14 Days / 12 Nights
$2,850
162+ Booked
14 Days / 12 Nights
$2,850
162+ Booked
Collect your rental car and drive to your central hotel (21km, ~40m). Spend the day exploring the “City of Sails” at your own pace. Wander Viaduct Harbour, shop on Queen Street, or enjoy a waterfront dinner.
Travel south to Waitomo for an included eco-guided cave tour, marveling at illuminated glowworms. Continue to Rotorua (345km, ~4.5h). Spend the afternoon exploring the lakeside city or relaxing in a spa.
Discover geothermal landscapes, bubbling mud pools, and mineral terraces. Tonight, enjoy your included Te Puia Te Pō Māori Cultural Experience, featuring traditional storytelling, a hāngī feast, and the Pōhutu Geyser.
Travel south via Lake Taupō to admire Huka Falls. Cross the volcanic plateau to Wellington (450km, ~7h). Upon arrival, explore the capital city’s lively waterfront, Cuba Street precinct, or the Te Papa Museum.
Board the scenic Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait to Picton. Drive south through the Marlborough wine region to coastal Kaikōura, where mountains meet the sea (160km, ~2.5h).
Cross the spectacular South Island through alpine valleys to the rugged West Coast. Pass historic Greymouth and Hokitika before arriving in Franz Josef (500km, ~8h), where lush rainforest meets ancient glacier ice.
Enjoy a full day in glacier country. Walk rainforest trails to glacier viewpoints, spot rare kiwis at the Wildlife Centre, or relax in hot pools. For thrill-seekers, book an optional scenic helicopter flight or heli-hike.
Drive south and cross the breathtaking Haast Pass, discovering waterfalls and lush rainforest. Pass Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea to reach Queenstown (350km, ~6h), beautifully situated on Lake Wakatipu.
Enjoy a free day in New Zealand’s adventure capital. Ride the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views, wander the lakeside, or book optional activities like jet boating, scenic cruising, or Central Otago wine tasting.
Return your rental car at Queenstown Airport and fly to Australia. Arrive in Melbourne, collect a new car, and drive to your central hotel (23km, ~40m). Spend the evening exploring Southbank or local dining.
Spend the day exploring Melbourne on foot or by tram. Discover famous laneways, impressive street art, Federation Square, and Queen Victoria Market. Soak up the vibrant café culture and historic arcades.
Drive the iconic Great Ocean Road past Torquay and Apollo Bay. Reach Port Campbell National Park to marvel at the spectacular Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Return to Melbourne via the inland route (520km, ~9h).
Drive southeast to Phillip Island (297km, ~4.25h). Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve and admire views at The Nobbies. At dusk, experience the unforgettable Penguin Parade as Little Penguins return to their burrows.
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before checking out. Drive to Melbourne Airport, return your rental car (23km, ~40m), and check in for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable Trans-Tasman self-drive journey.
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