This 24 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Explore New Zealand

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Hotel Fitzroy by Luminous

Day 2: Explore Auckland from the harbour on a sailing boat
Accommodation: Hotel Fitzroy by Luminous

Day 3: Drive south through the rich farmland of the Waikato and explore Hobbiton before continuing to geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation: Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Day 4: Discover geothermal activity and meet national icon - kiwi bird
Accommodation: Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Day 5: Enjoy the world class Wai Ariki Spa. In the evening, learn about Maori culture and performance at Te Pā Tū
Accommodation: Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Day 6: Today take in spectacular scenery in Lake Taupo and take a scenic cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings
Accommodation: Chalet Eiger

Day 7: Explore The Desert Road and Kapiti Coastline as you make your way to Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 8: Discover the charms of Wellington City with your choice of Te Papa Museum or a private foodie tour
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. You'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds to Picton
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 10: Cruise Marlborough Sounds and then drive to Kaikoura on the Pacific Coast scenic route
Accommodation: Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Day 11: Continue south over the Hawkswood range and then cross the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 12: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch or take a day trip to the charming french town of Akaroa
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 14: Leaving the Mackenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll head south to Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 15: Spend a full day exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 16: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Radfords on the Lake

Day 17: Explore the majestic Milford Sound on an Premium Cruise
Accommodation: Radfords on the Lake

Day 18: Walk the Kepler Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walk experiences
Accommodation: Radfords on the Lake

Day 19: Travel through the Southland countryside then follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 20: Journey deep into Mount Aspiring National Park on a thrilling jet boat ride
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 21: Take the Crown range road to Wanaka before travelling through the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 22: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 23: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 24: Depart Christchurch today