17 DAYS – minimum
Start: Auckland
Finish: Christchurch
DAY 1 - Auckland
On your arrival in Auckland pickup your Ezy Rental and it is time
to explore the many attractions that New Zealand’s largest
city has to offer. Attractions include:-
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Waiheke Island
- Beaches
- Shopping
- Harbour cruises
- Mt Eden
 Day 2 – Auckland to Whitianga
Take SH1 from Auckland down to the Whitianga located on the Corromandel
Peninsula. Whitianga offers a full range of visitor services
and attractions. Once you arrive choose one of the many activities
this town has to offer or just relax on a white sand beach! How
Ezy is that!
- Hot Water beach – located in Hahei
- Cathedral Cove
- Guided tours
- Adventure Activities
Day 3 – Whitianga – Rotorua
Today you will travel from Whitianga down to Rotorua.
 Day 4 – Rotorua
Rotorua is filled with cultural experiences & geothermal attractions. There
are many different sights to visit and things to do in Rotorua! Attractions
include:-
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Agrodome
- Maori Hangi & Concert experiences
- Thermal spas & hot springs
- Shopping
- Gondalas & Luge
- White water rafting
- ……and lots more!
NOTE: There are so many things to see & do in Rotorua
if you have extra days to spare this is a fantastic place to spend
an extra day or two so you get to fit in all the things you would
like to do! Waitomo caves is also accessible from Rotorua as
a day trip so if you are keen to visit these magnificent caves & have
a day to spare go for it – you wont regret it!!
Day 5 – Rotorua – Taupo
Today you will travel from Rotorua to Taupo. Cruise down in
your own time taking in the sights along the way! Lots of photo
opportunities along the way – don’t forget to get one
with your Ezy Rental J
Day 6 – Taupo
Today is a free day for you to relax & enjoy what Taupo has to
offer! The town is based around Lake Taupo which is New Zealands
largest lake! Attractions include:-
- Fishing
- Boating trips on Lake Taupo
- Golf
- Skydiving
- Bungy Jumping
- Café’s, restaurants & much more!
Day 7 – Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington is a long drive so don’t rush, take it
Ezy and enjoy your drive to New Zealands capital city.
NOTE: If you have an extra day you can stop off at the
Tongariro National Park where there are recommended walks or even
skiing over the winter season.
Day 8 – Wellington
Wellington is New Zealands Capital City & is overflowing with
sights, activities, café’s & restaurants! There
is always something to do in Wellington. Attractions include:-
- Te Papa Museum
- Parliament
- City Tours
- Shopping
- Galleries
- Gardens
- Cruises
- Walks
- …….and much much more!
 Day 9 – Wellington – Picton – Nelson
Today you will cross from Wellington across the Cook Strait by ferry
supporting stunning views as it brings you into the Marlborough
Sounds and into Picton! You can book your ferry Crossing
through Ezy Rentals at discounted rates & it is recommended
that you do this a few days in advance. Cross by ferry during
the day so you do not miss the views this journey has to offer!
On arrival into Picton you will depart the ferry and head to Nelson – known
as New Zealand’s sunniest city & is the gateway to the
Abel Tasman National Park.
Day 10 – Nelson
This is your free day in Nelson and a day for you to just take it
EZY on Tahunanui beach or take part in one of the many activities
which include:-
- Kayaking
- Beaches
- Art Galleries
- Historic Buildings
- Nature Experiences
- Tours to the Abel Tasman National Park
- Markets
Day 11 – Nelson – Punakaiki – Franz
Josef
Today you will travel from Nelson to Franz Josef down the West Coast
of the South Island. This is about an 8 hour drive so we
have recommended a stopover at Punakaiki which is best known for
its Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. These are truly amazing
and it is a great place to stop, take it EZY, stretch the legs & get
some lunch! After your break continue travelling south to
Franz Josef where you will stay the night!
Day 12 – Franz Josef
A free day in Franz Josef to explore the Glaciers! There are
different tours you can take including heli-hikes, full day hikes & half
day hikes and they all come highly recommend. Alternatively
if this doesn’t interest you a stroll in the small town of
Franz Josef and a day of taking it EZY could also be an attractive
option for some!
Day 13 – Franz Josef to Wanaka
Travel from Franz Josef to Wanaka. Wanaka offers a wide selection
of quality tourist attractions & activities for all tastes. These
include:-
- Visit the local Movie House
- Puzzle World
- Skiing & Snowboarding at Treble Cone (Winter) *Don’t
forget to ask our Ezy Reservations staff about our great Treble
Cone winter promotion
- Caving & Climbing activities
- Rafting
- Skydiving
- 4WD adventures
Day 14 – Wanaka – Queenstown
Keep heading down to Queenstown which is known for its adventure
being named one of the adventure capitals of the world and also
hosts magnificent scenery.
Day 15 – Queenstown
Today is a day for you to explore Queenstown and enjoy the sights
or even some adrenalin activities which Queenstown has many of! Whether
you are coming in Summer or Winter there is always things to do
in Queenstown! Attractions include:-
- Skiing / Snowboarding (winter)
- Day tours
- Jet boating
- Bungy Jumping
- Sky Diving
- Hiking
- White water rafting
- Scenic Flights
- Shopping
- Café’s
- ………and much much more!
Day 16 – Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown
Day trip (optional)
Leave Queenstown early morning and drive down to the majestic Milford
Sound. Here it is recommended that you take a boat cruise down
the Sound seeing magnificent waterfalls, Mitre Peak & much more. After
your tour head back to Queenstown to stay the night before heading
up to Christchurch.
Day 17 – Queenstown to Mount
Cook to Christchurch
Today you will leave Queenstown and begin your travels up to Christchurch
via Mount Cook where you can either just enjoy the view from the
road or take a spectacular heli-copter flight over the Mount.
Once you get into Christchurch enjoy a relaxing evening & meal. If
you have a spare day in Christchurch you may want to spend it looking
around the city or take a day tour up to Kaikoura to do some whale
watching!
WE HOPED YOU ENJOYED YOUR EZY HOLIDAY & LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING
YOU AGAIN!
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