Departures
From Auckland:
Departs daily
Explore New Zealand Like a Local Two Island Road Trip
- Journey from Auckland through the lush Waikato countryside, exploring Waitomo Caves or Hobbiton before arriving in Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland.
- Discover Rotorua’s spouting geysers, steaming mud pools, and Māori culture with optional guided or culinary experiences.
- Drive to Napier, the charming art deco gem of Hawke’s Bay, known for its elegant architecture and coastal beauty.
- Savour local wines and gourmet cuisine in Napier and nearby Martinborough’s celebrated Pinot Noir vineyards en route to Wellington.
- Conclude your adventure in Queenstown, exploring alpine landscapes, Milford Sound’s majestic fiords, and the historic village of Arrowtown.
9
Days
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
Trip Features
Epic Scenery
Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Epic Scenery
Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Road Trips
Independent, self-driving road trips that offer extra freedom.Trip Itinerary
At a Glance
DAY
1
Auckland to Rotorua
DAY
2
Exploring Rotorua
DAY
3
Rotorua to Napier
DAY
4
Discovering Napier
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5
Napier to Wellington
DAY
6
Touring Wellington
DAY
7
Wellington to Queenstown
DAY
8
Exploring Queenstown
DAY
9
Depart from Queenstown
Travel Itinerary
Trip Starts
Trip Stop
Trip Ends
What to Expect
Explore what moves you.
Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay
Little Valley, Hobbiton
Lake Tekapo, South Island
Most Popular Time to Travel
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Place
Conditions
Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
City 870Partly Cloudy
21°C / 70°F
35mm / 1.4"
City 986Partly Cloudy
20°C / 67°F
35mm / 1.4"
NapierPartly Cloudy
21°C / 71°F
40mm / 1.6"
City 882Partly Cloudy
21°C / 71°F
40mm / 1.6"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.Popularity rating
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ExcellentBased on 5,285 ReviewsAbsolutely incredible trip! From beginning to end! All accommodations were excellent. If you want to experience Safaris this trip will fulfill all your expectations! A special thanks to our driver we had for our entire trip Evans! He made our trip over the top! The Hot air balloon ride in the Masai Mara is a must…it’s breathtaking!Pam SeitzI have worked with Goway several times in the past two years and every single trip has been unforgettable. Specifically, our travel advisor, Maria, has helped us book phenomenal trips to Thailand, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, and most recently, Iceland. Maria is so wonderful and easy to talk to, but what really stands out is her ability to get to know her clients so she can plan trips that perfectly align with our interests and desires. I cannot recommend her strongly enough! Her expertise, hard-work, and dedication towards each trip has given myself, my family, and friends memories to last a lifetime! Kayla CovelloJamil made our 40th birthday trip to Portugal so so very amazing and special! Great service, fabulous hotels, and wonderful day trips! Lane StricklandKatie was great, planned everything we needed, was great with changes and trip schedule conflicts. Fantastic working with her.CTI have been booking with GoWay for more than 2 years and feel so fortunate to have the best Travel Advisor, Maria Spitman, making our vacations unforgettable. I can’t say enough about Maria… she is personable, efficient, detail-oriented, and extremely knowledgeable about her specialty destinations. We have booked many trips with her, including Thailand, Spain, Portugal, Sicily, Iceland, and our most recent trip in Greece. Maria has not only curated nuanced itineraries, but has done so combining her vast knowledge of each region with our interests and needs being met perfectly. With that, it is evident that Maria learns about her clients to create vacation packages that far exceed expectations. I won’t book with anyone else! GoWay has a gem that is irreplaceable! I highly recommend seeking Maria out for all your destination needs. DarleenGoway has been amazing to work with. Farooq was my agent through Goway and she communicated promptly, planned a great international trip for my clients and was always organized. The trip was flawless to Rome and Malta from beginning to end!Kim KameleskyLisa Dachuk was incredible on organizing my trip. She took the time to know what I wanted and created an experience I will forever be grateful for having.Louise Helie MastersLori Mezzomo and the team at Goway Travel are fantastic! Lori helped plan a 3-week Australia trip for our family of 5. Our teenage boys enjoyed exploring Sydney, Uluru, Cairns and the Gold Coast. Highlights included a Sydney Harbour Bridge walk, sunrise hike around Uluru, snorkeling with turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and surfing on the gold coast. Lori did a fantastic job of creating an itinerary that was engaging for our teenage boys and relaxing for the parents... not an easy task! We miss Australia and would gladly book again with Lori Mezzomo and Goway Travel.BlairSwati was fantastic! She worked with us to create the perfect Greece trip, and handled all the details to make it a worry-free experience.JtvMichael at Goway Travel was great to work with. We were planning a pre-trip with him prior to a group tour. He worked with us to hit the special places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do. The accommodations arranged exceeded our expectations. Local guides were all amazing. This was the third trip we booked through Goway, and we will definitely book with them again in the future David Picka
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What do the experts say?
The food in New Zealand is incredible, and New Zealanders are rightly proud of their paddock to plate cuisine. Almost everything is sustainably grown and processed, from lamb and seafood to vegetables and fruit.
About 20 percent of New Zealand is made up of National Parks, Forests, and Nature Reserves. And they’re all free to enter!
The Māori cultural experiences and performances offered throughout the North and South Islands are well worth seeking out. If the opportunity presents itself, definitely take part in a hāngī
Looking for a great restaurant in New Zealand? Try The Bunker in Queenstown, Plato in Dunedin, Manu in Christchurch, and Oppies Fish & Chips in Rotorua
All Blacks rugby is huge in New Zealand. If you’re a sports fan, be sure to check out a home game. The All Blacks typically play their home test matches during the months of July, August, September and sometimes October
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