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A road trip from Picton to Christchurch via Nelson and Golden Bay will be a drive you will never forget. Taking a longer way, you will be treated to magical views, gorgeous beaches, and beautiful national parks. You will be amazed by the diversity of experiences on offer in a relatively short journey.

A road trip from Christchurch to Akaroa is a must-do if you’re visiting Christchurch, the Garden City. Akaroa is New Zealand’s only French colony, making this a special place of historic heritage, encompassing unique buildings and structures.

A road trip from Auckland to Hobbiton is a must-do if you are visiting the North Island. This short road trip itinerary allows you to experience New Zealand's fascinating geothermal activity, learn about Maori culture and relive the behind-the-scenes magic of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies.

A road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown is a fantastic way to discover the highlights of the South Island. Christchurch is the perfect starting point for this road trip as you can conveniently fly to Christchurch airport, rent a vehicle, and then hit the open road. At Queenstown, you can return your rental car and hop on a plane to your home destination.

Are you planning a trip to Queenstown? This road trip itinerary is here to help you plan the ultimate Queenstown adventure. Without doubt you could easily spend months exploring this picturesque alpine town and surrounding regions – there is so much to see and do!

This short trip from Picton to Christchurch via Kaikoura will give you a wonderful insight of what the South Island has to offer. You will experience some of New Zealand’s best vineyards, get up close to the wildlife and be immersed in stunning scenery.

A road trip from Auckland to Queenstown is one of the best ways to explore New Zealand. The itinerary can be completed in 14 days or extended, or you can start it reverse!

A road trip from Auckland to Cape Reinga will bring you behold ancient kauri, gaze on endless untouched beaches, visit beautiful vineyards and olive groves, soak up some history and culture. It takes roughly five hours and 45 minutes of non-stop travel to drive to Cape Reinga from Auckland, which equates to approximately 420 kilometres of distance.

Begin your day in the best way possible - by witnessing the first light of dawn. Gisborne, positioned on New Zealand's East Coast, holds the unique title as the country's first town to greet the morning sun. In this guide, we've created an epic list of the top spots in Gisborne and across New Zealand where you can experience the most breathtaking sunrises.

New Zealand's calendar has plenty of long weekends, presenting the perfect opportunity for quick escapes. This guide is your go-to resource for all New Zealand public holiday dates essential for planning your next getaway. We believe the best way to spend a long weekend is on a road trip exploring New Zealand’s beautiful landscapes.

Travelling around New Zealand over the Christmas Period? We have highlighted our top 5 ways to spend your Kiwi Christmas Day. Whether you are travelling around the North or South Island, on the coast or inland you can experience a true Kiwi Christmas! It’ll be like no Christmas you’ve had before!

New Zealand is home to some of the most unique wildlife in the world. In this guide, we provide an insight into some of New Zealand’s native species and where they live in New Zealand. You never know you might get the opportunity to see some of our extraordinary bird and sealife on your road trip!

Returning via Arthur’s Pass 3-Day Itinerary

We have created South Island Road Trip itineraries for you to follow, whether you have a few days or weeks available to explore.

New Zealand’s spectacular glaciers are must-see sights during your road trip. To help you choose which glaciers to visit, we’ve highlighted our top 5 glacier tours and walks.