HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS PASS:
- Minimum 6-7 days of travel
- Start from either Auckland or Queenstown
- Includes one-way Interislander travel and Milford Sound day tour
Travel from Auckland to Queenstown on a beautiful journey through New Zealand. Along the way, stop in the harbourside oasis of Tauranga, the geothermal city of Rotorua, the lakeside town of Taupo, and Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. From Wellington catch the Interislander ferry to Picton (travel included in your pass).
From the port town of Picton, you'll travel down the east coast through Kaikoura, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Finally, your journey will take you to Queenstown, a popular adventure sports destination and the gateway to the Southern Alps. Your pass also includes a day trip to Milford Sound, the breathtaking fiord located in the heart of Fiordland National Park.
Your pass is divided into the following 'legs'. You can book travel in either direction (i.e. follow the itinerary from top to bottom or bottom to top). You can also stop as often as you like along the way on each leg (for example, on the Christchurch to Dunedin leg you could book from Christchurch to Timaru, Timaru to Oamaru and Oamaru to Dunedin).
IMPORTANT: When you book tours you need to search for travel to and from the stops shown. Your Milford Sound cruise will be shown under 'extras' on the bus services for these tours. You must select and add the cruise to your cart in order to book it. You can also add other extras to your tours in the same way.
In Rotorua, experience geothermal activity on a massive scale with thermal valleys, geysers and boiling mud pools, and get a taste of Māori culture and adventure.
Lake Taupo in the Central North Island is picture-postcard pretty – it's also full of action-packed activities like bungy jumping, jet boating, fishing, skiing and hiking.
Make a stop in Wellington to sample its cafe culture and visit Te Papa, the national museum.
Cross over to Picton in the South Island on the Interislander ferry (included in your pass).
The peaceful coastal town of Kaikoura is home to delicious fresh seafood and breathtaking wildlife encounters with whales, seals and more.
Visit Christchurch, a city re-energised since the devastating earthquakes.
The lakeside city of Queenstown is a scenic paradise beloved by thrillseekers.
Take a trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown and discover the eighth wonder of the world.