17 DAYS minimum
Start: Christchurch
End: Auckland
Day 1 - Christchurch
Welcome to Christchurch & the South Island of New Zealand! Once
you have collected your Ezy Rental it is time to explore! Christchurch
is known for its beautiful Gardens! Attractions Include:-
- Cathedral Square
- Museums
- Botanic Gardens
- Gondola
- Antarctic Centre
- Harbour Cruises
 Day 2 – Christchurch to Mount
Cook to Queenstown
Today you will leave Christchurch and begin your travels down to
Queenstown 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 Queenstown enjoy a relaxing evening & meal.
Day 3 – 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 enjoying
a free day tomorrow.
Day 4 – 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 5 – Queenstown – Wanaka
Leave Queenstown and make your way up to Wanaka which 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)
- Caving & Climbing activities
- Rafting
- Skydiving
- 4WD adventures
Day 6 – Wanaka to Franz Josef
Travel from Wanaka to Franz Josef where you will stay the night before
undergoing an adventure tomorrow!
Day 7 – 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 8 – Franz Josef – Punakaiki – Nelson
Today you will travel from Franz Josef to Nelson up 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 north to
Nelson where you will stay the night!
Day 9 – 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
 Day 10 – Nelson – Picton – Wellington
Today you will travel from Nelson to Picton where you will cross
the Cook Strait by ferry supporting stunning views as it leaves
the Marlborough Sounds & brings you into Wellington! 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! We recommend a relaxing meal and walk in the
city once you get into Wellington.
Day 11 – Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand’s 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 12 – Wellington to Taupo
Wellington to Taupo is a long drive so don’t rush, take it
Ezy and enjoy your drive to up the north island to your destination.
NOTE: If you have an extra day you stop off at the Tongariro
National Park where there are recommended walks or even skiing over
the winter season.
Day 13 – 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 Zealand’s
largest lake! Attractions include:-
- Fishing
- Boating trips on Lake Taupo
- Golf
- Skydiving
- Bungy Jumping
- Café’s, restaurants & much more!
Day 14 – Taupo – Rotorua
Today you will travel from Taupo to Rotorua. Cruise up 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 15 – 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
- Gondolas & 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 16 – Rotorua – Whitianga
Today you will travel from Rotorua to Whitianga which is 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 17 – Whitianga to Auckland
Leave Whitianga and head up to Auckland where you can stay the night & enjoy
a meal at one of the many restaurants in the viaduct harbour.
If you have an extra day in Auckland enjoy the sights of New Zealand’s
largest city before returning your Ezy Rental.
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Waiheke Island
- Beaches
- Shopping
- Harbour cruises
- Mt Eden
WE HOPED YOU ENJOYED YOUR EZY HOLIDAY & LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING
YOU AGAIN!
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