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

Itinerary summary for: Natural New Zealand

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure
Accommodation: Horizon by SkyCity

Day 2: Explore Auckland city as well as bush and beaches
Accommodation: Horizon by SkyCity

Day 3: Venture South to Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Boutique Lodge

Day 4: Explore Waitomo and visit the famous Glow Worm Caves
Accommodation: Waitomo Boutique Lodge

Day 5: Make your way to Rotorua and take a floatplane to Orakei Korako Hidden Valley thermal region
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 6: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery this morning for an encounter with the national animal
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 7: It's a long drive to Wellington, enjoy an evening of relaxing or go explore the city
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 8: Experience the taste of New Zealand's capital city with a Private Foodie Tour
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 9: Take the Interislander ferry to Picton through the stunning Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: 14th Lane Urban Hotel

Day 10: Arrive into Kaikoura and view the whales from the air before seeing the Albatross and other birdlife from the sea
Accommodation: Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Day 11: A short drive to Christchurch where you can visit the International Antarctic Centre
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 12: Travel over the Port Hills to Akaroa where you will board the Black Cat with hopes of seeing the worlds smallest dolphin
Accommodation: Beaufort House Akaroa

Day 13: Cross Mackenzie Country to Mt Cook National Park and explore the glaciers
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 14: Travel along the Waitaki Hydro System to the East Coast as you make your way to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 15: Explore the Otago Peninsula and visit one of the world's rarest birds, the Yellow Eyed Penguin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 16: Drive through Southland farmland scenery to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 17: Embark on an overnight adventure aboard the Fiordland Navigator. Explore the area and spend the night in pristine wilderness
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 18: Your cruise returns to Manapouri at midday then head north to Wanaka
Accommodation: Lime Tree Lodge

Day 19: Explore Mount Aspiring National Park on a guided walk today
Accommodation: Lime Tree Lodge

Day 20: Cruise on beautiful Lake Wanaka before heading to Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Lake Moeraki

Day 21: A superb day enjoying the unique West Coast flora and fauna in and around the lodge
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Lake Moeraki

Day 22: Lake Moeraki to Franz Josef and the West Coast Glaciers
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 23: Take a helicopter to see the glaciers and enjoy a guided walk before unwinding in a private hot tub
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 24: Continue north before heading into the Southern Alps and Arthurs Pass National Park
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 25: A full day to enjoy the magnificent Wilderness Lodge at Arthurs Pass
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 26: Today just a short drive to Christchurch where your journey concludes