22 days in New Zealand Itinerary
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Start: Sofia
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Queenstown
— 4 nights
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Te Anau
— 3 nights
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Wanaka
— 1 night
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Waitomo Caves
— 1 night
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Taupo
— 2 nights
Drive
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Rotorua
— 4 nights
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Whitianga
— 2 nights
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Paihia
— 3 nights
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End: Sofia
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Queenstown — 4 nights
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Shallow Bay
Get outdoors at Queenstown Hill and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore hidden gems such as The Remarkables Ski Area and Arrow River. Go for a jaunt from Queenstown to Mount Creighton to see Glenorchy-Queenstown Road about 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: hike along Ben Lomond Track, take the plunge with a skydiving experience, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and identify plant and animal life at Kiwi Park.
To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Queenstown trip planner.
Sofia, Bulgaria to Queenstown is an approximately 30-hour flight. Traveling from Sofia to Queenstown, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to take a bus to Te Anau.
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Sofia, Bulgaria to Queenstown is an approximately 30-hour flight. Traveling from Sofia to Queenstown, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to take a bus to Te Anau.
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Te Anau — 3 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to The Chasm Walk and Ivan Wilson Park. Get outdoors at Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Step out of Te Anau to go to Milford Sound and see Bowen Falls, which is approximately 1 hour away. There's more to do: stop by Wild Fiordland and explore the fascinating underground world of Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
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Getting from Queenstown to Te Anau by bus takes about 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to take a bus to Wanaka.
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Getting from Queenstown to Te Anau by bus takes about 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to take a bus to Wanaka.
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Wanaka — 1 night
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On the 10th (Fri), hike along Mount Iron Track, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wanaka, and then race across the water with a speed boat tour.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Wanaka. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Waitomo Caves.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Wanaka. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Waitomo Caves.
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Waitomo Caves — 1 night
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On the 11th (Sat), get a dose of the wild on Spellbound, then explore the fascinating underground world of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and then admire the sheer force of Marakopa Falls.
To see maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Waitomo Caves trip itinerary maker website.
You can fly from Wanaka to Waitomo Caves in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Taupo.
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You can fly from Wanaka to Waitomo Caves in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Taupo.
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Taupo — 2 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
On the 12th (Sun), witness a stunning natural landmark at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave, push the limits with an extreme tour, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Huka Falls Walkway. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Tongariro National Trout Centre, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then make a splash at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort.
For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Taupo itinerary website.
You can drive from Waitomo Caves to Taupo in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rotorua.
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For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Taupo itinerary website.
You can drive from Waitomo Caves to Taupo in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 4 nights
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Sulphur City
Visiting Mt Maunganui Main Beach and Waikite Valley Thermal Pools will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Mount Maunganui Base Track and Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park. Step out of Rotorua with an excursion to Mount Maunganui Summit Track in Mount Maunganui--about 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, make a trip to Te Puia, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Rotorua online itinerary planner.
Getting from Taupo to Rotorua by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Rotorua are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Whitianga.
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Getting from Taupo to Rotorua by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Rotorua are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Whitianga.
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Whitianga — 2 nights
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On the 18th (Sat), get up close to creatures of the deep with Cave Cruzer and then test the waters at The Lost Spring. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Hahei Beach Walk, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Hot Water Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cathedral Cove Walk, and finally explore the activities along Stingray Bay.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Whitianga holiday site.
Traveling by car from Rotorua to Whitianga takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In November, daily temperatures in Whitianga can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Paihia.
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Traveling by car from Rotorua to Whitianga takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In November, daily temperatures in Whitianga can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Paihia.
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Paihia — 3 nights
On the 20th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Paihia Harbour, then indulge your senses at Bay Of Islands Tours, and then fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Waitangi Treaty Grounds, hike along Kororipo Pa Historic Walk, look for all kinds of wild species at The Parrot Place, then admire the sheer force of Rainbow Falls, and finally hike along Puketi Nature Trail.
To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Paihia online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Whitianga to Paihia takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Traveling by car from Whitianga to Paihia takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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