32 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips New Zealand visit planner
Start: Norwich
Train to Liverpool Street station, Fly to Auckland
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Auckland
— 4 nights
Fly
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Rotorua
— 5 nights
Drive
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Taupo
— 4 nights
Fly
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Wellington
— 2 nights
Fly
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Queenstown
— 4 nights
Bus
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Wanaka
— 3 nights
Drive
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Te Anau
— 4 nights
Drive
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Dunedin
— 2 nights
Fly
9
Christchurch
— 2 nights
Fly to London Heathrow, Train to Norwich
End: Norwich
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Auckland — 4 nights
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City of Sails
Step off the beaten path and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and Orewa Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Piha Beach and One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie). Take a break from Auckland with a short trip to Sculptureum in Matakana, about 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: step off the mainland to explore Tiritiri Matangi Visitor Centre, stop by Pauanesia, examine the collection at Auckland Museum, and explore the world behind art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki.
Plan my trip to Auckland with suggested itineraries provided by Klarna Trips.
Norwich, UK to Auckland is an approximately 30.5-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Norwich to Auckland, you'll lose 12 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Auckland when traveling from Norwich in May, with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to fly to Rotorua.
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Plan my trip to Auckland with suggested itineraries provided by Klarna Trips.
Norwich, UK to Auckland is an approximately 30.5-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Norwich to Auckland, you'll lose 12 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Auckland when traveling from Norwich in May, with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to fly to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 5 nights
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Sulphur City
Do some cultural sightseeing at Buried Village of Te Wairoa and Volcanic Hills Winery. Discover out-of-the-way places like Mount Maunganui Summit Track and Mount Maunganui Base Track. Explore Rotorua's surroundings by going to Mt Maunganui Main Beach (in Mount Maunganui) and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (in Waitomo Caves). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre, explore the activities along Lake Rotorua, contemplate the geological forces at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
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Fly from Auckland to Rotorua in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Rotorua when traveling from Auckland in May, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Taupo.
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Ask Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Rotorua fast, fun, and easy.
Fly from Auckland to Rotorua in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Rotorua when traveling from Auckland in May, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Taupo.
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Taupo — 4 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Spellbound and Lake Taupo. Get in touch with nature at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and River Rafting & Tubing. Change things up with these side-trips from Taupo: Tongariro National Park (Mounds Walk & Te Porere Redoubt). The adventure continues: hike along Huka Falls Walkway, get interesting insight from Tours, look for gifts at Huka Honey Hive, and look for all kinds of wild species at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave.
To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Taupo road trip planning website.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Wellington.
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To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Taupo road trip planning website.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Wellington.
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Tongariro National Park, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, River Rafting & Tubing, Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave, Spellbound
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Wellington — 2 nights
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Harbour Capital
On the 24th (Wed), admire the landmark architecture of Old St Paul's, surround yourself with nature on Kapiti Island Nature Tours, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, then take an in-depth tour of Wellington Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Wellington online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Taupo to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Wellington can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Queenstown.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Wellington online trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Taupo to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Wellington can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 4 nights
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Shallow Bay
Do some cultural sightseeing at Wine Tours & Tastings and Peregrine Wines. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glenorchy-Queenstown Road and Ben Lomond Track. There's still lots to do: hike along Queenstown Hill, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, take the plunge with a skydiving experience, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Queenstown trip builder website.
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 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the bus to Wanaka.
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To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Queenstown trip builder website.
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 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the bus to Wanaka.
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Wanaka — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Roys Peak Track and Lake Wanaka. Discover out-of-the-way places like Fishing Charters & Tours and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. The adventure continues: trek along Mount Iron Track.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Wanaka online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Wanaka takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can take a bus to Te Anau.
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To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Wanaka online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Wanaka takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can take a bus to Te Anau.
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Te Anau — 4 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to The Chasm Walk and Lake Te Anau. Explore hidden gems such as Doubtful Sound and Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Step out of Te Anau to go to Milford Sound and see Bowen Falls, which is approximately 1 hour away. The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with Wild Fiordland, trek along Mirror Lakes Walk, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Gunn, and relax and rejuvenate at Fiordland Massage Clinic.
To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Te Anau trip itinerary website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Wanaka to Te Anau. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can take a bus to Dunedin.
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To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Te Anau trip itinerary website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Wanaka to Te Anau. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can take a bus to Dunedin.
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Dunedin — 2 nights
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Edinburgh of the South
Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): don't miss a visit to The World's Steepest Street, then look for all kinds of wild species at Otago Peninsula, and then identify plant and animal life at Penguin Place. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, then trek along Tunnel Beach Track, then admire the natural beauty at Dunedin Chinese Garden, and finally see the sky in a new way at Tuhura Otago Museum.
For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Dunedin route builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Dunedin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to Christchurch.
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For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Dunedin route builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Dunedin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to Christchurch.
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Christchurch — 2 nights
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Garden City
Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, examine the collection at International Antarctic Centre, then see the interesting displays at Quake City, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cardboard Cathedral, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Margaret Mahy Family Playground.
To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Christchurch driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Dunedin to Christchurch takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Christchurch are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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To find maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Christchurch driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Dunedin to Christchurch takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Christchurch are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to 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.
