At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Do you seek once in a lifetime experiences? This trip is perfect for an adventurous family who would like an active holiday in New Zealand. It's your chance to get better acquainted with the Kiwi lifestyle. With a galore of outdoor activities in nature, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the country. Are you ready for a New Zealand adventure?
Quick facts about this sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is October - December and February - April
- Relaxed travel pace with 1-4 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 2 to 4 hours
- Stay with locals at 17 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- Collect your rental car in Christchurch and return in Auckland
- Ferry crossing - Picton to Wellington
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
![new-zealand](/img/maps/map-new-zealand-fc.png)
![Canterbury is the largest region of New Zealand with diverse landscapes](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/canterbury-1666.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=1ce0195c09a519d6a78d7519785bee9a 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/canterbury-1666.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=57a2bd89b138d199977b2e7e14538988 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/canterbury-1666.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=bb825274b6758263de6b04d50e842b20 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/canterbury-1666.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=37dff154947b787515907be0cc41be1c 400w)
![Don't miss out on a picture-perfect moment at The Church of the Good Shepherd](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/discoverpage/nz-lake-tekapo-church-lake-discoverpage-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=f1cc1c859995c002a27e63c703ee293f 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/discoverpage/nz-lake-tekapo-church-lake-discoverpage-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=25b5550e1f183b8fc06e70f251de2e97 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/discoverpage/nz-lake-tekapo-church-lake-discoverpage-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=43b3c4220312eec4db5572c03b414e64 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/discoverpage/nz-lake-tekapo-church-lake-discoverpage-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=55fe9610cd2d09621fac0f4945bd0b3b 400w)
![Explore an untouched, rugged corner of New Zealand](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-catlins-rolling-hills-barton-matthews3-discoverpage-detail-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=eefb9cee4e48a136cac890ece255d385 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-catlins-rolling-hills-barton-matthews3-discoverpage-detail-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=6ef1f61180122f90df416bf820b1422f 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-catlins-rolling-hills-barton-matthews3-discoverpage-detail-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=321feeab563453930d1840ed5354037a 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-catlins-rolling-hills-barton-matthews3-discoverpage-detail-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=0bd87c50bdda72bbd0d37043382b91dc 400w)
![Hiking enthusiasts will be in heaven in the Fiordland National Park](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-lake-marion-fiordland-national-park-2-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=6d9f2bbea3d591eaf9d77e1a367a918e 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-lake-marion-fiordland-national-park-2-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=a06f309121251fe4fbc2c84f2159c0d3 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-lake-marion-fiordland-national-park-2-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=9e877c7f59d4160dba4e95e80e8de92e 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-lake-marion-fiordland-national-park-2-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=d03507c0935d43d17bdb535ae2c56f5e 400w)
![Lake Wanaka is the gateway to exploring the wilderness of Mount Aspiring National Park](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/friends/see-and-do/nz-aspiring-fly-fishing-2-friends-active.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=9fd2ce3449bcd5597b97ccdfeb3d9b62 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/friends/see-and-do/nz-aspiring-fly-fishing-2-friends-active.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=85d9d4334349746e9376caa6d6f467f7 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/friends/see-and-do/nz-aspiring-fly-fishing-2-friends-active.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=9e53139cd88aecb182df580ab6df09a7 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/friends/see-and-do/nz-aspiring-fly-fishing-2-friends-active.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=d3172d49169fd252ab2d54cb2b0f6286 400w)
![Travel at a relaxed pace and find the hidden gems of the West Coast Route](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/cars-roadtrips/nz-west-coast-punakaiki-road-solo-compact-car.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=953b2e39f6a01b26f82151b3e1446f9e 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/cars-roadtrips/nz-west-coast-punakaiki-road-solo-compact-car.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=2477f6bca2c5b0e33344c60726e97058 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/cars-roadtrips/nz-west-coast-punakaiki-road-solo-compact-car.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=2d1d4b7e33ba40eadad13ba07d051105 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/cars-roadtrips/nz-west-coast-punakaiki-road-solo-compact-car.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=cd2842d34baa581ff38dc0cf8ec97716 400w)
![Join a boat cruise, swim with dolphins and seals or take a scenic flight in Kaikoura](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=d25703b1198689da921c3b43e0b3fa8b 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=2cbc1cd2793c724169c82c831a202b7a 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=a32d58bb15b14e898e44a3230b73b2a2 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=90beb68a7cb3dcc9b8ac1511d5c1dd6f 400w)
![Discover the crystal waters of Abel Tasman](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/nz-south-Kajakken_in_Abel_Tasman.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=f804b4abbaac77bf03b3a4d24495ccc8 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/nz-south-Kajakken_in_Abel_Tasman.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=ecafaeaa59efdeb38d64a61c52c75b4e 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/nz-south-Kajakken_in_Abel_Tasman.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=3d8d7fcce8c2b920b9515cc805fbddf8 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/nz-south-Kajakken_in_Abel_Tasman.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=d990ed2d2c8a8a629fdcad3358d909d6 400w)
![Savour Wellington city's assortment of culinary delights](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/5466_Zest_Food_Tours_1587533043_MW_platter_Byrne_CR_ZEST.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=25a30e8fc5ce26f1febeee345bec1b86 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/5466_Zest_Food_Tours_1587533043_MW_platter_Byrne_CR_ZEST.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=5b49b512d4196029a91f52023dc4e0b4 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/5466_Zest_Food_Tours_1587533043_MW_platter_Byrne_CR_ZEST.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=2829460728ee623e291b7b5ebdc27c2f 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/General-activities/5466_Zest_Food_Tours_1587533043_MW_platter_Byrne_CR_ZEST.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=fe0b10c935bdfbdd66246c955da63a21 400w)
![Get up close to native Tui birds on Kapiti Island](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-kapiti-island-tui-birds-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=225a3798a353dff4cc33754e36f32725 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-kapiti-island-tui-birds-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=6e66ead4d5152901500c5c1b62d74465 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-kapiti-island-tui-birds-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=0836bc9465eefdd8aa26b0e444068fc8 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-kapiti-island-tui-birds-itinerary.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=6838ed6c25f3c8cec2658702e162fce5 400w)
![Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/tongariro_crossing_dag_wandeling_nieuw_zeeland_5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=b02ecaaf049510c4e892e7b09f40a5d8 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/tongariro_crossing_dag_wandeling_nieuw_zeeland_5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=06ba3b7a9231dcc200deec3201722888 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/tongariro_crossing_dag_wandeling_nieuw_zeeland_5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=752c17070dbbf4b440b32570c5eb30b5 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/tongariro_crossing_dag_wandeling_nieuw_zeeland_5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=56c5cb43d0b2acc4bc7ae4b9cd593bb6 400w)
![Visit the impressive gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-cape-kidnappers-hawkes-bay-discoverpage-detailed-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=500d583ee971f003dca26b2b391f932c 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-cape-kidnappers-hawkes-bay-discoverpage-detailed-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=55ce8e4ac9b3cf19c3925b729efd443a 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-cape-kidnappers-hawkes-bay-discoverpage-detailed-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=257db55f59c491c58f1c8ec04173baa9 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/detailed-discoverpage/nz-cape-kidnappers-hawkes-bay-discoverpage-detailed-regions.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=b167fbdbe5f3b68a4e68a33e1bf3c67b 400w)
![Visit geothermal wonders with a local guide](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-north-rotorua-geysir-8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=f3770af42b7c8adc905be322c2396878 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-north-rotorua-geysir-8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=048b8d159dab334e7823b62356bfd8d3 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-north-rotorua-geysir-8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=892395b93eee518798aa390f8f76b3ed 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/nz-north-rotorua-geysir-8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=99dfa345a356944f419383b1dc7e3fa3 400w)
![Dig your own natural bath on Hot Water Beach](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/22-Hot-Water-Beach-Coromandel-Graeme-Murray-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=7a2e97d8372f3c97aa69123d01e5e574 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/22-Hot-Water-Beach-Coromandel-Graeme-Murray-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=2843dc0d4bbdaef963bd3039e1eaafdc 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/22-Hot-Water-Beach-Coromandel-Graeme-Murray-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=459e1c8edb332a76d8461486b6a78d10 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/general/22-Hot-Water-Beach-Coromandel-Graeme-Murray-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=3f0346a84a72f575155613efcc75e0a7 400w)
![Visit the Matakana Village Farmers Market](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/besttime/nz-matakana-farmers-market-solo-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=b99c90aeb6e782823c5edd2208491d24 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/besttime/nz-matakana-farmers-market-solo-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=79088183875adb8ea2e7c38225fefd88 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/besttime/nz-matakana-farmers-market-solo-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=1a1924e7a3774f10fd2da0f72209dd22 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/solo/besttime/nz-matakana-farmers-market-solo-best-travel-time.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=4c5fc3fe37642edb966df487e67e5dbe 400w)
![Join the locals and slip into a laid-back lifestyle in the Far North](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/far-north-1653.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=0a877c4ba318d57e79b0e18ccf696d14 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/far-north-1653.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=61883dedcc123d95062458632ce70eef 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/far-north-1653.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=d48ad02a073a02405b8d232b89afbee9 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/new-zealand/example-itinerary/far-north-1653.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=0775d7215afbf13b987cf8b62c90bb22 400w)
£8,500 Per person
- 49 nights staying at comfortable small-scale accommodations
- A relaxed travel pace with 2-4 nights at each location
- Average driving distance between each accommodation is 2-4 hours
- Best travel time: October to December or February to April
- Types of accommodations include holiday houses and cottages
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities in nature with locals
- Stay at 20 different locations
- Your holiday is CO2 compensated
- Stay with locals, away from the crowds
- Fully insured compact SUV
- Return economy flights
- We can alter this itinerary to suit your needs and interests
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