This 26 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Cultural Threads of Aotearoa

Day 1: Begin your adventure in vibrant Auckland, New Zealand's largest city
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Discover rare birds on Tiritiri Matangi's lush sanctuary
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

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 Paihia with a relaxing Ngāwhā Springs stop
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 6: Explore art at Sculptureum
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 7: Explore forests, culture, and geothermal activity on route to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 8: Experience Rotorua's natural wonders, Māori culture, and birdlife
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 9: Immerse yourself into the heart of Māori culture at Kohutapu
Accommodation: Kohutapu Lodge

Day 10: Head to the coast today
Accommodation: Greenmantle Estate

Day 11: Kapiti Island's vibrant birdlife and serene natural beauty
Accommodation: Greenmantle Estate

Day 12: Aotearoa's capital city and a guided tour of Te Papa
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Day 13: Cross the Cook Strait to the South Island
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 14: Spot marine life in stunning Kaikōura's coastal paradise
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 15: From the East Coast to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Day 16: Stop for an immersive, story telling experience at Pounamu Pathway
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 17: Leave the glaciers and journey to Wanaka to visit Mou Waho Island
Accommodation: Edgewater Wanaka

Day 18: Travel to the gateway of Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 19: Experience Milford Sound, unofficial eighth wonder of the world
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 20: Ferry from Invercargill to Stewart Island for wildlife encounters
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 21: Explore Ulva Island's untouched birdlife and pristine native forest
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 22: Next stop: the Wildlife Capital of New Zealand!
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 23: Visit the Otago Peninsula, home to albatross, sea lions and rare yellow-eyed penguins
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 24: Leave the Otago Peninsula and drive to the Garden City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 25: Locate hidden gems and engage in a culinary feast
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 26: End your journey today in Christchurch