This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Ultimate NZ Explorer

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City, private transfer to your accommodation
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: This morning explore Auckland and then take to the harbour to sail an Americas Cup Yacht
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Collect your rental car and then head south to Matamata and a tour of Hobbiton. Contnue to Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 4: A day to explore Rotorua and then this evening off to Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 6: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums. Visit Zealandia Wildlife Santuary this evening
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 7: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Harbour View Motel

Day 8: Travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 9: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 10: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country and onto one of NZ's World Heritage Areas
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 11: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 12: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this full day tour
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 13: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland. This evening cross the lake to the Glow Worm Caves
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 14: Take the magnificent road journey to Milford Sound, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 15: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown. This evening cruise on the steamship to the homestead for dinner
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 16: Its a short drive over the Crown Range Road to the alpine village of Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka

Day 17: Explore the natural beauty of Wanaka and this afternnon head up the Matukituki Valley by jetboat
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka

Day 18: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 19: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of Westland National Park. A scenic helicopter flight including landing on the glacier is included
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 20: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 21: Depart Christchurch today