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Northbound Navigator
This 23 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.
In just over 3 weeks, you’ll experience an amazing diversity in scenery, landscape and geography as you journey from the alpine regions of the South Island to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands in the North Island. Along the way you have many two night stays allowing you the time to relax and soak up your surroundings which will vary from cosmopolitan cities to national parks and everything in between.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
This tour also features:
Itinerary summary for: Northbound Navigator
Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 2: Take the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth then drive south on the West Coast to Franz Josef
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 3: Explore the amazing West Coast Glacier region
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive before stopping off in Wanaka. Then continue on the Crown Range to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Queenstown
Day 5: Enjoy the many exciting activities on offer in the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Queenstown
Day 6: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 7: Te Anau to Milford Sound for your cruise, then return to Te Anau
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 8: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland and Otago before reaching Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 9: Today is yours to explore Dunedin and the nearby Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 10: Leaving Dunedin, you'll head towards Aoraki Mt Cook for a night in the mountains
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and Canterbury
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 12: Head up through North Canterbury to the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Lobster Inn
Day 13: Travel to the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 14: Explore Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 15: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation:
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 17: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 18: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 19: Travel through the fertile green farmlands of Waikato before arriving into our largest city
Accommodation:
Auckland City Hotel
Day 20: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 21: Discover the history of Waitangi or take a cruise through the island studded bay
Accommodation:
Sea Spray Suites
Day 22: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Auckland City Hotel
Day 23: Depart Auckland today