Explore New Zealand

Itinerary:

The Spirit 2 Grande is a generously sized motorhome for 2 adults. Added features such as a spacious living area, excellent interior height and a double bed will make for a comfortable & relaxing motorhome holiday.

Spirit 2 Grande features
Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, air conditioning/heating, pressurised hot and cold water, internal access, turbodiesel engine, automatic transmission, power steering, 1 double bed, radio/CD player.

Day 1: Auckland - Bay of Islands (345km, approx 3 hours)
Collect your vehicle on arrival in Auckland and head north to the spectacular Bay of Islands.

Days 2-3: Bay of Islands
Take in 90-mile Beach and Cape Reinga, go deep sea fishing or explore the villages of Paihia and Russell.

Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (345km, approx 3 hours)
Overnight at Auckland and maybe take in the view from Sky Tower, the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, or sail an America’s Cup yacht.

Days 5-6: Auckland - Rotorua (234km, approx 3 hours)
Head east to the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions ‘Where the Kiwis go for their own holidays’. Further south the thermal springs of Rotorua are steeped in Maori history and are an iconic destination for any traveller to New Zealand. Pause at Lake Taupo but if you want a trout for your supper then you’ll have to catch it yourself – they don’t sell them in the shops!

Days 7-8: Rotorua - Wellington (462km, approx 5 hours)
Wellington marks the southernmost tip of the North Island and is New Zealand’s capital city, nestling between forested hills and a stunning harbour. Take time out to explore the city.

Day 9: Wellington - Nelson or Blenheim (559km, approx 3.5 hours)
Enjoy the ferry trip across the Cook Strait to Picton on the South Island. Take your pick of where to park up and enjoy the Marlborough region, the heartland of New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc production. Enjoy a chilled glass as you watch the sun set…

Day 10: Nelson or Blenheim - Christchurch (438km, approx 6.5 hours)
Travel to the city of Christchurch, taking time to stop in Kaikoura on the way to see the whales. Christchurch is packed with café culture and a genteel nature amid its grand buildings and English-style gardens. Take time out to explore.

Day 11: Christchurch - Franz Josef or Mount Cook (405km, approz 6 hours)
The Franz Josef Glacier is one of only two in New Zealand that creeps down as far as the lower rainforests, thereby making it the most accessible to visitors for gentle exploration or even a heli-hike. Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain and a spectacular bacdrop to the region's stunning scenery.

Days 12-14: Franz Josef or Mount Cook - Queenstown (404km, approx 6 hours)
The adventure capital of New Zealand, if not the world! The home of bungy jumping, white water rafting, jet boats and ‘zorbing’ but also gentle cruising if you prefer.

Day 15: Queenstown
Drop off your Maui Motorhome before your flight home.