New Zealand Road Trip Ideas - North and South Island Self Drive

Travelling through the heart of the country you’ll journey past an incredible diversity of New Zealand landscapes and scenery.  From the North Island’s rich Maori culture and modern cosmopolitan cities you’ll venture south crossing the Cook Strait to the picturesque Marlborough Sounds and wildlife mecca of Kaikoura.  This tour is also flexible enough to add additional days if you have extra time.

This 7 day itinerary travels through the heart of the North Island to the capital city of Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait and explore the Pacific Coastline of the South Island before arriving into Christchurch. An ideal tour for those short on time and a wonderful introduction to the diversity New Zealand has to offer.

Leaving the 'Garden City' of Christchurch travel north along the Pacific Coast visiting Kaikoura. Then onto Picton and across the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington. Travel north through the heart of the North Island exploring Taupo, Rotorua and even Hobbiton before arriving into Auckland.