New Zealand Self-Drive Holiday, 17 Days

Self-drive around Auckland, with entry to the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

A scenic drive south with a stop at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, then on to Rotorua.

A guided experience at Te Puia with a haka cultural performance, a soak in a lake-view private pool at the Polynesian Spa, and an evening on the Redwood Treewalk Nightlights.

Drive via Taupo with a stop at the Huka Falls viewpoint. In Wellington, visit Te Papa Museum and ride the Wellington Cable Car.

Return your first vehicle at Wellington Airport and fly to Christchurch. Collect your second self-drive vehicle (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) and explore Christchurch.

A scenic drive to Lake Tekapo with a photo stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd. After dark, a stargazing tour with a telescope, including a daytime hot pools pass.

Drive through Lindis Pass to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.

A Shotover Jet boat ride and the Kawarau Bungy, followed by the Skyline Gondola, three luge rides and dinner.

A full-day Milford Sound Classic Cruise with a picnic lunch through Fiordland National Park.

A free day to drive to Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley wineries. An optional soak in a private cedar hot tub above the Shotover River can be added.

Drive to Wanaka for the photo stop at That Wanaka Tree and views over Lake Wanaka, then Puzzling World with its illusion rooms and Great Maze, and a Lavender Farm tour.

A scenic drive over Haast Pass to the West Coast and Franz Josef.

A 20-minute Neve Discoverer scenic flight with a landing on the snow of Franz Josef Glacier, and the rest of the day at leisure.

Drive the West Coast back to Christchurch, a long and scenic day.

A free day to explore, shop and relax. The International Antarctic Centre can be added as an option.

Return your vehicle at Christchurch Airport for your departure flight.