15 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips New Zealand attractions planner
Start: Melbourne
Fly to Queenstown, Bus to Te Anau
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Te Anau
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Queenstown
— 2 nights
Fly
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Tongariro National Park
— 3 nights
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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 — 2 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Te Anau: Milford Sound (Stirling Falls & Bowen Falls). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Milford Sound, stroll through Lake 2 Lake Trail, take a memorable tour with Tours, and trek along The Chasm Walk.
To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Te Anau travel planner.
Melbourne, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Te Anau is 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can take a bus to Queenstown.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Te Anau travel planner.
Melbourne, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Te Anau is 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) 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 24th (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Wakatipu. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then have some family-friendly fun at Skyline Queenstown.
For more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Queenstown itinerary site.
Traveling by bus from Te Anau to Queenstown takes 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Tongariro National Park.
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For more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Queenstown itinerary site.
Traveling by bus from Te Anau to Queenstown takes 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Tongariro National Park.
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Tongariro National Park — 3 nights
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On the 28th (Fri), hike the day away at Tongariro Alpine Crossing. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Ohakune Old Coach Road, stroll through Ridge Track, trek along Silica Rapids Track, and admire the sheer force of Taranaki Falls.
For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Tongariro National Park vacation planner.
You can fly from Queenstown to Tongariro National Park in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, train, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Tongariro National Park vacation planner.
You can fly from Queenstown to Tongariro National Park in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, train, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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Taupo — 2 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Craters of the Moon, race across the water with a speed boat tour, get in on the family fun at Huka Prawn Park, then view the masterpieces at Tukairangi Gallery, and finally make a trip to Maori Rock Carvings. On the next day, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, take in the natural beauty of Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, and then stroll through Huka Falls Walkway.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Taupo attractions tool.
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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Rotorua.
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To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Taupo attractions tool.
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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 2 nights
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Sulphur City
On the 1st (Mon), witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia, take in the natural beauty of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, and then take a memorable tour with Tours. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, identify plant and animal life at Rainbow Springs Nature Park, and then soothe aching muscles at Wikitoria Maori Healing.
For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Rotorua online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Rotorua, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Paihia.
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For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Rotorua online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Rotorua, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Paihia.
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Paihia — 3 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Paihia side-trips: Russell (Pompallier Mission and Printery & Phantom Sailing). There's still lots to do: admire all the interesting features of Waitangi Treaty Grounds, get in on the family fun at Action World, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and look for all kinds of wild species at Paihia Harbour.
To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Paihia trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Rotorua to Paihia takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Paihia trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Rotorua to Paihia takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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Land of the Long White Cloud
Far-flung New Zealand has become known for its astounding topography, singular biodiversity, varied climate, and for marrying native Maori and post-colonial European cultures on its two main islands and the multitude of smaller landmasses dotted around them. Free-spirited New Zealanders cultivate a love of sports, sustainability, and the outdoors. Far from other landmasses, the islands existed for millions of years before being inhabited by humans, so an abundance of species have come to thrive in the thick, wild rainforest, vast and rugged backland, and extensive surrounding marine areas. While much of New Zealand tourism centers around adventures through this spectacular scenery, take time to explore the nation's rich cultural heritage as well. The traditions and history of the Maoris, and the industry and internationalism of the descendents of the first European settlers endure in fascinating attractions, ranging from museums, to farms, to places of worship.
