New Zealand travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for New Zealand are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
11 days in New Zealand
Auckland DunedinItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- Rangitoto Island Hike
- Eden Park Stadium Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Wellington, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Auckland to Wellingtontrain
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Fly from Auckland to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
3h 26m
$93–310
Activities
- Cuba Street
- Wellington Waterfront Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Palmerston Northbus
2h 5m
$16–45
Activities
- The Plaza Shopping Centre
- Manawatu Gorge Track
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 45m
$120–150
Activities
- SkyCity Hamilton
- Waterworld Te Rapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Adrenalin Forest
- Pilot Bay Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Buried Village of Te Wairoa
- Government Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ahuriri Village
- Art Deco Walking Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hastings City Art Gallery
- Black Barn Vineyards
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
7h 14m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
- Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from New Plymouth to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Christchurchbus
2h 19m
$127–550
Activities
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Cardboard Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Penguin Place
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in New Zealand
Wellington InvercargillItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- National War Memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- Cuba Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Auckland, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Aucklandbus
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Aucklandtransfer
- Fly from Wellington to Aucklandplane
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Aucklandtransfer
- Take the bus from Wellington to Aucklandbus
3h 51m
$90–302
Activities
- Auckland Domain Gardens and Wintergardens
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Hamiltonbus
1h 49m
$11
Activities
- Waitomo Caves
- The Base Shopping Centre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Mount Maunganui Summit Walk
- Pilot Bay Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Skyline Rotorua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ocean Spa
- Marine Parade
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Te Mata Peak
- Splash Planet
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Saddle Road Lookout
- Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Pukekura Park
- Puke Ariki
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from New Plymouth to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Christchurchbus
2h 19m
$127–550
Activities
- Punting on the Avon River
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Larnach Castle
- Baldwin Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$55–70
Activities
- Demolition World
- Anderson Park Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in New Zealand
Christchurch WhangāreiItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Christchurch Gondola
- Orana Wildlife Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Tunnel Beach
- Baldwin Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$55–70
Activities
- Splash Palace
- Stirling Point
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Auckland, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Invercargill to Aucklandtaxi
- Fly from Invercargill to Aucklandplane
- Take the transfer from Invercargill to Aucklandtransfer
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Aucklandbus
3h 36m
$121–625
Activities
- Auckland Domain Gardens and Wintergardens
- Waiheke Island Ferry and Vineyards
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Wellington, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Auckland to Wellingtontrain
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Fly from Auckland to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
3h 26m
$93–310
Activities
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Space Place at Carter Observatory
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Palmerston Northbus
2h 5m
$16–45
Activities
- Saddle Road Lookout
- Dugald McKenzie Rose Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 45m
$120–150
Activities
- Waitomo Caves
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Marshalls Animal Park
- Hairy Maclary and Friends Waterfront Sculpture
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Skyline Rotorua
- Lake Rotorua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- Bike the Hawkes Bay Trails
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Birdwoods Gallery and Sweet Shop
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
7h 14m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Puke Ariki
- New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Whangārei, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Whangāreitaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Whangāreiplane
- Take the transfer from New Plymouth to Whangāreitransfer
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whangāreibus
4h 17m
$111–499
Activities
- Abbey Caves
- Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Maori Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in New Zealand
Auckland WhangāreiItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- Parnell Village Exploration
- Waiheke Island Ferry and Vineyards
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Wellington, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Auckland to Wellingtontrain
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Fly from Auckland to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Auckland to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Auckland to Wellingtonbus
3h 26m
$93–310
Activities
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Zealandia Te Mara a Tane
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Palmerston Northbus
2h 5m
$16–45
Activities
- Caccia Birch House
- Central Energy Trust Arena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 45m
$120–150
Activities
- Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
- Waitomo Caves
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Tauranga Farmers Market
- Marshalls Animal Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Polynesian Spa
- Kuirau Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus
3h 54m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ocean Spa
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Wine Tours
- Ocean Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Hastings to New Plymouthbus
7h 14m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from New Plymouth to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Christchurchbus
2h 19m
$127–550
Activities
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Orana Wildlife Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Baldwin Street
- Penguin Place
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$55–70
Activities
- Invercargill Water Tower
- E Hayes and Sons Motorworks Collection
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Nelson, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Invercargill to Nelsontaxi
- Fly from Invercargill to Nelsonplane
- Take the transfer from Invercargill to Nelsontransfer
- Take the bus from Invercargill to Nelsonbus
4h 13m
$120–676
Activities
- Maitai Valley Walk
- The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Whangārei, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Whangāreibus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Whangāreitransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Whangāreiplane
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Whangāreitransfer
- Take the bus from Nelson to Whangāreibus
4h 52m
$100–656
Activities
- Whangarei Falls
- Clapham National Clock Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
