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Extended Northern Explorer

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

This extensive month long tour visits all major regions on both the North and South Islands. A relaxed pace allows time to immerse yourself into the local atmosphere. The tour includes a great range of activities such as wildlife tours to view seals, albatross, penguins, dolphins and bird life plus must see destinations such as Milford Sound. An afternoon wine tour in Marlborough, a Maori cultural evening and dinner plus much more make this comprehensive itinerary a great option.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Cruise and Island Nature Walk with Eco Wanaka

Included activity: Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikoura

Included activity: Half Day Marlborough Wine Tour

Included activity: Beaches, Bays and Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Trip Including Picnic Lunch

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Included activity: Gannet Safaris

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Maori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fuller GreatSights - Lunch Included

Included activity: Elm Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour Including Wildlife Cruise

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: Dart River Wilderness Jet

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Extended Northern Explorer

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 2: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Monarch Cruises full day wildlife tour
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 5: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 6: Journey along the stunning Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise, then return to Te Anau
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 8: Dart River Wilderness Safari
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 9: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 10: Cross the Crown Range to Wanaka where you'll enjoy a cruise on Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 11: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast, you'll want to allow plenty of time for photos
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 12: Take a fascinating glacier valley walk, then there's time to explore on your own
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 13: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 14: Christchurch to Kaikoura, Whale Watching tour
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura

Day 15: Departing Kaikoura you'll travel towards Blenheim via the coastal road
Accommodation: Bella Vista Blenheim

Day 16: Blenheim to Abel Tasman National Park along the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 17: Explore Abel Tasman National Park on a guided kayak and walking trip
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 18: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 19: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

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

Day 21: Gannet Safari Tour then time to explore Napier and the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: The Nautilus 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 towards Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 26: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then 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: Sudima Auckland City

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

Day 31: Depart Auckland today