This 18 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.
Itinerary summary for: North to South Ultimate Explorer
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation:
Oaks Auckland Hotel
Day 2: Auckland to Paihia and take a cruise to Hole in the Rock
Accommodation:
Admirals View Lodge & Motel
Day 3: Full day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach
Accommodation:
Admirals View Lodge & Motel
Day 4: Free time this morning then return back to Auckland
Accommodation:
Oaks Auckland Hotel
Day 5: Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 6: Hobbiton day tour and an evening of culture at a Maori cultural experience
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 7: Fly to Wellington this morning, Explore the capital this afternoon with a LOTR tour
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 8: Free day to explore Wellington
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 9: Fly from Wellington to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 10: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park, Glacier explorers tour this afternoon
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 11: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 12: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 13: Enjoy an afternoon exploring the Central Otago wineries
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 14: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 15: Dart River Safari tour this morning, TSS Earnslaw cruise and dinner this evening
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 16: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 17: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 18: Depart Christchurch today