New Zealand
New Zealand at your own pace
Road trip in New Zealand – Between Māori traditions, volcanoes, lakes and grand fjords
Treat yourself to a 20-day / 17-night road trip in New Zealand, a self-drive adventure from north to south featuring volcanoes, lakes, fjords and Māori culture.
Highlights : Road trip, Freedom, Volcanoes, Fjords
Who is it for: Couples, Independent travelers, Nature lovers
Duration
20 days / 17 nights
Meal plan
Meals as per itinerary
Departure
Paris
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
New Zealand is an ideal destination for road travel, with volcanic landscapes, shimmering lakes, majestic fjords and Māori culture. This road trip lets you discover the country’s most beautiful scenery from north to south, following a self-drive itinerary through spectacular nature, characterful towns and wide-open spaces.
Climate: a temperate climate, varying by region and season, with particularly pleasant conditions during the Southern Hemisphere summer and the shoulder seasons to make the most of a road trip across both islands.
Activities: Self-drive road trip, discovery of Māori culture, exploration of volcanoes, journey through lake landscapes, discovery of fjords, immersion in New Zealand’s wide-open spaces.
Tour overview
This 20-day / 17-night road trip in New Zealand invites you to explore the country in complete freedom, behind the wheel of your car, from north to south. The itinerary combines Māori traditions, majestic volcanoes, shimmering lakes and spectacular fjords, with a formula designed to travel at your own pace.
| Itinerary | Auckland – Rotorua – Tongariro – Wellington – Nelson – Greymouth – Franz Josef – Queenstown – Te Anau – Twizel or Tekapo – Christchurch. The tour can also be done in reverse, from Christchurch to Auckland. |
| Accommodation | Auckland: Auckland City Hotel 3* sup Rotorua: Distinction Rotorua 3* sup Tongariro: The Park Hotel Ruahepu 3* Wellington: Wellington Quarter Hotel 3* Nelson: The Beachcomber Hotel 3* Greymouth: Bella Vista Motel 3* sup Franz Josef: Bella Vista Motel 3* sup Queenstown: Blue Peaks Lodge 3* sup Te Anau: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau 3* Twizel: Distinction Mackenzie Country 3* Christchurch: Bella Vista Motel 3* sup Or hotels of a similar category if unavailable. |
| Meals | Meals as per itinerary |
The experience
This trip takes you on the roads of New Zealand for an unforgettable road trip across two islands with breathtaking landscapes. With freedom to roam, iconic stopovers and immersion in nature, the itinerary is ideal for travelers who love discovering a destination as the road unfolds.
Key highlights
- A road trip with complete freedom from north to south
- An ideal self-drive tour to discover New Zealand at your own pace
- Spectacular landscapes between volcanoes, lakes and fjords
- An immersion between magnificent nature and Maori culture
- A complete itinerary across New Zealand’s two islands
Activities
Included in the tour:
- Discovering Auckland
- Drive to Rotorua with a possible stop in Waitomo
- Maori cultural experience with show, songs, dances and dinner
- Discovering Rotorua’s geothermal activity
- Road trip across the North Island and the South Island
- Crossing volcanic landscapes, lakes and fjords
- Discovering Queenstown, Te Anau and Christchurch
- Exploring New Zealand’s great landscapes in complete freedom
Frequently asked questions
New Zealand is especially enjoyable during the southern summer and the shoulder seasons, when conditions are pleasant to fully enjoy a road trip between the two islands, from the North’s volcanic regions to the South’s spectacular fjords.
Yes. The tour includes international flights France / Auckland – Christchurch / France. The trip also includes the rental car.
Yes, this road trip is suitable for families who want to discover New Zealand amid nature, wide-open spaces and a variety of experiences.
Ready to hit the road in the heart of New Zealand?
Between volcanoes, Maori culture, shimmering lakes and spectacular fjords, this road trip in New Zealand invites you to enjoy a free-spirited adventure across two islands with breathtaking scenery…
Prices for this tour are valid for the period from 01/05/2026 to 09/03/2027. Don’t hesitate to contact us by clicking the Get an offer button or by filling in the questionnaire below directly to find out the available dates.