This 13 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Great Journeys of New Zealand - Signature Cities & Seas Tour (via Rotorua) 2026/2027

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Hamilton on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 3: Explore Hamilton
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 4: Hamilton to Rotorua
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 5: Explore Rotorua
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 6: Onwards to Wellington on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 7: Discover the Wonders of Wellington City
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 8: Wellington to Picton on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 9: Explore the Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 10: Marlborough to Kaikoura on the Coastal Pacific Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 11: Kaikoura to Christchurch on the Coastal Pacific Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 12: Christchurch Exploring
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 13: Farewell Christchurch