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21 day Ultimate NZ Explorer
This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
This 21 day ultimate explorer self-drive package is exclusive to Barrhead Travel. Travel the length of New Zealand experiencing wonderful scenery, unique adventures and of course the friendly kiwi hospitality. This itinerary visits Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton. Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier and more. An ideal and complete package that can be customised indefinitely to suit you.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.
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Itinerary summary for: 21 day Ultimate NZ Explorer
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City, private transfer to your accommodation
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 2: This morning explore Auckland and then take to the harbour to sail an Americas Cup Yacht
Accommodation:
Sudima Auckland City
Day 3: Collect your rental car and then head south to Matamata and a tour of Hobbiton. Continue to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 4: A day to explore Rotorua and then this evening off to Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation:
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation:
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington
Day 6: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums. Visit Zealandia Wildlife Santuary this evening
Accommodation:
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 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:
Picton Yacht Club Hotel
Day 8: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation:
Sudima Hotel Kaikoura
Day 9: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Fable Christchurch
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:
Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room
Day 11: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Day 12: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this full day tour
Accommodation:
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Day 14: Take the magnificent road journey to Milford Sound, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
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:
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Day 16: Its a short drive over the Crown Range to Wanaka and take a wine tour through Central Otago
Accommodation:
Edgewater
Day 17: Explore the natural beauty of Wanaka and this afternnon head up the Matukituki Valley by jetboat
Accommodation:
Edgewater
Day 18: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 19: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of Westland National Park. A scenic helicopter flight including landing on the glacier is included
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 20: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Fable Christchurch
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today