27 days in New Zealand & Norfolk Island Itinerary
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Start: Adelaide, Australia
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Queenstown, New Zealand
— 3 nights
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Wanaka, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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Te Anau, New Zealand
— 4 nights
Drive
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Christchurch, New Zealand
— 1 night
Drive to Picton, Ferry to Wellington
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Wellington, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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Taupo, New Zealand
— 3 nights
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Rotorua, New Zealand
— 3 nights
Drive
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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
— 1 day
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Auckland, New Zealand
— 3 nights
Fly
10
Norfolk Island, Australia
— 3 nights
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End: Adelaide, Australia
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Queenstown, New Zealand — 3 nights
Shallow Bay
Step off the beaten path and head to Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Tiki Trail. Visiting Fishing Charters & Tours and Zipline will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: see Off-Road Tours, explore the landscape on two wheels at Queenstown Trail, trek along Lake Hayes Walkway, and explore the activities along Moke Lake.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Queenstown online trip maker.
Adelaide, Australia to Queenstown is an approximately 9-hour flight. You'll lose 2.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Queenstown due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Wanaka.
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Adelaide, Australia to Queenstown is an approximately 9-hour flight. You'll lose 2.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Queenstown due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Wanaka.
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Wanaka, New Zealand — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): hit the slopes at Wanaka and then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Iron Track and then explore the activities along Lake Wanaka.
To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Wanaka attractions planner.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Wanaka takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can take a bus to Te Anau.
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Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Wanaka takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can take a bus to Te Anau.
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Te Anau, New Zealand — 4 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Te Anau Glowworm Caves and Te Anau Bird Sanctuary. Step out of the city life by going to The Chasm Walk and Milford sound Hwy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Te Anau: Milford Sound (Bowen Falls & Eglinton Valley). The adventure continues: hike along Lake Marian Track, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lake 2 Lake Trail, relax and rejuvenate at Fiordland Massage Clinic, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.
For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Te Anau route planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Wanaka to Te Anau. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Christchurch.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Wanaka to Te Anau. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Christchurch.
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Christchurch, New Zealand — 1 night
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Garden City
Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): examine the collection at International Antarctic Centre, ponder the design of Peacock Fountain, then take an in-depth tour of Canterbury Museum, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Port Hills, then take some stellar pictures from Godley Head, then kick back and relax at Corsair Bay, and finally steep yourself in history at Riccarton House & Bush.
To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Christchurch tour itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Te Anau to Christchurch in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Christchurch are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Wellington.
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You can drive from Te Anau to Christchurch in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Christchurch are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Wellington.
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Wellington, New Zealand — 2 nights
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Harbour Capital
Get in touch with nature at Pencarrow Coastal Trail and Mount Kaukau. Appreciate the collections at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and National War Memorial. There's much more to do: look and learn at Space Place at Carter Observatory, kick back and relax at Scorching Bay, see Off-Road Tours, and take a memorable tour with Tours.
To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Wellington tour itinerary app.
You can fly from Christchurch to Wellington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Christchurch in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Wellington. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Taupo.
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You can fly from Christchurch to Wellington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Christchurch in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Wellington. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Taupo.
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Taupo, New Zealand — 3 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
Get outdoors at Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve and Huka Falls. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Huka Falls Walkway, race across the water with a speed boat tour, push the limits with an extreme tour, and explore the striking landscape at Craters of the Moon.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Taupo trip builder tool.
Fly from Wellington to Taupo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rotorua.
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Fly from Wellington to Taupo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rotorua.
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Rotorua, New Zealand — 3 nights
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Sulphur City
On the 15th (Mon), get engrossed in the history at Bibleworld Musuem & Discovery Centre, view the masterpieces at 3D Trick Art Gallery, then experience rural life at aMAZEme, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rainbow Mountain - Crater Lake Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: witness a stunning natural landmark at Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, then delve into the lush surroundings at Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Tarawera's Hot Water Beach.
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Traveling by car from Taupo to Rotorua takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Waitomo Caves.
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Traveling by car from Taupo to Rotorua takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Waitomo Caves.
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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand — 1 day
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On the 17th (Wed), take a memorable tour with Tours, then explore the fascinating underground world of Caveworld, then explore the fascinating underground world of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Footwhistle Glowworm Cave.
For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Waitomo Caves online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Auckland.
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You can drive from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Auckland.
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Auckland, New Zealand — 3 nights
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City of Sails
On the 18th (Thu), learn about all things military at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Helier's Bay, then steep yourself in history at Howick Historical Village, and finally step off the mainland to explore Hauraki Gulf. Here are some ideas for day two: grab your bike and head to Nelson Street Cycleway, then enjoy the sand and surf at Mission Bay Beach, then glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Sky Tower.
To see photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Auckland holiday planner.
You can drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Auckland can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to fly to Norfolk Island.
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You can drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Auckland can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to fly to Norfolk Island.
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Norfolk Island, Australia — 3 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Emily Bay and Green Eyes Environmental Bird Tours. Let the collections at Bounty Museum and Gallery Guava capture your imagination. The adventure continues: cast your line with Advance Fishing, see the interesting displays at Protestant Chapel Maritime Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Cresswell Bay, and look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Norfolk Island trip planner.
You can fly from Auckland to Norfolk Island in 6 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Auckland to Norfolk Island. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Auckland in January: highs in Norfolk Island hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.
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You can fly from Auckland to Norfolk Island in 6 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Auckland to Norfolk Island. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Auckland in January: highs in Norfolk Island hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) 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.
