58 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips New Zealand travel route builder
Start: Perth
Fly to Queenstown, Bus to Te Anau
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Te Anau
— 7 nights
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Queenstown
— 6 nights
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Fox Glacier
— 4 nights
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Christchurch
— 4 nights
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Wellington
— 4 nights
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Tongariro National Park
— 5 nights
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Taupo
— 6 nights
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Rotorua
— 6 nights
Drive
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Waitomo Caves
— 3 nights
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Bus to Ohaupo, Taxi to Hamilton Airport, Fly to Whangarei
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Whangarei
— 1 night
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Paihia
— 6 nights
Fly
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Auckland
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Perth
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Te Anau — 7 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Te Anau: Milford Sound (Bowen Falls & Milford sound Hwy). Spend the 10th (Sat) exploring at Doubtful Sound. On the 9th (Fri), hike the day away at Kepler Track. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Milford Sound, tour the pleasant surroundings at Gertrude Saddle, trek along Lake Gunn, and explore the fascinating underground world of Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Te Anau road trip tool.
Perth, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time is 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to take a bus to Queenstown.
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To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Te Anau road trip tool.
Perth, Australia to Te Anau is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time is 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to take a bus to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 6 nights
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Shallow Bay
Queenstown is known for fun & games, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: have some family-friendly fun at Skyline Queenstown, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Wakatipu, and push the limits with an extreme tour.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Queenstown travel route builder site.
Traveling by bus from Te Anau to Queenstown takes 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Fox Glacier.
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To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Queenstown travel route builder site.
Traveling by bus from Te Anau to Queenstown takes 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Fox Glacier.
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Fox Glacier — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fox Glacier: Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Kea Point Track, Glencoe Walk, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Franz Josef Glacier, tour the pleasant surroundings at Moraine Walk, see what you can catch with Glacier Country Lake Tours, and enjoy the sand and surf at Gillespies Beach.
For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Fox Glacier trip planner.
Getting from Queenstown to Fox Glacier by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Christchurch.
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For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Fox Glacier trip planner.
Getting from Queenstown to Fox Glacier by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Christchurch.
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Christchurch — 4 nights
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Garden City
Get out of town with these interesting Christchurch side-trips: Akaroa (Coronation Library & Dolphin & Whale Watching). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, examine the collection at International Antarctic Centre, get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Christchurch road trip website.
You can drive from Fox Glacier to Christchurch in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Wellington.
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To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Christchurch road trip website.
You can drive from Fox Glacier to Christchurch in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Wellington.
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Wellington — 4 nights
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Harbour Capital
Go for a jaunt from Wellington to Paraparaumu to see Southward Car Museum about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, contemplate the long history of Katherine Mansfield House and Garden, get great views at Mount Victoria, and get engrossed in the history at Wellington Museum.
For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Wellington online attractions planner.
Getting from Christchurch to Wellington by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Wellington when traveling from Christchurch in February, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Tongariro National Park.
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For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Wellington online attractions planner.
Getting from Christchurch to Wellington by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Wellington when traveling from Christchurch in February, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Tongariro National Park.
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Tongariro National Park — 5 nights
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On the 9th (Sat), hike the day away at Tongariro Alpine Crossing. On the 6th (Wed), hike the day away at Horsemtrails. The adventure continues: trek along Tongariro Northern Circuit, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rotopounamu Track, get to know the fascinating history of Ohakune Old Coach Road, and take in the pleasant sights at Mead's Wall.
To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Tongariro National Park travel planner.
Getting from Wellington to Tongariro National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Tongariro National Park travel planner.
Getting from Wellington to Tongariro National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to take a shuttle to Taupo.
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Taupo — 6 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, get in on the family fun at Huka Prawn Park, witness a stunning natural landmark at Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve, and look for all kinds of wild species at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave.
To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Taupo holiday maker.
You can take a shuttle from Tongariro National Park to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Taupo holiday maker.
You can take a shuttle from Tongariro National Park to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 6 nights
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Sulphur City
Change things up with these side-trips from Rotorua: Hamilton Gardens (in Hamilton), Hobbiton Movie Set (in Hinuera) and Mount Maunganui (Mount Maunganui Base Track & Mount Maunganui Summit Track). There's lots more to do: take in the natural beauty of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, stroll through Lake Okareka Walkway, delve into the lush surroundings at Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, and contemplate the geological forces at Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Rotorua trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in March, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Waitomo Caves.
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For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Rotorua trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Taupo to Rotorua in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in March, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Waitomo Caves.
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Waitomo Caves — 3 nights
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Waitomo Caves is known for nature, adventure, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, hike along Ruakuri Walk, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and take in the views from Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk.
Plan trip to Waitomo Caves with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by car from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel to Whangarei.
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Plan trip to Waitomo Caves with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by car from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel to Whangarei.
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Whangarei — 1 night
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On the 25th (Mon), hike along Bream Head Coast Walks, then look for all kinds of wild species at Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Whangarei Falls.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Whangarei trip planning tool.
Traveling by combination of bus, taxi, and flight from Waitomo Caves to Whangarei takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Paihia.
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To find reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Whangarei trip planning tool.
Traveling by combination of bus, taxi, and flight from Waitomo Caves to Whangarei takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Paihia.
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Paihia — 6 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Paihia: Russell (Tapeka Point Track & Pompallier Mission and Printery). Spend a day of island exploring on the 31st (Sun) at Urupukapuka Island. Spend the 27th (Wed) observing fascinating marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, look for all kinds of wild species at Paihia Harbour, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and admire the landmark architecture of St Paul's Anglican Church.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Paihia trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Whangarei to Paihia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can fly to Auckland.
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For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Paihia trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Whangarei to Paihia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can fly to Auckland.
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Auckland — 5 nights
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City of Sails
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Auckland: Muriwai Gannet Colony (in Muriwai Beach) and Matakana Village (in Matakana). Dedicate the 4th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Sky Tower, head off the coast to Tiritiri Matangi Visitor Centre, steep yourself in history at Stockade Hill, and look for gifts at Pauanesia.
To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Auckland trip itinerary maker tool.
Getting from Paihia to Auckland by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Auckland are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Auckland trip itinerary maker tool.
Getting from Paihia to Auckland by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Auckland are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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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.
