This 24 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: 24 Day Boutique Wanderer Tour
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 2: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 3: Explore the many delights of the Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 4: Take a scenic flight north for your guided tour of the tip of New Zealand
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 6: Journey south to Waitomo to visit the remarkable Glow Worm Caves
Accommodation:
Abseil Inn
Day 7: Cross the Waikato countryside to the Great Lake Taupo
Accommodation:
Acacia Cliffs Lodge
Day 8: Its a short drive to Napier where you'll indulge in a progressive dining experience at the top wineries
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 9: Discover the Art Deco architecture, vineyards and gannets of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 10: Journey south through the Wairarapa and its boutique vineyards, then over the Rimutakas to Wellington
Accommodation:
Bolton Hotel Wellington
Day 11: Cross the Cook Strait by ferry to the Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
14th Lane Urban Hotel
Day 12: Relax and enjoy your rural retreat or explore the Marlborough sounds or local vineyards
Accommodation:
14th Lane Urban Hotel
Day 13: Head South today to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Bed & Breakfast
Day 14: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 15: Explore Mt Cook National Park and the Tasman Glacier Lake and icebergs
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 16: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 17: The ultimate southern experience, a flight to Milford Sound and a cruise through the fiord
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 18: A day to relax or try one of the many adventures on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 19: Take the short drive over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation:
Tin Tub Lodge
Day 20: A day to explore the wineries of Central Otago
Accommodation:
Tin Tub Lodge
Day 21: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 22: Fly over the glaciers, before landing for your own adventure on the ice
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 23: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Bed & Breakfast
Day 24: Depart Christchurch today