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Nelson Trips

Trips

  1. Man at Champagne Pool, Waiotapu thermal area, near Rotorua.

    Kiwi classic

    12 days

    Classy cities, geothermal eruptions, fantastic wine, Maori culture, glaciers, extreme activities, isolated beaches and forests: these are a few of NZ’s favourite things, and what you’ll want to see if you’re a first-time, short-trip visitor. Sample the best of both islands on this 3000km trip.

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  2. Overhead of Bay of Islands in New Zealand's Northland.

    Icons & beyond

    4 to 6 weeks

    Check some big-ticket attractions off your list, with kayaking, tramping and wildlife-watching breaking up the road trip. Take your time on this well-travelled 3300km route – switch into holiday mode, embrace nature and savour the flavours of dual-island travel.

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  3. Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park - Southland, South Island

    Off the beaten trail

    4 to 6 weeks

    It’s hard to find paths-less-travelled in NZ these days, but this epic 5400km route from the NZ’s northernmost fingernail to detached southern toe takes in plenty of vacant landscapes. If your timing’s good, you may feel like you’ve carved off a slice of heaven all for yourself.

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  4. Glacier on a mountain peak in the Pembroke Wilderness, north of Milford Sound.

    Classic South Island

    10 to 14 days

    On good roads with little traffic (well, mostly...), this 3500km South Island lap – taking in the classic sights, cities and scenery – is a glorious drive. Prepare yourself for urban virtues, magnificent mountains and the world’s best sauvignon blanc. And if you’ve never seen a glacier before, now’s your chance!

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  5. Overhead of Devonport, Cheltenham beach and Rangitoto island, Hauraki Gulf, from Mt Victoria.

    Auckland encounter

    4 to 7 days

    Some say Auckland is just Sydney for beginners. We think not. Sydney doesn’t have access to TWO oceans, nor does it have the amazing melange of Polynesian culture on offer in the ‘City of Sails’. Enjoy the big-smoke, then explore some local highlights with this 450-900km itinerary.

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  6. Aerial of boats on Akaroa Harbour.

    Christchurch explorer

    4 to 7 days

    Christchurch has that unusual mix of urban civility and wild abandon just beyond the doorstep. Spend a few days pinballing between downtown bars, shops, museums and galleries, then hit the road (Jack) and chase down some mountains, whales, lakes and forests on this 650-750km trail.

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