This 31 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.

Itinerary summary for: Extended New Zealand Tour

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch City
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Enjoy the scenes through the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine Train
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Enjoy the nature of the rainforest and perhaps a Glacier Helicopter flight
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 4: Leaving the Glacier Country you'll follow the coast to Haast Pass which leads you to Wanaka
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 5: Enjoy a cruise on Lake Wanaka before headed over to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 6: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Enjoy a day on the Dart River
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 9: Journey along the stunning Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise, then return to Te Anau
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 10: Travel through rolling Southland countryside tho arrive in Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 11: Enjoy the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 12: Leaving Dunedin cross the Waitaki Valley and Mackenzie Country to Aoraki-Mt Cook
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 13: Get up close with glaciers before a scenic drive to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 14: Take some time to enjoy the Garden City before departing to coastal Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 15: Departing Kaikoura you'll travel to Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 16: Explore Abel Tasman National Park on a guided kayak and walking trip
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 17: An afternoon of wine awaits in Marlborough
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 18: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 19: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 20: Over the Rimutaka Ranges, then north through the wine regions of Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 21: Gannet Safari Tour then time to explore Napier and the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 22: Napier to Rotorua, Tamaki Maori Village evening concert and dinner
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 23: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 24: Follow the Bay of Plenty coastline north to Coromandel where you'll experience the delightful Driving Creek Railway
Accommodation: Coromandel Court Motel

Day 25: Cross the Hauraki Plains and through Auckland to Snells Beach
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 26: Travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 27: Bay of Islands cruise then time to explore
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 28: Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga day tour
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 29: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel

Day 30: Explore the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Auckland City Hotel

Day 31: Depart Auckland today