60 days in New Zealand, Sydney & Dubbo Itinerary
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Start: Chennai, India
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Auckland, New Zealand
— 5 nights
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Rotorua, New Zealand
— 5 nights
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Taupo, New Zealand
— 6 nights
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Wellington, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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Picton, New Zealand
— 3 nights
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Nelson, New Zealand
— 2 nights
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Franz Josef, New Zealand
— 6 nights
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Queenstown, New Zealand
— 5 nights
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Te Anau, New Zealand
— 6 nights
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Dunedin, New Zealand
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Christchurch, New Zealand
— 4 nights
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Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Picton, New Zealand
— 1 night
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Wellington, New Zealand
— 1 night
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Sydney, Australia
— 5 nights
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Dubbo, Australia
— 2 nights
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Auckland, New Zealand — 5 nights
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City of Sails
Get outdoors at Rangitoto Island and Tiritiri Matangi Visitor Centre. Get a sense of the local culture at Wine Tours & Tastings and Auckland Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Auckland: Westbrook Winery (in Waimauku), Orewa Beach (in Orewa) and Muriwai Gannet Colony (in Muriwai Beach). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Sky Tower, do a tasting at Foxes Island, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and steep yourself in history at Stockade Hill.
For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Auckland trip builder site.
Chennai, India to Auckland is an approximately 18-hour flight. Traveling from Chennai to Auckland, you'll lose 6.5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Chennai in April, plan for cooler days in Auckland, with highs around 22°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Fri) before leaving for Rotorua.
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Chennai, India to Auckland is an approximately 18-hour flight. Traveling from Chennai to Auckland, you'll lose 6.5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Chennai in April, plan for cooler days in Auckland, with highs around 22°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Fri) before leaving for Rotorua.
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Rotorua, New Zealand — 5 nights
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Sulphur City
Get outdoors at Zipline and Te Puia. Rotorua Museum and the Zeus Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Rotorua: Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (in Waitomo Caves), Mount Maunganui Summit Track (in Mount Maunganui) and Hobbiton Movie Set (in Hinuera). And it doesn't end there: take in the natural beauty of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, explore the striking landscape of Waiotapu Boardwalk/ Mud Pool, learn about winemaking at Volcanic Hills Winery, and relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Rotorua travel route planning site.
Traveling by flight from Auckland to Rotorua takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Auckland in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Rotorua, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Taupo.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Rotorua travel route planning site.
Traveling by flight from Auckland to Rotorua takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Auckland in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Rotorua, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Taupo.
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Taupo, New Zealand — 6 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
Get in touch with nature at Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Horsemtrails. Do some cultural sightseeing at Tongariro Northern Circuit and Whakapapa Nature Walk. Venture out of the city with trips to Whakapapa (Ridge Track & Silica Rapids Track) and Tongariro National Park (Taranaki Falls, Rotopounamu Track, &more). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Huka Falls Walkway, take in the natural beauty of Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours, and get interesting insight from Tours.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Taupo travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Wellington.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Taupo travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Wellington.
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Wellington, New Zealand — 2 nights
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Harbour Capital
On the 19th (Wed), get a sense of history and politics at New Zealand Parliament, admire the landmark architecture of Old St Paul's, then ponder the world of politics at Old Government Buildings, then get engrossed in the history at Wellington Museum, and finally examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, then take in nature's colorful creations at Wellington Botanic Garden, then take a memorable ride with Wellington Cable Car, and finally get a sense of history and politics at The Supreme Court of New Zealand.
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Wellington trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Taupo to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Wellington, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the ferry to Picton.
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To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Wellington trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Taupo to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Wellington, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the ferry to Picton.
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Picton, New Zealand — 3 nights
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Gateway to the South Island
Get outdoors at Sounds Connection and Karaka Point Walk. Get some cultural insight at Framingham Wines and The National Whale Centre. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Marlborough Sounds, contemplate the long history of Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, take in the waterfront at Picton Sound, and do a tasting at Bladen Wines.
To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Picton driving holiday app.
Ride a ferry from Wellington to Picton in 4 hours. April in Picton sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Nelson.
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To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Picton driving holiday app.
Ride a ferry from Wellington to Picton in 4 hours. April in Picton sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Nelson.
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Nelson, New Zealand — 2 nights
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Top of the South
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): head outdoors with SUPSTAR, take an in-depth tour of Nelson Provincial Museum, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Nelson trip builder tool.
You can drive from Picton to Nelson in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Franz Josef.
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To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Nelson trip builder tool.
You can drive from Picton to Nelson in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Franz Josef.
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Franz Josef, New Zealand — 6 nights
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Get outdoors at Franz Josef Glacier and Kea Point Track. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Franz Josef: Fox Glacier (Mount Fox Route & Gillespies Beach) and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Sealy Tarns Track, Glencoe Walk, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through Fox Glacier South Side Walk, hike along Alex Knob Track, make a trip to River Walk, and cast your line with Glacier Country Lake Tours.
To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Franz Josef online tour builder.
Traveling by car from Nelson to Franz Josef takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. You will leave for Queenstown on the 1st (Mon).
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Traveling by car from Nelson to Franz Josef takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. You will leave for Queenstown on the 1st (Mon).
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Queenstown, New Zealand — 5 nights
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Shallow Bay
Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Speed Boats Tours. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Wine Tours & Tastings and Kawarau Suspension Bridge. When in Queenstown, make a side trip to see Mount Aspiring National Park in Wanaka, approximately Wanaka away. There's lots more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, tee off at Queenstown Golf Club, get your game on at Skyline Queenstown, and do a tasting at Peregrine Wines.
Make your Queenstown itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Franz Josef to Queenstown in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to take a bus to Te Anau.
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You can drive from Franz Josef to Queenstown in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to take a bus to Te Anau.
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Te Anau, New Zealand — 6 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Milford Sound and Mirror Lakes Walk. Venture out of the city with trips to Milford Sound (Fiordland Discovery, Milford sound Hwy, &more). Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring at Doubtful Sound. On the 7th (Sun), hike the day away at Kepler Track. There's still lots to do: trek along Lake Marian Track, relax and rejuvenate at Fiordland Massage Clinic, explore the fascinating underground world of Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and stroll through The Chasm Walk.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Te Anau trip planner.
Take a bus from Queenstown to Te Anau in 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the bus to Dunedin.
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To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Te Anau trip planner.
Take a bus from Queenstown to Te Anau in 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the bus to Dunedin.
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Dunedin, New Zealand — 4 nights
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Edinburgh of the South
Popular historic sites such as Nugget Point/Tokata Walks and Waikouaiti Beach are in your itinerary. We've included these beaches for you: Allans Beach and Karitane Beach. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at The Royal Albatross Centre, take in the exciting artwork at Dunedin Public Art Gallery, explore the historical opulence of Larnach Castle & Gardens, and look and learn at Tuhura Otago Museum.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Dunedin itinerary builder tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Dunedin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can fly to Christchurch.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Dunedin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can fly to Christchurch.
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Christchurch, New Zealand — 4 nights
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Garden City
Mona Vale and Ferrymead Heritage Park will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Christchurch to Little River Railtrail. Explore Christchurch's surroundings by going to Akaroa (Meniscus Wine Lounge & Meniscus Wines). And it doesn't end there: walk around Christchurch Botanic Gardens, have fun at Margaret Mahy Family Playground, take an in-depth tour of Canterbury Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cardboard Cathedral.
To see reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Christchurch day trip planning site.
You can fly from Dunedin to Christchurch in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Christchurch are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kaikoura.
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To see reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Christchurch day trip planning site.
You can fly from Dunedin to Christchurch in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Christchurch are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kaikoura.
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Kaikoura, New Zealand — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then hike along Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway.
To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Kaikoura trip planner.
You can drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Picton.
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To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Kaikoura trip planner.
You can drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Picton.
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Picton, New Zealand — 1 night
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Gateway to the South Island
On the 22nd (Mon), stroll through Queen Charlotte Track.
To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Picton day trip tool.
You can drive from Kaikoura to Picton in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to Wellington.
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To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Picton day trip tool.
You can drive from Kaikoura to Picton in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to Wellington.
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Wellington, New Zealand — 1 night
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Harbour Capital
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, then go from sight to sight with Wellington Cable Car, and then see the interesting displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
To see ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Wellington holiday builder site.
Ride a ferry from Picton to Wellington in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Sydney.
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To see ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Wellington holiday builder site.
Ride a ferry from Picton to Wellington in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Sydney.
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Sydney, Australia — 5 nights
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The Harbour City
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The Rocks and Government House. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Shelly Beach (in Manly) and Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Darling Harbour, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, kick back and relax at Clovelly Beach, and hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Sydney trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Wellington to Sydney in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Wellington to Sydney, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Wellington in May, you will find days in Sydney are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Dubbo.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Sydney trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Wellington to Sydney in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Wellington to Sydney, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Wellington in May, you will find days in Sydney are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Dubbo.
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Dubbo, Australia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): get to know the resident critters at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, then don't miss a visit to Dundullimal Homestead, and then gain interesting insight with Old Dubbo Gaol.
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Dubbo trip planner.
You can fly from Sydney to Dubbo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Dubbo, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Dubbo trip planner.
You can fly from Sydney to Dubbo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sydney in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Dubbo, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) 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.
