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
• Cafés
• ………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, cafés & 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
• Cafés, 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.

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!