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 Palmerston NorthItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- Sky Tower
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
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
$93–300
Activities
- Oriental Bay
- Wellington Botanic Garden
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 43m
$76–283
Activities
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Canterbury Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Otago Museum
- Olveston Historic Home
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Splash Palace
- E Hayes and Sons Motorworks Collection
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
$114–625
Activities
- Hoglund Art Glass
- Nelson Market
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
- Ahuriri Village
- Gannet Safaris Overland
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Rotoruabus
- Take the bus from Napier to Rotoruabus
4h 5m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Mitai Maori Village
- Hamurana Springs
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- Hamilton Zoo
- Hamilton Lake Domain Lake Rotoroa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Tauranga Farmers Market
- Dolphin Seafaris
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$65–450
Activities
- The Plaza Shopping Centre
- Caccia Birch House
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in New Zealand
Wellington DunedinItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- Space Place at Carter Observatory
- Oriental Bay
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
$90–292
Activities
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Viaduct Harbour Dining and Waterfront Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- Taitua Arboretum
- Camjet Jet Boat Tours
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Katikati Bird Gardens
- Tauranga Farmers Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$65–450
Activities
- Esplanade Scenic Railway
- Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Mount Taranaki Egmont National Park
- Pukekura Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$118–506
Activities
- Mission Estate Winery
- Te Mata Peak
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Birdwoods Gallery and Sweet Shop
- Ocean Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: 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
$59–419
Activities
- Auckland Airport Viewing Area
- Manukau Library
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: 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
$40–328
Activities
- Mount Parihaka Lookout
- Kiwi North Whangarei Native Bird and Gecko Sanctuary
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Dunedinbus
- Take the transfer from Whangārei to Dunedintransfer
- Fly from Whangārei to Dunedinplane
- Take the walk from Whangārei to Dunedinwalk
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Dunedinbus
7h 33m
$207–1,124
Activities
- Signal Hill Lookout
- St Pauls Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in New Zealand
Christchurch HastingsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Christchurch, New Zealand
Activities
- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Christchurch Gondola
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
5h 41m
$14–60
Activities
- Olveston Historic Home
- Signal Hill Lookout
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Demolition World
- 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
$114–625
Activities
- Cable Bay Walkway
- Nelson Market
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
$83–193
Activities
- Wellington Cable Car
- Oriental Bay
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
$90–292
Activities
- Kelly Tarltons Sea Life Aquarium
- Sky Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Lake Rotorua
- Hamurana Springs
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- ArtsPost Galleries & Shop
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Pilot Bay Beach
- The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$65–450
Activities
- Caccia Birch House
- Lido Aquatic Centre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area
- Mount Taranaki Egmont National Park
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
$118–506
Activities
- Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
- Church Road Winery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Splash Planet
- Te Mata Peak
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in New Zealand
Auckland Manukau CityItinerary navigation
Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
Activities
- Viaduct Harbour Dining and Waterfront Walk
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
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
$93–300
Activities
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
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 43m
$76–283
Activities
- Cardboard Cathedral
- Canterbury Museum
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
- Olveston Historic Home
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
3h 30m
$50–75
Activities
- Stirling Point
- Anderson Park Art Gallery
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
$114–625
Activities
- World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
- Tahunanui Beach
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
- Ahuriri Village
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Rotoruabus
- Take the bus from Napier to Rotoruabus
4h 5m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Government Gardens
- Agrodome
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- Waitomo Caves
- The Base Shopping Centre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Mills Reef Winery
- Dolphin Seafaris
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$65–450
Activities
- Caccia Birch House
- Central Energy Trust Arena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Back Beach
- Lake Mangamahoe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Hastingsbus
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Hastingsbus
7h 44m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Cornwall Park
- Hastings City Art Gallery
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
$59–419
Activities
- Westfield Manukau
- Mangere Mountain Education Centre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in New Zealand
Wellington InvercargillItinerary navigation
Day 1: Wellington, New Zealand
Activities
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Wellington Cable Car
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
$90–292
Activities
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Rotorua, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Auckland to Rotoruabus
4h 9m
$12–55
Activities
- Te Puia
- Kuirau Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamiltonbus
1h 54m
$12–35
Activities
- Zealong Tea Estate
- Taitua Arboretum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Tauranga, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Hamilton to Taurangabus
1h 35m
$16–27
Activities
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Katikati Bird Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Tauranga to Palmerston Northplane
2h 55m
$65–450
Activities
- Lido Aquatic Centre
- Owlcatraz Native Bird and Wildlife Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3h 44m
$17–45
Activities
- Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
- Mount Taranaki Egmont National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Napier, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Napiertaxi
- Fly from New Plymouth to Napierplane
3h 2m
$118–506
Activities
- Ocean Spa
- Gannet Safaris Overland
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Hastings, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Napier to Hastingsbus
50 min
$2–3
Activities
- Hastings City Art Gallery
- Te Mata Peak
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: 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
$59–419
Activities
- Mangere Mountain Education Centre
- Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: 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
$40–328
Activities
- Whangarei Town Basin
- AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Dunedin, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Dunedinbus
- Take the transfer from Whangārei to Dunedintransfer
- Fly from Whangārei to Dunedinplane
- Take the walk from Whangārei to Dunedinwalk
- Take the bus from Whangārei to Dunedinbus
7h 33m
$207–1,124
Activities
- Royal Albatross Centre
- St Pauls Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Christchurch, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
- Take the walk from Dunedin to Christchurchwalk
- Fly from Dunedin to Christchurchplane
- Take the transfer from Dunedin to Christchurchtransfer
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus
3h 7m
$320–675
Activities
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- New Regent Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Nelson, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Nelsonbus
- Take the transfer from Christchurch to Nelsontransfer
- Fly from Christchurch to Nelsonplane
- Take the transfer from Christchurch to Nelsontransfer
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Nelsonbus
3h 16m
$205–497
Activities
- Founders Heritage Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Invercargill, New Zealand
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Nelson to Invercargillbus
- Take the transfer from Nelson to Invercargilltransfer
- Fly from Nelson to Invercargillplane
- Take the taxi from Nelson to Invercargilltaxi
5h 2m
$114–624
Activities
- Queens Park
- Splash Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
