22 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips New Zealand journey builder
Start: Sydney
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Paihia
— 1 night
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Auckland
— 1 night
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Waitomo Caves
— 2 nights
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Rotorua
— 3 nights
Drive
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Taupo
— 3 nights
Shuttle
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Tongariro National Park
— 2 nights
Fly
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Wellington
— 1 night
Fly
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Queenstown
— 4 nights
Bus
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Te Anau
— 4 nights
Bus to Queenstown, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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Paihia — 1 night
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On the 14th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds and then do a tasting at Ake Ake Vineyard. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then look for gifts at The Cabbage Tree Shop, and finally let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
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Sydney, Australia to Paihia is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time is 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Auckland.
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Sydney, Australia to Paihia is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time is 2 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Auckland.
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Auckland — 1 night
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City of Sails
On the 16th (Sun), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then learn about all things military at Auckland Museum, then stop by Pauanesia, and finally don't miss a visit to Sky Tower.
For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Auckland online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Paihia to Auckland takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Auckland sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Waitomo Caves.
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For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Auckland online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Paihia to Auckland takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Auckland sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Waitomo Caves.
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Waitomo Caves — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): explore the fascinating underground world of Aranui Cave, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then examine the collection at The Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): Head underground at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, then hike along Ruakuri Walk, then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally admire the sheer force of Marakopa Falls.
To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Waitomo Caves vacation planner.
You can drive from Auckland to Waitomo Caves in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Waitomo Caves vacation planner.
You can drive from Auckland to Waitomo Caves in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 3 nights
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Sulphur City
Rotorua is known for nature, adventure, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, do a tasting at Volcanic Hills Winery, explore the world behind art at Rotorua Museum, and look for all kinds of wild species at Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park.
To find ratings and tourist information, read our Rotorua trip planner.
Traveling by car from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Rotorua, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Taupo.
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To find ratings and tourist information, read our Rotorua trip planner.
Traveling by car from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Rotorua, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car 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: take in the dramatic scenery at Huka Falls Walkway, race across the water with a speed boat tour, take in the natural beauty of Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, and push the limits with an extreme tour.
To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Taupo trip builder.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to take a shuttle to Tongariro National Park.
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To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Taupo trip builder.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to take a shuttle to Tongariro National Park.
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Tongariro National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Te Porere Redoubt, admire the sheer force of Tawhai Falls, and then contemplate the geological forces at Mount Ruapehu. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Mead's Wall, hit the slopes at Turoa Ski Area, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Mangawhero Falls.
To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Tongariro National Park trip itinerary builder website.
You can take a shuttle from Taupo to Tongariro National Park in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Wellington.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Tongariro National Park trip itinerary builder website.
You can take a shuttle from Taupo to Tongariro National Park in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Wellington.
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Wellington — 1 night
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Harbour Capital
On the 27th (Thu), meet the residents at Wellington Zoo, then get a sense of history and politics at New Zealand Parliament, then take a memorable ride with Wellington Cable Car, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Wellington trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Tongariro National Park to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in July, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to Queenstown.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Wellington trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Tongariro National Park to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in July, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 4 nights
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Shallow Bay
On the 28th (Fri), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Coronet Peak Ski Resort. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, hit the slopes at PowderPak Parks, take in the awesome beauty at The Remarkables Ski Area, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Queenstown day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Wellington to Queenstown takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to catch the bus to Te Anau.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Queenstown day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Wellington to Queenstown takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to catch the bus to Te Anau.
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Te Anau — 4 nights
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Explore Te Anau's surroundings by going to Milford Sound (Stirling Falls & Bowen Falls). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Milford Sound, indulge in some personalized pampering at Fiordland Massage Clinic, explore the fascinating underground world of Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and identify plant and animal life at Te Anau Bird Sanctuary.
For ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Te Anau visit planner.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Te Anau takes 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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For ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Te Anau visit planner.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Te Anau takes 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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New Zealand travel guide
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.
