60 days in New Zealand Itinerary
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Start: Montreal
Fly to Auckland, Bus to Waitomo Caves
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Waitomo Caves
— 3 nights
Drive
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Rotorua
— 6 nights
Drive
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Taupo
— 6 nights
Shuttle
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Tongariro National Park
— 4 nights
Fly
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Wellington
— 4 nights
Fly to Queenstown, Bus to Te Anau
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Te Anau
— 6 nights
Bus
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Queenstown
— 7 nights
Drive
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Fox Glacier
— 4 nights
Drive
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Christchurch
— 5 nights
Fly
10
Picton
— 2 nights
Fly
11
Paihia
— 6 nights
Fly
12
Auckland
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Montreal
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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: Head underground at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, head outdoors with Waitomo Clay Birds, and take in the views from Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk.
To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Waitomo Caves itinerary maker site.
Montreal, Canada to Waitomo Caves is an approximately 25.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Montreal to Waitomo Caves, you'll lose 17 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Rotorua.
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Montreal, Canada to Waitomo Caves is an approximately 25.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Montreal to Waitomo Caves, you'll lose 17 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 6 nights
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Sulphur City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rotorua: Te Awamutu Space Centre (in Kihikihi) and Hobbiton Movie Set (in Hinuera). There's still lots to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get impressive views of Waimangu Volcanic Valley, learn about winemaking at Volcanic Hills Winery, and trot along with a tour on horseback.
To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Rotorua sightseeing app.
Drive from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in August, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Taupo.
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Drive from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in August, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive 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: admire the sheer force of Huka Falls Walkway, make a trip to Maori Rock Carvings, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lilliput Farm Fun And Animal Park, and take a memorable tour with Tours.
For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Taupo vacation site.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can take a shuttle to Tongariro National Park.
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You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can take a shuttle to Tongariro National Park.
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Tongariro National Park — 4 nights
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categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. On the 2nd (Mon), hike the day away at Horsemtrails. There's lots more to do: get impressive views of Mount Ruapehu, contemplate the waterfront views at Tama Lakes, hit the slopes at Turoa Ski Area, and explore and take pictures at Te Porere Redoubt.
To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Tongariro National Park trip planning tool.
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 2nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Wellington.
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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 2nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Wellington.
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Wellington — 4 nights
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Harbour Capital
Get out of town with these interesting Wellington side-trips: Southward Car Museum (in Paraparaumu) and Martinborough (Poppies Martinborough & Martinborough Wine Tours). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, admire the natural beauty at Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, get to know the resident critters at Wellington Zoo, and catch a ride on Wellington Cable Car.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Wellington trip tool.
Fly from Tongariro National Park to Wellington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. September in Wellington sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel to Te Anau.
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Fly from Tongariro National Park to Wellington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. September in Wellington sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel to Te Anau.
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Te Anau — 6 nights
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Explore Te Anau's surroundings by going to Milford Sound (Bowen Falls, Tutoko Suspension Bridge, &more). Spend the 11th (Wed) exploring at Doubtful Sound. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Milford Sound, explore the fascinating underground world of Te Anau Glowworm Caves, look for all kinds of wild species at Te Anau Bird Sanctuary, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.
To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Te Anau day trip planning tool.
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Wellington to Te Anau takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the bus to Queenstown.
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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Wellington to Te Anau takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the bus to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 7 nights
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Shallow Bay
On the 18th (Wed), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Coronet Peak Ski Resort. There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Wakatipu, get interesting insight from Tours, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Queenstown trip itinerary app.
You can take a bus from Te Anau to Queenstown in 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can go by car to Fox Glacier.
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You can take a bus from Te Anau to Queenstown in 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can go by car to Fox Glacier.
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Fox Glacier — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fox Glacier: Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Glencoe Walk, Kea Point Track, &more). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Gillespies Beach, stroll through Fox Glacier Hiking Trails, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and explore the striking landscape at Franz Josef Glacier.
To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Fox Glacier travel planner.
You can drive from Queenstown to Fox Glacier in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Christchurch.
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You can drive from Queenstown to Fox Glacier in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Christchurch.
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Christchurch — 5 nights
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Garden City
Venture out of the city with trips to Geraldine Observatory (in Geraldine), High Peak Heliski (in Windwhistle) and Black Diamond Safaris (in Methven). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, let the kids burn off some steam at Margaret Mahy Family Playground, and examine the collection at International Antarctic Centre.
To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Christchurch trip itinerary planning site.
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. In September, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Picton.
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To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Christchurch trip itinerary planning site.
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. In September, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Picton.
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Picton — 2 nights
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Gateway to the South Island
Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): stroll through Queen Charlotte Track. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): take a memorable drive along Queen Charlotte Drive and then contemplate the waterfront views at Marlborough Sounds.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Picton trip site.
You can fly from Christchurch to Picton in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Christchurch in September since evenings lows in Picton dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Paihia.
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You can fly from Christchurch to Picton in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Christchurch in September since evenings lows in Picton dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Paihia.
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Paihia — 6 nights
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When in Paihia, make a side trip to see Pompallier Mission and Printery in Russell, approximately Russell away. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and do a tasting at Ake Ake Vineyard.
To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Paihia tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Picton to Paihia in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Auckland.
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You can fly from Picton to Paihia in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Auckland.
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Kerikeri, Pompallier Mission and Printery, Blue River Orchard, Te Kongahu Museum of Waitangi, Opua Kauri Walk
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Auckland — 5 nights
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City of Sails
Explore Auckland's surroundings by going to Sculptureum (in Matakana), Wine Tours & Tastings (in Waiheke Island) and Of Hand & Heart (in Warkworth). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Sky Tower, examine the collection at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, stop by Pauanesia, and steep yourself in history at Stockade Hill.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Auckland day trip planning tool.
Fly from Paihia to Auckland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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Fly from Paihia to Auckland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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Stockade Hill, Sculptureum, Wine Tours & Tastings, MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, Of Hand & Heart
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