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New Zealand Vanlife: Road Trip Adventure & Kiwi Culture

21 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.6
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

  2. Day 2

    In Transit

  3. Day 3

    Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Quake City Museum (payable on site)
    • Historic streetcar tour - 50 minutes through city center (costs a few dollars extra)
    • Visit Farmers Market in Riccarton Bush (Saturday only)
    Landmarks
    New Regent Street
    Quake City Museum
    Riccarton Bush Farmers Market
  4. Day 4

    Lake Tekapo

    Included Activities

    • Campervan pickup and equipped vehicle
    • Drive South Island via Inland Scenic Route
    • Visit Lake Tekapo
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
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  5. Day 5

    Mount Cook National Park

    Included Activities

    • Hooker Valley Track hike in Mount Cook National Park
    • Visit glacial lake with ice floes
    Landmarks
    Mount Cook National Park
    Mount Cook
    Lake Pukaki
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Lake Pukaki
    • Explore Queenstown city center

    Optional Activities

    • Try Fergburger at various locations
    Landmarks
    Lake Pukaki
    Lake Wakatipu
    Queenstown
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown Adventures

    Optional Activities

    • Kawarau Bridge bungee jump - 134 meters (payable on site)
    • Zipline over green rocks and turquoise river - 130 metres (payable on site)
    • River boat trip (payable on site)
    • Skyline Gondola to Queenstown Bike Park
    • Mountain biking on 30+ trails
    Landmarks
    Gibbston Valley
    Kawarau Bridge
    Skyline Gondola Queenstown
    Queenstown Bike Park
  8. Day 8

    Roys Peak

    Included Activities

    • Roys Peak hike with views of Lake Wanaka and mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Lake Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Roys Peak
    Lake Wanaka
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  9. Day 9

    Mount Aspiring National Park and Franz Josef Glacier

    Included Activities

    • View Wanaka Tree
    • Blue Pools Track hike through forests and suspension bridges
    • Franz Josef Glacier Walk or Roberts Point Track hike
    Landmarks
    Wanaka Tree
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Blue Pools
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  10. Day 10

    Pancake Rocks

    Included Activities

    • View Strongman Mine Memorial
    • Pancake Rocks Walk to blowholes
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Strongman Mine Memorial
    Tasman Sea
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  11. Day 11

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Included Activities

    • Explore Abel Tasman National Park beaches

    Optional Activities

    • Water Taxi service to Abel Tasman Coastal Track points (bookable on site)
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Abel Tasman Coastal Track
  12. Day 12

    Abel Tasman to Marlborough Sounds

    Included Activities

    • Optional day in Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Drive to Havelock in Marlborough Sounds
    • Dine at restaurants serving greenshell mussels (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Marlborough Sounds
    Havelock
  13. Day 13

    Ferry to Wellington

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington with campervan
    • Explore Cuba Street
    • Visit Bucket Fountain
    • Cable car ride to Kelburn Village
    Landmarks
    Bucket Fountain
    Cable Car Wellington
    Kelburn Village
    Cuba Street
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  14. Day 14

    Cape Palliser and Napier

    Included Activities

    • Cape Palliser visit with sea lion viewing
    • Cape Palliser Lighthouse climb (250 steps)
    • Explore Napier art deco buildings
    • Visit Emerson Street

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset viewing at Te Mata Peak
    Landmarks
    Cape Palliser
    Cape Palliser Lighthouse
    Napier
    Emerson Street
    Te Mata Peak
  15. Day 15

    Tongariro National Park

    Included Activities

    • Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike
    • Red Crater ascent
    • Emerald Lakes viewing
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    Red Crater
    Emerald Lakes
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  16. Day 16

    Hot Water Beach

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hot Water Beach
    • Dig natural hot water pool in sand
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Coromandel Peninsula
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  17. Day 17

    Cathedral Cove

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Cathedral Cove via Gemstone Bay
    • Cathedral Cove viewing with natural rock arch
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
    Gemstone Bay
  18. Day 18

    Auckland City

    Included Activities

    • Campervan return and vehicle handover

    Optional Activities

    • City Circuit Bus tour (payable locally)
    • Sky Tower visit at 182 meters (payable on site)
    • Walk Parnell Road to Newmarket
    • Visit Viaduct Harbour for sunset
    Landmarks
    Sky Tower
    Harbour Bridge
    Parnell Road
    Newmarket
    Viaduct Harbour
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  19. Day 19

    Auckland

    Included Activities

    • Mount Eden visit with crater and city views

    Optional Activities

    • Nelson Street Cycleway (Pink Path) bike tour or walk
    Landmarks
    Mount Eden
    Nelson Street Cycleway
  20. Day 20

    Departure Preparation

  21. Day 21

    Return Home

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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