Travelling to New Zealand from Europe can be a long and tiring journey thus we highly recommend that you give yourself a few days break along the way. Enjoy a ‘taste of Asia’ through an en route stop-over in the ‘gateway to the far east’, Singapore. The cosmopolitan, vibrant city is easy to navigate, with attractions for all types of traveller. Take a ride on the magnificent ‘Singapore Flyer’, enjoy an exciting ‘Night Safari’, shop-til-you-drop in one of the many bustling malls, sip a Singapore Sling in the Raffles Hotel, or, visit one of the many churches, temples and mosques that decorate the eclectic city.
Once in New Zealand, marvel at the picturesque scenery the land is famed for. Travel around the beautiful North Island and explore its geographical wonders, ancient cultures and modern cultural attractions. Travel home via Thailand’s colourful capital city of Bangkok. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the lively city centre, visit some of the cities spiritual landmarks and delight in a day trip to the magnificent Ayuthaya.
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DAYS 1-4: SINGAPORE
Start your great New Zealand adventure with three nights in the fantastic city of Singapore, whose modern lifestyle and colonial past makes it the perfect introduction to Asia. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, plus a trip to the East Coast & Changi, as detailed on our ‘Essential Singapore’ itinerary.
DAYS 5-7: AUCKLAND
Return to Singapore Airport for your flight to Auckland (via Sydney), and check in to your hotel for a three-night stay. We’ve included entrance to four of Auckland’s must-do attractions, plus a half-day sightseeing tour to the wilderness of the Waitakere Ranges.
DAYS 8 & 9: BAY OF ISLANDS
Collect your rental car today, and head for the Bay of Islands, as you start your ‘Best of the North Island’ itinerary. This region boasts stunning scenery combined with historic attractions from its role as the birthplace of New Zealand.
DAYS 10-13: COROMANDEL & ROTORUA
Head back south to explore the relaxed holiday beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula, before heading inland to the North Island’s central volcanic plateau. Spend a couple of nights in the geothermal resort of Rotorua, exploring its mud pools, geysers and accessible Maori heritage.
DAYS 14-16: NAPIER - WELLINGTON
It’s just a short drive from Rotorua to the Art-Deco resort of Napier, where you have a couple of days to explore the Hawke’s Bay wine region. Head south to New Zealand’s capital city Wellington, with time to explore its bars, restaurants, museums and last-minute shopping.
DAYS 17-20: WELLINGTON - BANGKOK
Return your rental car to Wellington Airport today in time for your flight to Bangkok, changing planes in Sydney. You’ll have three nights in Thailand’s colourful capital enjoying a sightseeing tour of the city and its temples, plus a day trip to magnificent Ayuthaya, as detailed in our ‘Essential Bangkok’ itinerary, before flying home to the UK.
NOTE: We make no extra charge for minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary. No surcharges will be imposed within 30 days of departure. Wherever possible any downward revision in the price of trips if shown in our website will be refunded to you.