11 days in New Zealand Itinerary
Created using Inspirock New Zealand trip maker
Start: Singapore
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Paihia
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Taupo
— 1 night
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Rotorua
— 2 nights
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Christchurch
— 1 night
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Fox Glacier
— 2 nights
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Queenstown
— 2 nights
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End: Singapore
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Paihia — 2 nights
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The main tourist town in the Bay of Islands area, Paihia gives visitors a good range of accommodations, a convenient town center, long sandy beaches, and interesting architecture.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, steep yourself in history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and then get in on the family fun at Action World. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Paihia Harbour, get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, and then identify plant and animal life at Opua Forest Lookout Track.
To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Paihia road trip planning tool.
Singapore, Singapore to Paihia is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Singapore to Paihia due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Taupo.
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Taupo — 1 night
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Great Cloak of Tia
The resort town of Taupo lies on the banks of Lake Taupo, the largest body of water in the whole of Australasia.On the 4th (Sat), get in on the family fun at Huka Prawn Park, then race across the water with a speed boat tour, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Huka Falls Walkway, and finally get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.
For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Taupo online vacation builder.
Traveling by flight from Paihia to Taupo takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 2 nights
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Sulphur City
Surrounded by lakes and featuring impressive areas of geothermal landscape, the city of Rotorua offers an otherwordly landscape and a welcoming, peaceful environment, with the culture of the native Maori people very much in the foreground.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): trek along Okere Falls Track, then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): contemplate the geological forces at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, and then steep yourself in history at Te Puia.
To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Rotorua travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Taupo to Rotorua by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Rotorua can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly to Christchurch.
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Christchurch — 1 night
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Garden City
Recovering from the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 was no easy task, but Christchurch has faced the challenges with aplomb.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): see the interesting displays at International Antarctic Centre, get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, then admire the natural beauty at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Margaret Mahy Family Playground.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Christchurch trip planner.
You can fly from Rotorua to Christchurch in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Rotorua in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Christchurch, with lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Fox Glacier.
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Fox Glacier — 2 nights
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A trip to Fox Glacier brings you close to one of New Zealand's most easily accessible natural wonders.Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Gillespies Beach, then hike along Moraine Walk, then explore the striking landscape at Franz Josef Glacier, and finally trek along Peters Pool Walk. Keep things going the next day: trek along Mount Fox Route, then stroll through Fox Glacier South Side Walk, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fox Glacier Hiking Trails, and finally trek along Minnehaha Walk.
To see ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Fox Glacier journey maker.
Drive from Christchurch to Fox Glacier in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Queenstown.
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Queenstown — 2 nights
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Shallow Bay
Sheltered in an inlet of Lake Wakatipu, the resort town of Queenstown enjoys a strong reputation for its adventuring and skiing opportunities.On the 10th (Fri), relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in the exciting artwork at Artbay Gallery, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Kiwi Park, do a tasting at Peregrine Wines, and then do a tasting at Chard Farm Winery.
To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Queenstown tour website.
Traveling by car from Fox Glacier to Queenstown takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 11th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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New Zealand travel guide
Land of the Long White Cloud
Far-flung New Zealand has become known for its astounding topography, singular biodiversity, varied climate, and for marrying native Maori and post-colonial European cultures on its two main islands and the multitude of smaller landmasses dotted around them. Free-spirited New Zealanders cultivate a love of sports, sustainability, and the outdoors. Far from other landmasses, the islands existed for millions of years before being inhabited by humans, so an abundance of species have come to thrive in the thick, wild rainforest, vast and rugged backland, and extensive surrounding marine areas. While much of New Zealand tourism centers around adventures through this spectacular scenery, take time to explore the nation's rich cultural heritage as well. The traditions and history of the Maoris, and the industry and internationalism of the descendents of the first European settlers endure in fascinating attractions, ranging from museums, to farms, to places of worship.
