16 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Inspirock New Zealand route planner
Start: Kuala Lumpur
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Christchurch
— 1 night
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Franz Josef
— 2 nights
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Greymouth
— 1 night
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Kaikoura
— 1 night
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Lake Tekapo
— 1 night
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Queenstown
— 1 night
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Wanaka
— 1 night
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Te Anau
— 1 night
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Dunedin
— 1 night
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Wellington
— 1 night
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Taupo
— 2 nights
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Paihia
— 2 nights
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End: Kuala Lumpur
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Christchurch — 1 night
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Garden City
Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, admire the natural beauty at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu), and finally let little ones run wild at Margaret Mahy Family Playground.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Christchurch trip planner.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Christchurch is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is usually a 4 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in February; daily highs in Christchurch reach 26°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can fly to Franz Josef.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Christchurch trip planner.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Christchurch is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is usually a 4 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in February; daily highs in Christchurch reach 26°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can fly to Franz Josef.
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Franz Josef — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Franz Josef Glacier, tour the pleasant surroundings at Moraine Walk, and then trek along Fox Glacier South Side Walk. Keep things going the next day: stop by ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery, then trek along Minnehaha Walk, and then trek along Hooker Valley Track.
To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Franz Josef online road trip planner.
You can fly from Christchurch to Franz Josef in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Greymouth.
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To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Franz Josef online road trip planner.
You can fly from Christchurch to Franz Josef in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Greymouth.
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Greymouth — 1 night
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On the 16th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Shantytown Heritage Park, then view the masterpieces at Left Bank Art Gallery, then stop by Shades Of Jade, and finally grab your bike and head to West Coast Wilderness Trail.
To see photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Greymouth trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Franz Josef to Greymouth takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Kaikoura.
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To see photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Greymouth trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Franz Josef to Greymouth takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Kaikoura.
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Kaikoura — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): stroll through Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaikoura itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Greymouth to Kaikoura takes 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lake Tekapo.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaikoura itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Greymouth to Kaikoura takes 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lake Tekapo.
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Lake Tekapo — 1 night
On the 18th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at The Church of the Good Shepherd, explore the activities along Lake Tekapo, then look for gifts at Aotea Gifts Tekapo, then view the masterpieces at Burkes Pass Gallery, and finally surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lake Tekapo trip maker.
You can drive from Kaikoura to Lake Tekapo in 5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Queenstown.
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For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lake Tekapo trip maker.
You can drive from Kaikoura to Lake Tekapo in 5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 1 night
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Shallow Bay
Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, race across the water with a speed boat tour, then identify plant and animal life at Kiwi Park, and finally get your game on at Skyline Queenstown.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Queenstown route maker.
Getting from Lake Tekapo to Queenstown by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a bus to Wanaka.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Queenstown route maker.
Getting from Lake Tekapo to Queenstown by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a bus to Wanaka.
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Wanaka — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Mount Aspiring National Park.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Wanaka tour itinerary builder website.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Wanaka takes 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can catch the bus to Te Anau.
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For maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Wanaka tour itinerary builder website.
Traveling by bus from Queenstown to Wanaka takes 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can catch the bus to Te Anau.
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Te Anau — 1 night
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On the 21st (Wed), hike along Gertrude Saddle and then explore the activities along Milford Sound.
For photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Te Anau attractions planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Wanaka to Te Anau. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Dunedin.
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For photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Te Anau attractions planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Wanaka to Te Anau. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Dunedin.
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Dunedin — 1 night
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Edinburgh of the South
On the 22nd (Thu), see the interesting displays at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, then look for gifts at NZ Greenstone and Art, and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Royal Albatross Centre.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Dunedin road trip site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Te Anau to Dunedin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can fly to Wellington.
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To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Dunedin road trip site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Te Anau to Dunedin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can fly to Wellington.
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Wellington — 1 night
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Harbour Capital
On the 23rd (Fri), stop by NZique, then get a sense of history and politics at New Zealand Parliament, then get great views at Wellington Cable Car, and finally examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Wellington itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Dunedin to Wellington takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In February, daily temperatures in Wellington can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Taupo.
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For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Wellington itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Dunedin to Wellington takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In February, daily temperatures in Wellington can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Taupo.
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Taupo — 2 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): stop by Huka Honey Hive, get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then find something for the whole family at Huka Prawn Park, then admire the sheer force of Huka Falls Walkway, and finally get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at L'Arte, then admire the natural beauty at Lava Glass, and then take in the natural beauty of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Taupo travel route site.
Traveling by flight from Wellington to Taupo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Paihia.
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For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Taupo travel route site.
Traveling by flight from Wellington to Taupo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Paihia.
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Paihia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): hunt for treasures at The Merchants of Kerikeri, contemplate the long history of Waitangi Treaty Grounds, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and finally identify plant and animal life at Paihia Harbour.
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paihia trip planner.
Getting from Taupo to Paihia by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paihia trip planner.
Getting from Taupo to Paihia by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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New Zealand travel guide
Land of the Long White Cloud
Far-flung New Zealand has become known for its astounding topography, singular biodiversity, varied climate, and for marrying native Maori and post-colonial European cultures on its two main islands and the multitude of smaller landmasses dotted around them. Free-spirited New Zealanders cultivate a love of sports, sustainability, and the outdoors. Far from other landmasses, the islands existed for millions of years before being inhabited by humans, so an abundance of species have come to thrive in the thick, wild rainforest, vast and rugged backland, and extensive surrounding marine areas. While much of New Zealand tourism centers around adventures through this spectacular scenery, take time to explore the nation's rich cultural heritage as well. The traditions and history of the Maoris, and the industry and internationalism of the descendents of the first European settlers endure in fascinating attractions, ranging from museums, to farms, to places of worship.
