Tailor-made New Zealand: Regions

New Zealand regional map Auckland & NorthlandWestern North IslandNelson & MarlboroughWest CoastSouthern LakesCoastal Otago & SouthlandChristchurch & CanterburyCoromandel & Pacific CoastThe Thermal PlateauWellington & Wairarapa

New Zealand is a walker’s paradise, with vast landscapes punctuated by mountains and lakes. Get off the beaten track or experience Maori culture. Watch whales play off the coast or experience city life in Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown.

Itinerary Ideas

Bay of Islands & Beyond

4 Days in Auckland & Northland

Ideal when time is short, this itinerary takes you along both of Northland’s incredible coastlines, allowing you to experience the untouched beauty of this remote part of New Zealand.

Thermal Explorer Highway

5 Days in The Thermal Plateau

Beginning in Auckland this easily-driven and waymarked self-drive route follows the road south to the Thermal Plateau and the towns of Rotorua and Lake Taupo, ending in Hawke’s Bay amongst some of New Zealand’s best wine country.

Pacific Coast Highway

5 Days in Coromandel & Pacific Coast

This alternative five day self-drive route travels from Auckland down to Hawke’s Bay and the wine country.

 
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