New Zealand · Self-Drive Holiday
New Zealand Self Drive
Drive New Zealand from North to South in a 2+1 berth campervan, after 2 nights at the chic 4* M Social Auckland, with return Qatar Airways flights from London Heathrow.
Full payment required · Travel insurance from £112pp · Price shown includes local taxes which are paid at the time of booking. Travel Operator: If Only
About This Holiday
Start in the City of Sails with 2 nights at the stylish M Social Auckland in a Social King room on a breakfast basis, then collect your 2+1 berth campervan and drive New Zealand from North to South at your own pace.
Discover Rotorua's geothermal wonders, the winelands of Hawke's Bay and capital Wellington, cross Cook Strait to the Marlborough Sounds, then cruise down the South Island via Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki Mt Cook, Wanaka and the adventure capital Queenstown before finishing your journey and flying home.
Holiday highlights
Auckland
2 nights at 4* M Social Auckland in a Social King room on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Rotorua & Taupo
Bubbling geothermal pools, authentic Māori culture, the thundering Huka Falls and Lake Taupo's volcanic scenery.
North Island
Napier's art deco architecture and award-winning wineries, plus quirky Wellington with Te Papa and the iconic cable car.
Interislander Ferry
Cross Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton, gliding through the majestic Marlborough Sounds.
South Island
Kaikoura's whales, Christchurch's gardens, turquoise Lake Tekapo, Aoraki Mt Cook, Wanaka and Queenstown — the adventure capital.
Photos
Itinerary
19 nights · North to South · Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland
Fly from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways and arrive in Auckland, the City of Sails. Spend 2 nights at the 4* M Social Auckland on a breakfast basis, exploring Viaduct Harbour, the Sky Tower and Wynyard Quarter, with time to prepare for the open road ahead.
Stay: 4* M Social Auckland (2 nights) · Board: Bed & Breakfast
Rotorua & Lake Taupo
Collect your campervan and head south to Rotorua's geothermal wonderland — bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and rich Māori culture. Continue to the shores of Lake Taupo and the thundering Huka Falls, with Tongariro National Park's volcanoes on the horizon.
Stay: 2+1 berth campervan · Board: Self-Catering
Hawke's Bay & Wellington
Wind down to the east coast and Napier's art deco streets and world-class wineries. Continue to Wellington, New Zealand's quirky capital, to ride the historic cable car and explore Te Papa museum by the waterfront.
Stay: 2+1 berth campervan · Board: Self-Catering
Marlborough & the Ferry
Board the InterIslander Ferry for the scenic crossing of Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton, gliding through the Marlborough Sounds. Explore the sheltered bays and renowned Marlborough wine region around Blenheim.
Stay: 2+1 berth campervan · Includes InterIslander Ferry
Kaikoura & Christchurch
Follow the dramatic coastline to Kaikoura, famed for its whale watching, fur seals and fresh crayfish. Continue south to Christchurch, the Garden City, to explore the Botanic Gardens, punting on the Avon and the vibrant riverside.
Stay: 2+1 berth campervan · Board: Self-Catering
Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Head inland to the astonishing turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd, then on to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park — New Zealand's highest peak and an International Dark Sky Reserve perfect for stargazing.
Stay: 2+1 berth campervan · Board: Self-Catering
Wanaka & Queenstown
Soak up the picture-postcard scenery of lakeside Wanaka, then on to Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Take the gondola, cruise the lake, or try bungee jumping, jet boating and endless adventure experiences.
Stay: 2+1 berth campervan · Board: Self-Catering
Queenstown & the Return
Enjoy further days in the adventure capital, with an optional day trip to spectacular Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. In time, make your way back through the Southern Alps to Christchurch, drop off your campervan and take your return Qatar Airways flight home via Doha.
Drop-off: Christchurch · Return Qatar Airways flight
What's Included
Return Qatar Airways flights from London Heathrow (via Doha)
2 nights at 4* M Social Auckland in a Social King room
Breakfast basis at M Social Auckland
17 nights 2+1 berth campervan hire
Campervan with all-inclusive insurance
InterIslander Ferry from Wellington to Picton
1pc hold luggage per person
Airport taxes
Local tax included — no payment required on arrival
Full payment required
ATOL protected
READY TO EXPLORE?
Talk to our experts
Our team can confirm departure availability, campervan upgrades and any special requests on this New Zealand Self Drive holiday.
Terms and conditions
Prices shown are per person based on 2 adults sharing a leading room. Departure 01 November 2026 from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways via Doha. Package price is £4,755.00pp, payable in full. Local tax is included — no additional payment is required on arrival. Optional travel insurance is available from £112pp. Details TBC. Includes 1pc hold luggage per person.
No transfers are included. The package comprises 2 nights at 4* M Social Auckland, Auckland (Social King room, Bed & Breakfast) and 17 nights self-catering in a 2+1 berth motorhome with all-inclusive insurance, standard cancellation terms. Self-drive route runs from North to South, including the InterIslander Ferry from Wellington to Picton, with campervan drop-off in Christchurch.
All flight-inclusive holidays are ATOL protected. Prices are correct at time of print but are subject to change. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure.