This 30 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: The Ultimate Birds of New Zealand Tour

Day 1: Begin your adventure in vibrant Auckland, New Zealand's largest city
Accommodation: Abstract Hotel & Residences

Day 2: Discover rare birds on Tiritiri Matangi's lush sanctuary
Accommodation: Abstract Hotel & Residences

Day 3: Enjoy history and nature en route to Hokianga
Accommodation: The Sands Hotel & Resort Hokianga

Day 4: Experience Tane Mahuta's majesty under a magical twilight sky
Accommodation: The Sands Hotel & Resort Hokianga

Day 5: Scenic drive to Russell with a relaxing Ngāwhā Springs stop
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 6: Russell to charming Warkworth
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 7: Art and nature collide at Sculptureum and Tāwharanui Reserve
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 8: Explore forests, culture, and geothermal activity on route to Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 9: Experience Rotorua's natural wonders, Māori culture, and birdlife
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 10: Iconic gannets and stunning coastal views
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 11: Napier to Wellington with wildlife at Mount Bruce
Accommodation: TRYP by Wyndham Wellington

Day 12: Kapiti Island's vibrant birdlife and serene natural beauty
Accommodation: TRYP by Wyndham Wellington

Day 13: Cross the Cook Strait to the South Island
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 14: Discover birds and stunning views on Blumine Island
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 15: Spot albatross in stunning Kaikōura's coastal paradise
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 16: Take to the skies with Wings Over Whales!
Accommodation: Edit Hanmer Springs

Day 17: Drive from Hanmer to Hokitika, stopping at Pounamu Pathway
Accommodation: Rimu Lodge

Day 18: Explore Ōkārito on a guided kayak tour
Accommodation: Rainforest Retreat

Day 19: Leave the glaciers and journey to Wanaka to visit Mou Waho Island
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 20: Relax or explore Queenstown at your own pace
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 21: Experience Milford Sound for an overnight adventure, surrounded by breathtaking scenery
Accommodation: Fiordland Jewel

Day 22: Farewell the unofficial eighth wonder of the world
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 23: Fly from Invercargill to Stewart Island for wildlife encounters
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 24: Explore Ulva Island's untouched birdlife and pristine native forest
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 25: Uncover Stewart Island’s rugged coastlines and wildlife
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 26: Experience Larnach Castle's grandeur with a special dinner
Accommodation: Larnach Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 27: Encounter albatross in Dunedin's coastal sanctuary
Accommodation: Larnach Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 28: Leave the Otago Peninsula and drive to Aoraki-Mt Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 29: Alpine scenes to the Cantebury Plains, arrive in Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 30: End your journey today in Christchurch