Classic New Zealand Driving Tour

Given that New Zealand has so many fantastic locations and experiences to choose from, we understand how the decision-making process can quite quickly become overwhelming. We pride ourselves in working with you to create your very own itinerary so you can choose how you want to spend your time, that way you get to utilise our expertise completely hassle free.

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Visited Locations

Abel Tasman National Park

Auckland City

Christchurch City

Dunedin City

Fiordland National Park

Invercargill

Kaikoura

Mount Cook National Park

Nelson

New Plymouth - Taranaki

First Light Travel

Duration

28 Days

Starts

Auckland

Finishes

Christchurch

Type

Self Guided

Transport

Rental Vehicle

Accom

100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise

Rental Vehicle

Domestic Flight

27 Nights Accommodation

21 Breakfasts

2 Lunches

4 Dinners

Dedicated Guest Services Team

Full 24 Hour Support

Dedicated Travel Consultant

Orakei Korako Thermal Reserve Entry

Auckland Sky Tower Entry

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Wairakei Terraces Thermal Hot Pools

Abel Tasman, Cruise, Walk, Seals & Sails

Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour

Stewart Island Return Ferry

Ulva Island Guided Walk & Eco Tour

Fiordland Jetboat & Fly Experience

Skyline Gondola & Luge Queenstown

Queenstown Gourmet Food & Wine Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ Dinner

Mount Cook Stargazing

Tasman Glacier Boat Tour

Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers

Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct

Church of the Good Shepherd

Cuba Street - Wellington

Doubtful Sound

Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway

Lake Taupo

Lake Tekapo

Lake Wakitipu

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Reviews of this tour....

Stephen's North-to-South NZ Adventure

United Kingdom

05 Mar 2026

First Light Travel created more than a holiday for us - it was a carefully curated experience. They found small, welcoming, characterful hotels and B&Bs that totally met our brief. We asked for a lot and we got it. All pick-ups, transfers and changes of mode of transport worked seamlessly. We'll be back, and First Light Travel will be our first port of call. Some activities that we loved included whale watching, sailing in the Bay of Islands (and walking back!), Christchurch tram ride, Bay of Islands boat out to the hole in the rock and all wine tasting trips (Marlborough and Queenstown).

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Classic New Zealand Driving Tour

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