Coastlines, Lakes and Fiordland Journey The journey can begin in Ōtautahi – Christchurch or Tāhuna – Queenstown, depending on where travellers arrive. From Christchurch the route heads north toward Hanmer Springs before crossing the Southern Alps through Lewis Pass, where mountain valleys and native forest lead to the rugged coastline of Te Tai Poutini – […]
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The journey can begin in Ōtautahi – Christchurch or Waitohi – Picton, depending on where travellers arrive. From Christchurch the route heads north toward the alpine village of Hanmer Springs, before reaching the dramatic coastline of Kaikōura, where mountains rise sharply from the Pacific Ocean. Travellers beginning in Picton can easily join the route through
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Coast, Alps and Fiordland Journey Beginning in Waitohi – Picton, the journey follows the coastline south through the vineyards of Blenheim before reaching the dramatic cliffs and marine-rich waters of Kaikōura, where mountains rise sharply from the sea. From the coast the route turns inland toward the alpine village of Hanmer Springs, known for its
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Alpine Coast and Mountain Loop Journey Beginning in Christchurch, the journey heads north toward the alpine village of Hanmer Springs before crossing the Southern Alps through Lewis Pass, where native forest, mountain valleys and winding rivers mark the gateway to the wild West Coast. From here the route turns south along Te Tai Poutini –
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Beginning in Christchurch, the journey travels south along the Canterbury coast before turning inland toward the alpine landscapes of the Mackenzie Basin. Along the way, small towns, braided rivers and coastal viewpoints offer gentle moments before the scenery begins to rise toward the mountains. As the route continues through Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and Aoraki
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From Picton to Queenstown via the West Coast This South Island itinerary is designed for travellers who want to explore the route at a relaxed and rewarding pace. Beginning in Picton, the journey winds through the sunlit vineyards of Marlborough before travelling west through the coastal communities of Havelock, Nelson and the gateway to Abel
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Auckland to Wellington via the East Coast This itinerary follows a scenic route from Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland to Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington, travelling down the eastern side of the North Island through coastal towns, farming regions and well-known food and wine areas. The journey begins along the eastern edge of the Hauraki Gulf, passing
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Auckland to Wellington via Northland This itinerary begins in Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland before travelling north through Te Tai Tokerau – Northland, then following a long scenic route south through the centre of the island to Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington. The journey first heads north to the harbour town of Dargaville and the wild coastline
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Auckland to Wellington This itinerary follows a scenic route from Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland to Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington, travelling through many of the regions that shape everyday life across Te Ika-a-Māui. The journey begins along the eastern edge of the Hauraki Gulf, passing through small coastal towns such as Clevedon, Thames and the Coromandel
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Wellington to Auckland – While this guide follows the journey from Wellington to Auckland, the route works just as well in reverse if you are travelling south. This itinerary follows a scenic route from Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington to Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland, travelling through some of the most character-filled regions of the lower North
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