38 days in Oceania Itinerary

The largest and most populous city in New Zealand, Auckland combines a rich history and thriving contemporary culture in an abundance of museums, art galleries, and performance venues.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Auckland Zoo as well as Piha Beach. Family-friendly places like Sky Tower and Manukau Heads Lighthouse will thrill your kids. Get some historical perspective at Howick Historical Village and St. Patrick's Cathedral. And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at Auckland Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Coast-to-Coast Walkway, and wander the streets of Parnell.

To find traveler tips and other tourist information, refer to the Auckland tour itinerary builder tool.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Auckland International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Waiheke Island.

Head to Waiheke Island, a place of white sandy beaches, palm trees, great wine, and relaxation, just 35 minutes off the coast of Auckland.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): do a tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard, then learn about winemaking at Goldie Estate, then don't miss a visit to Perpetual Guardian Sculpture on the Gulf, and finally see the interesting displays at Whittaker's Musical Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve, do a tasting at Batch Winery, and then admire the masterpieces at Connells Bay Sculpture Park.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Waiheke Island holiday app.

Traveling by ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Auckland in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Waiheke Island. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kaitaia.

Kaitaia is a town in the Far North District of New Zealand, at the base of the Aupouri Peninsula, about 160 km northwest of Whangarei. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): examine the collection at Butler Point Whaling Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rarawa Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Tapotupotu Beach. On the next day, examine the collection at Mathew's Vintage Museum and then kick back and relax at Ninety Mile Beach.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Kaitaia trip itinerary planning app.

Drive from Waiheke Island to Kaitaia in 6.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Whangarei.

Whangarei is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. Here are some ideas for day two: whizz through the canopy at Adventure Forest, then stroll through Ocean Beach, and then appreciate the history behind Waka 'n' Wave Sculpture.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Whangarei holiday maker site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kaitaia to Whangarei. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Hot Water Beach.

Named after the geothermal springs that supply the coast with pleasantly warm water ideal for swimming and soaking, Hot Water Beach attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

On the 26th (Wed), enjoy the sand and surf at Opoutere Surf Beach and then take in the natural beauty of Hot Water Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): kick back and relax at Matarangi Beach and then kick back and relax at The Dunes Golf Resort.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Hot Water Beach trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Whangarei to Hot Water Beach with the Route module. In April in Hot Water Beach, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Rotorua.

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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest as well as Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): take a peaceful walk through Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest. On your second day here, witness a stunning natural landmark at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia, and then get a taste of local nightlife at Te Pa Tu.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Rotorua trip itinerary website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hot Water Beach to Rotorua. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Taupo.

The resort town of Taupo lies on the banks of Lake Taupo, the largest body of water in the whole of Australasia.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): admire the sheer force of Huka Falls Walkway, stop by Huka Honey Hive, then view the masterpieces at L'Arte, and finally examine the collection at Taupo Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Kinloch Beach and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Opepe Scenic and Historic Reserve.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Taupo tour planner.

Drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can fly to Wellington.

Wellington, the world's southernmost capital city and New Zealand's second most populous urban area, combines the nation's rugged history and nature with its modern and cosmopolitan present.

On the 3rd (Wed), kick back and relax at Scorching Bay, then pick up some new knowledge with Weta Workshop, and then examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at National War Memorial, examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Old St Paul's, then take an in-depth tour of Wellington Museum, and finally go from sight to sight with Wellington Cable Car.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Wellington tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Taupo to Wellington takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Wellington, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly to Dunedin.

With its history proudly stemming from the Scottish settlers who came here during the colonial era, Dunedin's streets are lined with well-preserved examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, while a new culture of nightlife and fine dining takes hold around them.

You've now added Otago Peninsula to your itinerary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sat): examine the collection at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, steep yourself in history at Larnach Castle & Gardens, then explore the striking landscape at Otago Peninsula, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at First Church of Otago.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Dunedin trip itinerary site.

Fly from Wellington to Dunedin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to Te Anau.

Set among the picturesque peaks and glacially carved fiords of Fiordland National Park, Te Anau offers those wishing to explore the park a great place to stay and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a small town in an enviable location.

Doubtful Sound has been added to your itinerary. On the 8th (Mon), take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour and then contemplate the waterfront views at Doubtful Sound. Here are some ideas for day two: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

Find out how to plan Te Anau trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Dunedin to Te Anau. On the 10th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Milford Sound.

Carved by glaciers into a land of sheer cliffs, impressive waterfalls, and lush, meandering fjords, Milford Sound remains one of the most popular holiday destinations in New Zealand.

On your second day here, take a memorable tour with Tours and then see the interesting displays at Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Underwater Observatory.

Ask Inspirock to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Milford Sound fast, fun, and easy.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Te Anau to Milford Sound. On the 12th (Fri), you're off to Lake Tekapo.

Located in a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, Lake Tekapo offers evenings of stargazing and days of long walks.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): look and learn at Geraldine Observatory, examine the collection at Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum, and then examine the collection at The Giant Jersey.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Tekapo itinerary planning website.

Explore your travel options from Milford Sound to Lake Tekapo with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Christchurch.

Recovering from the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 was no easy task, but Christchurch has faced the challenges with aplomb.

On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, then steep yourself in history at Riccarton House & Bush, then examine the collection at International Antarctic Centre, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cardboard Cathedral.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Christchurch travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Christchurch are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Kaikoura.

Head to the small town of Kaikoura, a humble setting from which to witness some of nature's grandest designs.

On the 18th (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Peninsula Seal Colony, steep yourself in history at Fyffe House, and then take in the exciting artwork at Art & Design Gallery. Keep things going the next day: stop by Southern Paua Shop & Factory and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Kaikoura trip planning tool.

You can drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Franz Josef.

Located in the World Heritage Site that is home to its eponymous glacier, the town of Franz Josef provides a comfortable and welcoming rest spot for adventurers after a long day out on the ice.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): look and learn at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kea Point Track. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sun): take in the pleasant sights at Tatare Tunnels Walk, then look for all kinds of wild species at West Coast Wildlife Centre, and then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Franz Josef trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Kaikoura to Franz Josef takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hokitika.

Hokitika is a township in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island, 40km south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. On the 22nd (Mon), view the masterpieces at Wilderness Gallery, explore the galleries of Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio, then view the masterpieces at Hokitika Craft Gallery, then identify plant and animal life at Lake Kaniere, and finally steep yourself in history at Shantytown Heritage Park. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Westcoast Treetop Walk & Cafe, look for all kinds of wild species at Hokitika Gorge Walk, then stop by Garth Wilson Jade, and finally stop by Tectonic Jade.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hokitika trip itinerary planning site.

Getting from Franz Josef to Hokitika by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.