This 12 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: Independent New Zealand Highlights
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation:
Oaks Auckland Hotel
Day 2: Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 3: Explore Mt Tarawera and this evening discover the unique Maori culture at Tamaki
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 4: Fly Rotorua to Christchurch today
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 5: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 6: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 7: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 8: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 9: Dart River Safari tour this morning, TSS Earnslaw cruise and dinner this evening
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 10: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 11: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 12: Depart Christchurch today
