16 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips New Zealand trip planner
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
— 3 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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Take a break from Te Anau with a short trip to Bowen Falls in Milford Sound, about 1 hour away. Spend the 22nd (Sat) exploring at Doubtful Sound. There's much more to do: explore the activities along Milford Sound, hike along The Chasm Walk, get interesting insight from Tours, and take some stellar pictures from Te Anau Lion Lookout Point.
To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Te Anau trip maker tool.
Melbourne, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Queenstown.
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Melbourne, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 2 nights
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Shallow Bay
On the 24th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then have some family-friendly fun at Skyline Queenstown. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Kiwi Park, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and finally get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.
For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Queenstown online day trip planner.
Take a bus from Te Anau to Queenstown in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Tongariro National Park.
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Take a bus from Te Anau to Queenstown in 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Tongariro National Park.
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Tongariro National Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): stroll through Tongariro Alpine Crossing. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Taranaki Falls, stroll through Whakapapa Nature Walk, then take in the dramatic scenery at Tawhai Falls, and finally stroll through Ohakune Old Coach Road.
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You can 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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You can 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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Taupo — 3 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
Taupo is known for nature, theme parks, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Huka Falls Walkway, take in the natural beauty of Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, explore the activities along Lake Taupo, and get in on the family fun at Huka Prawn Park.
For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Taupo online trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Tongariro National Park to Taupo by shuttle takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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Getting from Tongariro National Park to Taupo by shuttle takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car 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 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, then delve into the lush surroundings at Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get impressive views of Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia.
For maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Rotorua tour planning website.
Drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Rotorua can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time 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, daily temperatures in Rotorua can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Paihia.
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Paihia — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Russell (Pompallier Mission and Printery & Phantom Sailing). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Waitangi Treaty Grounds, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, admire the landmark architecture of The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.
To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Paihia planner.
You can fly from Rotorua to Paihia in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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You can fly from Rotorua to Paihia in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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