The Ultimate 18-Day New Zealand Itinerary
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The Ultimate 18-Day New Zealand Itinerary
Tiffany Nguyenfa
The Ultimate Summer Adventure!
Explore the gems of both North and South Islands in this adventure-filled itinerary. In the North, we'll explore Auckland, Waitomo, and Rotorua. From there, we'll fly to South Island and roadtrip along the coast hitting Queenstown, Christchurch, and everything in between. YES- that's right. All in 18 days!
What's included?
- Budget friendly hotel accommodations
- The best places to eat & drink
- Where to go and what to see
- Links to must-do excursions
- A digital map of all locations
- Travel with a mobile guide you can open on-the-go
- Leave the planning to me and have a stress-free, unforgettable experience!
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Day 1- Auckland
Let's get ready to begin our New Zealand adventure! After we arrive to AKL and pick up our rental car, we'll immediately begin our left-side-of-the- road journey to Mt Eden, an extinct volcano with panoramic views of Auckland City.
After our hike, we'll check into our hotel and relax after the long flight. The sun sets at 10 pm in the summer, so we still have plenty of time to explore. Depending on the day, we may be lucky enough to hit up the biggest night market in Auckland-- Pukaranga night market.
Mount Eden
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Enjoy panoramic views and hiking trails around this extinct volcano. There are multiple entrances, so remember where you parked!
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Pakuranga Night Market
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An underground night market with many vendors selling ethnic cuisines, desserts, drinks, and cute merch. Open Saturdays 5-11. There are other night markets throughout Auckland, so be sure to check for your specific dates.
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Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
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Rating: 3.5/5. Clean hotel in the heart of downtown Auckland. Walking distance to the ferry terminal, restaurants, and shopping. Parking structure nearby charges $30 per day, otherwise street parking is free after 6 pm, all day Sunday, and public holidays.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tiffany Nguyenfa
Just a California girl with an itch to travel the world.
Here to help you plan your next adventure!
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
79 places
79 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Wānaka, New Zealand
Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
South Island, New Zealand
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
New Zealand
North Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand
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