge Track, and finally trek along Te Porere Redoubt.
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Fly from Queenstown to Tongariro National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, train, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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Fly from Queenstown to Tongariro National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, train, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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Taupo — 2 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
On the 29th (Sat), find something for the whole family at Huka Prawn Park, then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then explore the striking landscape at Craters of the Moon, and finally don't miss a visit to Maori Rock Carvings. Here are some ideas for day two: push the limits with an extreme tour, take in the natural beauty of Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, then admire the sheer force of Huka Falls Walkway, and finally look for gifts at Souvenir Outlet & Mountain Bike Hire.
To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Taupo trip planning tool.
You can take a shuttle from Tongariro National Park to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rotorua.
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You can take a shuttle from Tongariro National Park to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 2 nights
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Sulphur City
Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): delve into the lush surroundings at Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, then take in the dramatic natural features at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and finally soothe aching muscles at Wikitoria Maori Healing. Here are some ideas for day two: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia.
For photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Rotorua sightseeing planner.
Drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to fly to Paihia.
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Drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to fly to Paihia.
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Paihia — 3 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Paihia: Russell (Pompallier Mission and Printery & Phantom Sailing). There's lots more to do: admire all the interesting features of Waitangi Treaty Grounds, get in on the family fun at Action World, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
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Fly from Rotorua to Paihia in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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Fly from Rotorua to Paihia in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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