Auckland Central Trip Overview
This flexible Hop-on Hop-off bus pass allows you to either take your time in each epic stop over, or cruise on through on the minimum time (28 days). We take you to the highlights of New Zealand, as well as some unknown spots that make you feel like you are having a true Kiwi Experience.
Stay overnight in stops such as the famous Franz Josef, discover the underground world of Waitomo, seek out your favourite activities in adrenaline capital of Queenstown, white water rafting through the Rangitikei River, and discover the history of New Zealand in our Capital of Wellington.
• Fully guided flexible tour allowing you to choose what you want to do
• Meet mates from all around the world
• Largest and original hop-on hop-off NZ travel network
Additional Info
Duration: 28 days
Starts: Auckland Central, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Auckland Central Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Auckland Central, North Island, New Zealand
This flexible Hop-on Hop-off bus pass allows you to either take your time in each epic stop over, or cruise on through on the minimum time (28 days). We take you to the highlights of New Zealand, as well as some unknown spots that make you feel like you are having a true Kiwi Experience.
Stay overnight in stops such as the famous Franz Josef, discover the underground world of Waitomo, seek out your favourite activities in adrenaline capital of Queenstown, white water rafting through the Rangitikei River, and discover the history of New Zealand in our Capital of Wellington.
• Fully guided flexible tour allowing you to choose what you want to do
• Meet mates from all around the world
• Largest and original hop-on hop-off NZ travel network
Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland to Paihia
Stop At: Kiwi Experience, 85 Beach Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
hop on the bus
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Cape Reinga Day tour
Stop At: Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Cape Reinga 0484 New Zealand
check out the lighthouse
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Paihia to Auckland
Stop At: Whangarei Falls, Whangarei New Zealand
waterfalls
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Stop At: Cathedral Cove Walk, 65 Grange Rd S, Hahei 3591 New Zealand
cathedral cove
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
waitomo caves
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Waitomo to Rotorua via Hobbiton
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Hobbiton
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Rotorua to Taupo
Stop At: Huka Falls Rd, Taupo, Hinuera New Zealand
huka falls
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Taupo free day
Stop At: Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Off State Highway 48 Mangatepopo Valley, Whakapapa Village, Tongariro National Park New Zealand
tongariro crossing
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Taupo to River Valley
Stop At: Tongariro National Park, Tongariro National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island
tongariro national park
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: River Valley to Wellington
Stop At: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable St, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
te papa museum
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Wellington to Abel Tasman
Stop At: Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island
abel tasman
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 12: Abel Tasman to Westport
Stop At: Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
nelson lakes
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 13: Westport to Lake Mahinapua
Stop At: Lake Mahinapua, Hokitika New Zealand
lake mahinapua
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 14: Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
Stop At: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
franz josef glacier
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 15: Franz Josef free day
Stop At: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
franz josef glacier walk
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 16: Franz Josef to Wanaka
Stop At: That Wanaka Tree, 3 Tapley Paddock, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
wanaka tree
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 17: Wanaka to Queenstown
Stop At: Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Kawarau Bridge, Gibbston New Zealand
A J Hackett bungy
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 18: Queenstown free day
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
queenstown
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 19: Queenstown free day
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
queenstown
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 20: Queenstown to Invercargill
Stop At: Stewart Island, Stewart Island, Southland Region, South Island
stewart island
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 21: Invercargill to Te Anau
Stop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
te anau
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 22: Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Stop At: Milford Sound, Milford Sound, Southland Region, South Island
Milford Sound boat cruise
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 23: Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Stop At: Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island
lake tekapo
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 24: Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Stop At: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
Christchurch
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 25: Christchurch to Kaikoura
Stop At: Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, 40 Fyffe Quay West End, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Kaikoura
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 26: Kaikoura to Wellington
Stop At: Auckland Street, Picton 7281, New Zealand
Interislander ferry
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 27: Wellington to Taupo
Stop At: Taupo, Taupo, Taupo District, Waikato Region, North Island
Taupo
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 28: Taupo to Auckland via Rotorua
Stop At: Rotorua, Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
Rotorua
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
