This 24 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
This remarkable journey takes you to the real New Zealand. Staying in intimate boutique lodges and hotels, you’ll have fabulous encounters with the locals and time to get to know the places you visit. Along the way you'll explore New Zealand's spectacular landscapes by train, plane, helicopter and jet boat to name just a few of the outstanding inclusions.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
This tour also features:
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 Luxury Lodge
Day 20: A day to explore the wineries of Central Otago
Accommodation:
Tin Tub Luxury 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