New Zealand · 21-26 days
New Zealand Grand Tour: Both Islands
The itinerary
- Auckland2 nights
- Bay of Islands2 nights
- Rotorua2 nights
- Wellington2 nights
- Christchurch2 nights
- Franz Josef2 nights
- Wanaka3 nights
- Queenstown4 nights
- Milford Sound1 night
- Dunedin2 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, history and culture, and road trips across Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and Dunedin. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is November to March. April and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by road transfers or a hire car and ferries.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £60 a day at the budget end, around £120 a day mid-range, and £350+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3490 to £4870 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for New Zealand Grand Tour: Both Islands?
This itinerary works best over 21 to 26 days across 10 stops: Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and Dunedin.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is November to March. April and October are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £60 a day at the budget end, around £120 a day mid-range, and £350+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3490 to £4870 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.