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New Zealand road trip planner

Discover what’s worth stopping for along your drive

Excursion NZ maps attractions between where you start and where you’re headed — with realistic drive times, so your itinerary actually fits on the road.

See how it works

Free to use North & South Island No app download

Built for real New Zealand road trips

The best stops aren’t only at your overnight towns — they’re in the valleys, coastlines, and lookouts between them.

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    Along your route

    See beaches, hikes, museums, and local favourites in the corridor you’re actually driving — not a random list for the whole country.

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    Filter your way

    Focus on what you care about — geothermal, wineries, short walks, family-friendly stops, and more.

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    Realistic timing

    Know whether that waterfall detour still fits before dark, with travel time between each leg of your trip.

How it works

From first route to a plan you can drive — in three straightforward steps.

Route Map
Step 1

Draw your route

Enter where you’re starting and where you’re headed — Auckland to Rotorua, Christchurch to Queenstown, or anywhere in between.

View Stop
Step 2

Explore stops on the map

Attractions appear along your driving corridor. Tap for details, filter by interest, and add the ones you don’t want to miss.

View Iten
Step 3

Build a trip you can actually drive

Reorder stops, check drive times between each point, and adjust the pace until the day feels right — then save when you’re ready.

Guides before you go

Practical New Zealand travel advice — then turn what you read into a mapped route.

Your map is waiting

Set your route, pick your stops, and plan a New Zealand road trip that fits real drive times.