25th March to 6th April 2024
Number of days: 13
Distance Covered:
3000 kms (approx.)
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 3
Driving Distance: 450 kms
Drive from Rotorua to Wellington City
STAY
- Double Tree/QT
- Hot Springs
DAY 5
Driving Distance: 450kms
Drive from Hanmer Springs to Mt Cook
- Star Gazing / Glacier Explorer Experience
DAY 7
Driving Distance: 200 kms
Drive from Mt Cook to Wanaka
DAY 9
Driving Distance: 470 kms
Drive from Milford Sound to Te Anau
DAY 11
Driving Distance: 0 kms
Halt at Queenstown
- Free Day – Adventure Activities
DAY 13
Fly Back
Motoring Experiences with Embarq
A lead vehicle
and end-of-the-trail
vehicle
Hand picked
roads for a
refined experience
Recced
stay options
Breakdown
Assistance
Company of
well-travelled and
like-minded people
Safety and comfort
of a convoy with the
privacy of your own car
Planned, designed and organised by the co-founders who lead and manage the convoy
A destination
guide