Swim with Dolphins
Where else can you interact all year round with one of nature’s most intelligent and playful creatures? New Zealand has several coastal areas where you can enjoy a breathtaking close encounter with friendly dolphins.
Auckland – Rotorua
Driver Information - Travel Distance is approximately 237kms (148 miles). Allow at least 3 hours and 35 minutes drive time (not including stops). Part of the Thermal Explorer Highway.
Christchurch – Greymouth
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 254kms (159 miles). Allow at least 3 hours drive time (not including stops).
Greymouth – Fox Glacier
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 173kms (108 miles). Allow at least 1.80 hours drive time (not including stops).
Franz Josef – Wanaka
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 284kms (177 miles). Allow at least 3.80 hours drive time (not including stops).
Wanaka – Mt Cook
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 205kms (125 miles). Allow at least 2.5 hours drive time (not including stops).
Mt Cook – Christchurch
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 334kms (209 miles). Allow at least 4.25 hours drive time (not including stops).
South Island Itineraries
Our range of South Island travel itineraries cover a diverse range of touring options, each includes information regarding travel distances and time to ensure that you can make the best of your time in New Zealand, no longer how short your visit!
North Island Itineraries
To make it easy to plan your motoring holiday, we've catalogued nearly every possible driving route in the country. You can plan your route based on how long you'll be travelling and where you want to go.
Hawkes Bay
Napier and neighbouring towns were devastated by a major earthquake and fire in 1931 resulting in frantic reconstruction of the city in a period regarded as the peak of the Art Deco era.
Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier lies on the West Coast of the South Island. It is one of the most impressive scenic attractions in New Zealand. It is known for it's huge virgin forrests, beautiful expansive lakes, rugged sea coast, ice glaciers tumbling down steep valleys to almost sea level and unspoilt beauty.
Things to Do
Ashburton and surrounding areas boast a breathtaking variety of activities and attractions to be enjoyed throughout the year, from simple low cost activities such as hiking a nature trail to more extravagant adventures such as sky diving and hot air ballooning! No matter what your holiday budget.