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Self Driven Tour

25th March to 6th April 2024
Number of days: 13

Self Driven Road Trip Distance

Distance Covered:
3000 kms (approx.)

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Vehicle: Toyota RAV 4

New Zealand (or Aotearoa – land of the long white cloud), truly is one of the most picturesque and photogenic places on earth. A small island nation of just over 4.5 million people, New Zealand is located approximately 1,500km east of Australia and about 1,000km from the Pacific Islands. Due to its relative remoteness and being water locked, New Zealand was one of the last countries to be found and settled.

The country is made up of some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, from vast mountain ranges, steaming volcanoes to sweeping coastlines. It is a natural playground for thrill seekers and adventurers and those who simply want to visit for the culture and landscapes.

Join us this December to explore this stunning country – also know as the paradise of the Pacific. Embarq’s 12 day Self-Drive Road trip starting from Auckland takes you through some of the most scenic routes all the way to the southern most tip of the country and ends in Queenstown.

Drive through mesmerizing landscapes surrounded by snow-capped mountains and pristine lakes. Take a Ski plane tour (optional) to land on one of the most famous glaciers and fly over Mount Cook. Stay overnight in a Cruise – and lose yourself to the stunning Milford sounds. Soak in the Maori culture as you experience their hospitality and warmth, get awed by some of most peculiar nature’s creations like the glow worm caves and thermal parks. Join the locals to bring in 2023 as we gather to witness some spectacular fire work show.

We will make sure this is the one of the most memorable road trips you will ever take. Are you ready to Embarq on a new experience?

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

Driving Distance: 0 kms

  • Arrive in Auckland
  • Arrive, private transfer, chill – Pick up
    self drive rentals in the evening

STAY

  • Grand Millennium / Sofitel

DAY 2

Driving Distance: 230 kms
Drive from Auckland to Rotorua

STAY

  • Princess Gate or Novotel
  • Glow Worm Caves Tour
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
  • Evening check Mitai Maori Experience and a Night Geyser Tour

DAY 3

Driving Distance: 450 kms
Drive from Rotorua to Wellington City

STAY

  • Double Tree/QT
  • Hot Springs

DAY 4

Driving Distance: 360 kms
Drive from Picton to Hanmer Springs

STAY

  • Hanmer Springs Hotel
  • Ferry from Wellington to Picton

DAY 5

Driving Distance: 450kms
Drive from Hanmer Springs to Mt Cook

  • Star Gazing / Glacier Explorer Experience

DAY 6

Driving Distance: 0 kms
Halt at Mt Cook

STAY

  • Mt Cook – Hotel Hermitage – Mt Cook View
  • Include Star Gazing / Glacier Explorer Experience

DAY 7

Driving Distance: 200 kms
Drive from Mt Cook to Wanaka

DAY 8

Driving Distance: 340 kms
Drive from Wanaka to Milford Sound

DAY 9

Driving Distance: 470 kms
Drive from Milford Sound to Te Anau

DAY 10

Driving Distance: 170 kms
Drive from Te Anau to Queenstown

DAY 11

Driving Distance: 0 kms
Halt at Queenstown

  • Free Day – Adventure Activities

DAY 12

Driving Distance: 330 kms
Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch

DAY 13

Fly Back

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of a convoy with the
privacy of your own car

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