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.
10 days in New Zealand
Auckland HamiltonItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Mount Eden Summit
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
- Wellington Cable Car
- Wellington Waterfront Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Christchurchbus
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Christchurchtransfer
- Fly from Wellington to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Wellington to Christchurchbus
2h 44m
$75–283
Activities
- New Regent Street
- Christchurch Gondola
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Dunedin Railway Station
- St Pauls Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–70
Activities
- Demolition World
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: 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
3h 58m
$109–624
Activities
- Founders Heritage Park
- Rabbit Island
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Napierbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Napiertransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Napierplane
3h 57m
$77–553
Activities
- MTG Hawkes Bay
- Te Mata Peak
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
- Splash Planet
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Esplanade Scenic Railway
- Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 25m
$120–150
Activities
- Camjet Jet Boat Tours
- Waterworld Te Rapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in New Zealand
Wellington HamiltonItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Weta Workshop Tours
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 56m
$89–302
Activities
- Eden Park Stadium Tour
- Waiheke Island Ferry and Vineyards
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Kuirau Park
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Rotorua to Christchurchtaxi
- Fly from Rotorua to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Rotorua to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Christchurchbus
3h 31m
$330–784
Activities
- Sumner Beach
- Punting on the Avon River
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Olveston Historic Home
- Royal Albatross Centre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–70
Activities
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- Queens Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: 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
3h 58m
$109–624
Activities
- The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu
- Jensens Pottery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Napierbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Napiertransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Napierplane
3h 57m
$77–553
Activities
- Ahuriri Village
- Napier Prison Tours
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Ocean Beach
- Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- New Zealand Rugby Museum
- Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 25m
$120–150
Activities
- Camjet Jet Boat Tours
- Hamilton Lake Domain Lake Rotoroa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in New Zealand
Christchurch NapierItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Quake City
- Orana Wildlife Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- St Pauls Cathedral
- Olveston Historic Home
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–70
Activities
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- E Hayes and Sons Motorworks Collection
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: 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
3h 58m
$109–624
Activities
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Miyazu Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Wellington, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Wellingtonbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Wellingtontransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Nelson to Wellingtonbus
2h 35m
$88–223
Activities
- National War Memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- Zealandia Te Mara a Tane
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: 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 56m
$89–302
Activities
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
- Eden Park Stadium Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Government Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- Taitua Arboretum
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Dolphin Seafaris
- Marshalls Animal Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$70–450
Activities
- Caccia Birch House
- Esplanade Scenic Railway
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Tupare Historic House and Garden
- Lake Mangamahoe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$117–516
Activities
- Napier Prison Tours
- Ahuriri Village
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in New Zealand
Auckland New PlymouthItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- Waiheke Island Ferry and Vineyards
- Mount Eden Summit
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
- Wellington Botanic Garden
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Wellington to Christchurchbus
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Christchurchtransfer
- Fly from Wellington to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Wellington to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Wellington to Christchurchbus
2h 44m
$75–283
Activities
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–70
Activities
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse
- Southland Astronomical Society Observatory
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: 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
3h 58m
$109–624
Activities
- Tahunanui Beach
- Founders Heritage Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Napierbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Napiertransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Napierplane
3h 57m
$77–553
Activities
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Church Road Winery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
- Cornwall Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Palmerston Northbus
2h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Manawatu Gorge Track
- Square Edge Community Arts Centre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain
6h 25m
$120–150
Activities
- Raglan Beach
- ArtsPost Galleries & Shop
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Marshalls Animal Park
- The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus
1h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Rotorua Canopy Tours
- Skyline Rotorua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Rotorua to New Plymouthtaxi
- Fly from Rotorua to New Plymouthplane
- Take the taxi from Rotorua to New Plymouthtaxi
4h 5m
$351–780
Activities
- Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum
- Wind Wand
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in New Zealand
Christchurch WhangāreiItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Sumner Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Baldwin Street
- Olveston Historic Home
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–70
Activities
- Anderson Park Art Gallery
- Queens Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: 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
3h 58m
$109–624
Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Day Trip
- World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Wellington, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Wellingtonbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Wellingtontransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Wellingtonplane
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Wellingtontransfer
- Take the bus from Nelson to Wellingtonbus
2h 35m
$88–223
Activities
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- National War Memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: 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 56m
$89–302
Activities
- Sky Tower
- Eden Park Stadium Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Rotorua Canopy Tours
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- Taitua Arboretum
- Waterworld Te Rapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- McLaren Falls Park
- The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$70–450
Activities
- Central Energy Trust Arena
- New Zealand Rugby Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Pukekura Park
- Tupare Historic House and Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$117–516
Activities
- Bike the Hawkes Bay Trails
- Napier Prison Tours
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Trails Cycling
- Splash Planet
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Manukau City, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Fly from Hastings to Manukau Cityplane
- Take the transfer from Hastings to Manukau Citytransfer
- Take the bus from Hastings to Manukau Citybus
4h 38m
$59–429
Activities
- Ambury Regional Park
- Hayman Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Whangārei, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Whangāreibus
- Take the transfer from Manukau City to Whangāreitransfer
- Fly from Manukau City to Whangāreiplane
- Take the transfer from Manukau City to Whangāreitransfer
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Whangāreibus
2h 30m
$45–328
Activities
- Abbey Caves
- Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve Snorkel or Dive Trip
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
