Cape to Capital Self Drive Tour

This 17 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Itinerary summary for: Cape to Capital Self Drive Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Spend the day exploring Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Explore the island studded Bay of Islands or discover the history at Waitangi
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Journey to the tip of the North Island. Consider the Dune Rider or a scenic flight if you don't fancy driving
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 6: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 7: Pass through Auckland and the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to Coromandel
Accommodation: Coromandel Court Motel

Day 8: Follow the coastline past white sandy beaches and bays to Tairua
Accommodation: Paku Lodge

Day 9: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 10: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 11: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: The Nautilus Napier

Day 12: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: The Nautilus Napier

Day 13: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 14: Take a road trip to Cape Palliser or stay closer to home and sample some of the local wines
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 17: Depart Wellington