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Four Weeks in New Zealand
Geothermal north to the fiords of the south, by campervan or bus.
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La ruta punteada es esquemática (arcos aproximados de círculo máximo entre paradas), no una ruta de transporte.
Parada por parada
Haz clic en una parada (o en su marcador en el mapa) para ver costes, datos del país y qué hacer allí.
1Auckland NZMount Eden, the waterfront and a ferry to Waiheke Island.3 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Auckland o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
bus or campervan · acerca de 3.5 horas
2Rotorua NZWai-O-Tapu, Te Puia and an evening Maori cultural performance.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Rotorua o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
bus or campervan via Taupo · acerca de 3.5 horas
3National Park Village (Tongariro) NZThe Tongariro Alpine Crossing when the weather allows.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para National Park Village (Tongariro) o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
bus or campervan · acerca de 5.0 horas
4Wellington NZTe Papa museum, the cable car and the waterfront.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Wellington o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
Cook Strait ferry to Picton and road via Nelson · acerca de 8.0 horas
5Marahau (Abel Tasman) NZWater taxis, sea kayaking and the Abel Tasman Coast Track.3 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Marahau (Abel Tasman) o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
road via Westport · acerca de 5.5 horas
6Punakaiki NZThe Pancake Rocks and blowholes.1 noche
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Punakaiki o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
road down the West Coast · acerca de 3.5 horas
7Franz Josef NZGlacier valley walks and optional heli-hikes.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Franz Josef o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
road over the Haast Pass · acerca de 4.5 horas
8Wanaka NZRoys Peak, Rob Roy Glacier and the lakefront.3 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Wanaka o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
road over the Crown Range · acerca de 1.5 horas
9Queenstown NZSkyline gondola, jet boats, bungy and Gibbston wineries.3 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Queenstown o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
bus or campervan · acerca de 2.0 horas
10Te Anau NZBase for a Milford Sound cruise and the Kepler Track.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Te Anau o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
The North Island
Auckland, built across volcanic cones between two harbours, gives a few days for Mount Eden, the waterfront and a ferry to Waiheke Island. Rotorua, three hours south, smells of sulphur and sits among geothermal parks such as Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia, with Maori cultural performances and hangi meals widely offered. The route continues to National Park village for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a full-day hike across volcanic terrain past the Emerald Lakes, which depends heavily on weather. Wellington, the compact capital, has Te Papa museum, a cable car and a strong cafe and craft-beer culture.
Across the strait and down the West Coast
The Interislander or Bluebridge ferry crosses Cook Strait and threads the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. From there the road leads past Nelson to Marahau, the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, where water taxis and sea kayaks connect golden beaches along the coast track. Heading south, the West Coast road passes the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki before reaching Franz Josef, where valley walks lead towards the glacier and helicopter flights land on the ice above it.
The Southern Lakes and Fiordland
The road over the Haast Pass reaches Wanaka, a lakeside town with hikes such as Roys Peak and Rob Roy Glacier. Queenstown, an hour and a half away over the Crown Range, is the adventure-sports centre of the country, with bungy, jet boats and the Skyline gondola, and wine country around Gibbston. The final stop is Te Anau, the base for the drive or coach to Milford Sound, where cruises pass Mitre Peak and waterfalls that multiply after rain. Te Anau is also the starting point for multi-day Great Walks such as the Kepler and Milford tracks, which need advance booking.
Notas prácticas
Visas: many Western passport holders need an NZeTA before travelling and pay a visitor levy with it, while Australians have separate arrangements; check the official Immigration New Zealand site. Transport: campervans give the most flexibility and access to campsites, while InterCity buses cover every stop on this route; the Cook Strait ferry takes about three and a half hours; book ferries, campervans and Great Walks huts early for summer. Weather: December to March is summer, with long days and the most reliable hiking conditions; the West Coast and Fiordland are wet in any season. Budget: New Zealand is one of the most expensive routes per day; the mid figure assumes a shared campervan or private hostel rooms and motels, a Milford Sound cruise, an Abel Tasman water taxi and kayak day, and self-catering most meals. Safety: crime levels are generally low; the main risks are mountain weather, river crossings and driving on the left on narrow, winding roads; check the official NZ Department of Conservation site for track and alpine conditions.