Summary
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Discover ethereal glowworm caves in Waitomo, discover Maori culture, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Auckland
- Day 2
- Auckland/Rotorua
- Day 3
- Rotorua
- Day 4
- Rotorua/Wellington
- Day 5
- Wellington
- Day 6
- Wellington/Kaikoura
- Day 7
- Kaikoura/Hanmer Springs
- Day 8
- Hanmer Springs/Franz Josef
- Day 9
- Franz Josef
- Day 10
- Franz Josef/Queenstown
- Day 11
- Queenstown
- Day 12
- Queenstown
- Day 13
- Queenstown To Tekapo
- Day 14
- Tekapo To Christchurch
- Day 15
- Christchurch
Travel Cities (7): Auckland, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington