This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Southbound Explorer

Day 1: Kia ora and Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Leave behind the city and enjoy the ride to Hobbiton before arriving in Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 3: Take the day to explore Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Say goodbye to the North Island and fly south to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 5: Cross the Canterbury plans and into the mountains to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 6: Head south past lakes and the Lindis Pass to arrive in Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Spend the day exploring Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: A breathtaking journey awaits with a full day tour to Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 9: Wave goodbye to Queenstown and depart to the West Coast, home to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 10: A scenic drive up the coast to meet your scenic TranzAlpine train back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 11: Wishing you safe travels as you leave Aotearoa-New Zealand