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Two weeks in new zealand
Are you thinking of heading "down under" for two weeks in New Zealand?
Not sure where to go or what to see?
Fear not, because we have several great options for you.
Read on and get your holiday juices flowing!
Are two weeks in new zealand long enough?
Well, yes and no.
Two weeks in New Zealand won't give you enough time to see everything.
But, with careful planning, two weeks will give you the flexibility to choose from some amazing options. The key to a successful holiday is careful planning. And that's where we can help.
We can give you all the information and resources that you need to plan your itinerary, and book your accommodation, car or RV, and those special New Zealand activities. We can even help you with your flights through our partnership with Skyscanner.
Is the scenery really that good?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
But don't take our word for it. In November 2024 respected travel guru's Rough Guides asked their community to vote on the world's most beautiful country, and guess what? New Zealand was voted number 1.
How big is New Zealand?
It often surprises visitors that from top to bottom, New Zealand stretches over about 2,000 kilometres! Yep, it doesn't look that far on the map. And that's where plans come unstuck, with visitors trying to cram too much into their limited time.
Consider if your time will allow you to see both islands, or if you would be better just devoting more time to exploring one island. That gives you a great reason to come back again and explore the other one, right?
So to help you, we've put together a few options for a fantastic two week New Zealand adventure.
Good accommodation can make or break a holiday
We've heard of so many holidays ruined by poor accommodation choices.
Of course, in the most beautiful country in the world, we always prioritise somewhere with a view, and if possible, an outdoor terrace or balcony. We can't emphasise enough the advantages of taking the time to have a meal or a drink just taking in the scenery.
To us, the right accommodation choice is integral to the success of our holiday.
We've partnered with respected booking platform Booking.com to give you the best choice.
You can search and read reviews here.
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Two weeks in New Zealand - South Island Option |
Two weeks in New Zealand - North Island Option | |
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Southern Adventure - Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson, Punakaiki, Franz Josef, Queenstown (and Fiordland), Mt.Cook, Christchurch |
Northern Adventure - Auckland, Coromandel, Mt. Maunganui, Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Napier, Wellington | |
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Your Southern Adventure takes you on an enchanting loop of the stunning South Island. Beginning and ending in Christchurch, your epic journey includes the marine paradise of Kaikoura, the golden beaches of Nelson and the Abel Tasman, and the West Coast wonders of Punakaiki and Franz Josef Glacier. From there it's inland to the Southern Lakes region and the gorgeous lakeside town of Queenstown. Of course no South Island adventure would be complete without visiting the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park, home to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. |
Your two week adventure takes you on a epic journey through the geothermal heart of the North Island, to stunning Hawke's Bay, then south to our beautiful capital, Wellington. From there it's time to head over to delights of the South Island. Visit Kaikoura, a marine wildlife haven, before heading to Christchurch, the garden city. The Southern Alps guide you to the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, before moving on to the never ending action and wonderful scenery of Queenstown. And while you are there, take a day trip to Fiordland, a World Heritage listed wonder. | |
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See the full itinerary To view the full New Zealand South Island itinerary please click here. |
View full itinerary To view the full New Zealand North Island itinerary just click here. |
Can you see both islands? Yes, you can
14 Day New Zealand Adventure - North Island - Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, fly to Christchurch - South Island - Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown (and Fiordland)
Your two week adventure takes you on a epic journey through the geothermal heart of the North Island, to stunning Hawke's Bay, then south to our beautiful capital, Wellington.
From there it's time to head over to delights of the South Island.
Visit Christchurch, the garden city. The Southern Alps guide you to the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, before moving on to the never ending action and wonderful scenery of Queenstown.
And while you are there, take a day trip to Fiordland, a World Heritage listed wonder.
View the full itinerary
To see your full 14 day New Zealand itinerary please click here.
We can help with market leading rates for your New Zealand rental car
We've assumed that you will hire a car or campervan for your self-drive adventure.
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