Route Planning and Driving Ideas

South Island Route Planner

Here are a few ideas from Christchurch with the minimum days required

The Southern Scenic Route  440km (10 hours) Dunedin – Catlins – Invercargill – Te Anau: wild coastline, sandy beaches, coastal fishing villages, native forest, southern hospitality, penguins.

The Alpine Pacific Triangle  (370km) Waipara Valley – Hanmer Springs – Kaikoura: thermal pools, rolling vistas & mountains, wine trails, whale watching & dolphins.

The Treasured Pathway  Picton – (260km) Farewell Spit: World-famous vineyards, artists galleries, coves & beaches, dolphins, kayaking & swimming.

The Great Alpine Highway  (255km 3-4 hours) Christchurch – Arthur's pass – Kumara (West Coast)

Driving Route Suggestions from Queenstown

North Island Route Planner

Here are a few driving route ideas from Auckland with minimum days required

Driving Route Suggestions from Wellington

Driving Route Suggestions from Rotorua

Driving Route Suggestions from Auckland

Lord of The Rings Driving Routes

Billy Connolly 18 Day Tour (Auckland-Christchurch)

The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail (Blenheim – Napier)

The Pacific Coast Highway (421km 7 hours) Napier – Gisborne – Whakatane – Tauranga – Coromandel – Auckland)

The Twin Coast Discovery Highway