How many days do you need in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown?
- Most travelers spend 11-14 days in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown combined
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Franz Josef / Waiau, Aoraki / Mount Cook, and Lake Tekapo
How Many Days to Spend in New Zealand
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Recommended Itineraries for Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Queenstown, Ride the Skyline Gondola | Queenstown |
| Day 2 | Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Full-Day Adventure | Queenstown |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Christchurch, Explore | Christchurch |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Christchurch | Christchurch |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Wellington via Picton | Wellington |
| Day 6 | Explore Wellington, Visit the Te Papa Museum, Ride the Wellington Cable Car | Wellington |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Rotorua, Relax at a Polynesian Spa | Rotorua |
| Day 8 | Te Puia Tour & Māori Arts Experience | Rotorua |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Auckland, Explore | Auckland |
| Day 10 | All Blacks Rugby Experience, Ride the Sky Tower | Auckland |
| Day 11 | Depart Auckland |
This fun and fast-paced tour takes you across New Zealand's South and North Islands for a wide range of epic landscapes and distinct activities. Kick off the trip in Queenstown, the adrenaline capital of the world, and cruise through Milford Sound / Piopiotahi. Then hit the highlights in Christchurch and Wellington before heading north through geothermal wonders and glowworm caves. Ride to the top of Auckland's Sky Tower in time for a sunset drink to finish the adventure. Read more
How to travel between Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown
How to get from Auckland to Queenstown
Auckland, near the top of the North Island, and Queenstown, near the bottom of the South Island, are about 960 miles (1,550 km) apart. The quickest and easiest way of traveling between the two places is to fly, but there are other options for travelers who aren't in a hurry and want to take the scenic route. Read more
How to get from Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland and Christchurch are about 620 miles (1,000 km) apart. They're at opposite ends of the country—Auckland toward the top of the North Island and Christchurch about halfway down the South Island—so the quickest way to get from Auckland to Christchurch is to fly. There are other options, too, for travelers who want to make a journey out of it. Read more
How to get from Auckland to Wellington
Auckland and Wellington are at opposite ends of New Zealand's North Island, about 400 miles (640 km) apart. Getting between the two major cities is very straightforward, and there are many options. Here's how to get from Auckland to Wellington. Read more
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