Prepare for one of the most memorable trips of your life on the adventure-filled island of New Zealand.

When you arrive at Auckland Airport, the agent's staff will direct you to your car, or you can check in at the airport for a rental cab. Once you get your cab/car, drive to the Auckland hotel and check in.

Spend the rest of the day on this self-drive New Zealand trip itinerary at your own leisure. You can go shopping for souvenirs at Victoria Market or Queen Street and eat local food. Drive back to your hotel to rest.

Allow the amazing glowworms of Waitomo to illuminate this day of your New Zealand visit.

Get a new start to the day with a delicious breakfast, then check out of the hotel. Then, on this New Zealand self-drive holiday plan, head to Rotorua.

Once you arrive, check into your hotel before heading out to visit one of New Zealand's most popular tourist attractions, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Wander through these tunnels on a raft and watch as the limestone formations illuminate the entire path. 

In addition, neighboring attractions include the Marokopa Falls and the Otorohanga Kiwi House. 

Tip: Visit Hairy Feet Waitomo in Piopio, which served as the filming location for the Hobbit.

The distance from Auckland to Rotorua is 228 kilometers.

Travel time (Auckland to Rotorua): around 3 hours.

Rotorua is one of New Zealand's top holiday destinations, with pristine lakes, rich forests, and sparkling rivers.

Start the day with an early breakfast and then embark on a full-day tour of Rotorua. On your New Zealand holiday, take a farm tour at Agrodome and see live demonstrations of how to raise sheep and milk cows.

Next, enjoy Maori cultural performances at Te Puia before relaxing amid the hot mud pools and the Pohutu geyser. This New Zealand vacation also includes excursions to Lake Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. After a long day, return to your hotel to relax.

A self-drive tour of Auckland allows you to explore the city's stunning highlights.

After a great breakfast, drive return to Auckland. When you arrive, check into your accommodation and then set out to explore the city on your New Zealand tour schedule.

Visit the Sky Tower, see Maori cultural performances at the Auckland Museum, and go zip line and woodland walking. After a fun-filled day, return to your hotel and relax

On this New Zealand vacation, spend one day relaxing in Christchurch, the Garden City.

After a delicious breakfast, proceed to Auckland Airport and board your flight to Christchurch. When you arrive in Christchurch, check into your accommodation and get some rest.

Spend the rest of the day exploring New Zealand or shopping at local markets. Try some local dishes to settle your stomach. After visiting the Canterbury Museum and the Botanical Gardens, return to your accommodation to unwind.

Flight Time (Auckland to Christchurch): around 1 hour

Enjoy the most adventurous experience in Queenstown with this New Zealand tour itinerary.

Get an early start with a nutritious breakfast and then drive to Queenstown. En route, you'll pass through Wanaka, which has several attractions such as Lake Wanaka, Treble Cone, and the Snow Farm.

Drive by Gibbston Valley and sample some of the wines before continuing your New Zealand vacation. You can also stop in Arrowtown and explore the colonial houses, mountains, and golf courses.

Once you arrive, check into your hotel and rest.

The distance from Christchurch to Queenstown is 483 kilometers.

Travel time (Christchurch to Queenstown): around 5 hours.

Milford is a great place to unwind during your New Zealand tour.

After a healthy breakfast, head to Milford to trek up the mountains. Stop and take pictures at stunning locations such as Eglinton Valley, Chasm, and Mirror Lake. Take the Milford Sound Cruise and see spectacular waterfalls and glaciers along the way on your New Zealand self-drive trip.

When you're finished, return to the hotel and rest.

Make the most of this low-cost New Zealand vacation package by taking a Shotover jet boat ride and a gondola ride.

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast before heading out for a Shotover jet boat ride. Enjoy the sensation of the cold water splashing over your face as you ride the jet boat down the Shotover River.

Then take a gondola trip across the city to Bob's Peak to experience the stunning vistas, which are one of the highlights of your New Zealand tour schedule.

Optional: Request that your travel agent include mountain biking or Luge driving on your New Zealand self-drive trip itinerary.

Visit one of the West Coast's hidden beauties, the Franz Josef Glacier, which will captivate you with its magnificence.

Following an early breakfast, set off for the Franz Josef glacier. Once you arrive, check into your hotel before embarking on your guided glacier trek as part of this all-inclusive New Zealand self-drive package.

Trek up the glaciers' slopes to see amazing panoramas. There is also a Lookout Point, which provides amazing views of the region and is an excellent location. On this trip to New Zealand, you can stroll through the surrounding rainforests and valleys before relaxing in a hot pool to remain warm.

After you've explored this area, return to your hotel to unwind.

The distance from Queenstown to Franz Josef is 353 kilometers.

Travel time (Queenstown to Franz Josef): around 4 hours.

On the final stage of your New Zealand tour, take in one of the country's most picturesque drives.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast and then drive to the Greymouth bus station. Once you arrive, take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch and enjoy the scenery on your New Zealand trip. Snow-capped mountains, sheep and cow meadows, the breathtaking Waimakariri River, steep gorges, green plateaus, and small rivers all contribute to a spectacular train experience.

When you arrive in Christchurch, go through the check-in process before relaxing.

Distance from Greymouth to Christchurch: 241 km.

Travel time (Greymouth to Christchurch): around 3 hours.

Leave New Zealand with a wealth of memories.

Finish off this great New Zealand self-drive holiday with a delicious breakfast before heading to the airport. Board your aircraft home after one of the best vacations of your life.