New Zealand 14-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Auckland Harbour Bridge
    30 minutes (13 miles) from Auckland Airport

    Adventurous bridge climb

  2. Day 2: Waitomo Caves
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    2.5 hours (118 miles) from Auckland Harbour Bridge

    Glowworm boat ride

  3. Day 3: Hobbiton Movie Set
    1.75 hours (78 miles) from Waitomo Caves

    Middle-earth tour

  4. Day 4: Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    3 hours (132 miles) from Hobbiton Movie Set

    Picturesque hike

  5. Day 5: Taupo
    1 hour (44 miles) from Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    Lakefront views

  6. Day 6: Wellington
    4.5 hours (229 miles) from Taupo

    Cultural capital city

  7. Day 7: Abel Tasman National Park
    3.5 hours (183 miles) from Wellington

    Beach and hike

  8. Day 8: Fox Glacier
    3 hours (111 miles) from Abel Tasman National Park

    Helicopter tour

  9. Day 9: Queenstown
    5 hours (205 miles) from Fox Glacier

    Adventurous city

  10. Day 10: Milford Sound
    4.5 hours (182 miles) from Queenstown

    Scenic boat ride

  11. Day 11: Mount Cook
    4.5 hours (184 miles) from Milford Sound

    Stargazing

  12. Day 12: Lake Tekapo
    1.75 hours (68 miles) from Mount Cook

    Stunning lake views

  13. Day 13: Christchurch
    2.5 hours (104 miles) from Lake Tekapo

    Rebuilt city

  14. Day 14: Hanmer Springs
    1.5 hours (65 miles) from Christchurch

    Relaxing hot pools

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb (2 hours, $145)
  • Waitomo Caves Glowworm Boat Ride (2 hours, $75)
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (2 hours, $89)
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hike (7-9 hours, free)
  • Taupo Lakefront Visit (2 hours, free)
  • Wellington Museum Visit (2 hours, $15)
  • Abel Tasman National Park Walk (3-5 hours, $35)
  • Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour (30 minutes, $270)
  • Queenstown Bungee Jumping (2 hours, $180)
  • Milford Sound Scenic Boat Tour (2 hours, $80)
  • Mt. Cook Stargazing Tour (2 hours, $200)
  • Lake Tekapo Visit (2 hours, free)
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens (2 hours, free)
  • Hanmer Springs Hot Pools (3 hours, $25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1,334

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a day trip to the Coromandel Peninsula for stunning beaches and hot water beach. If you have less time, remove the Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour as it is quite costly. Remember to check weather conditions and opening hours before visiting locations.

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