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30 day North to South Ultimate Adventure

This 30 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.


Travel the length of New Zealand in unique and exclusive style, staying at exquisite hotels and lodges along the way.
Sail the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, take a scenic flying tour of Cape Reinga in Northland and a helicopter ride to volcanic Mt Tarawera from Rotorua. In the South Island we take you to hidden gems, where you’re surrounded by nature and in Fiordland you spend a night in Doubtful Sound, possibly the most peaceful location in the world. Adventure also awaits you with kayaking, glacier walks and a thrilling jet boat ride into Mt Aspiring National Park all included for your New Zealand adventure.


Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.


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Itinerary summary for: 30 day North to South Ultimate Adventure

Day 1: Arrive Auckland City
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Auckland to Paihia Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 4: Bay of Islands free day
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Bay of Islands to Matakana
Accommodation: Takatu Lodge

Day 6: Matakana to the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: 970 Lonely Bay Lodge

Day 7: Explore the Coromandel and go snorkelling at Cathedral Cove
Accommodation: 970 Lonely Bay Lodge

Day 8: Whitianga to Rotorua and time to explore the city's unique attractions
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 9: Take a fantastic scenic flight to the surreal volcano of Mt Tarawera, here you'll land and get to explore
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 10: Rotorua to Napier, the art deco city
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 11: Explore the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 12: Napier to Martinborough
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel

Day 13: Martinborough to Wellington City
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 14: Wellington to Motueka/Mapua
Accommodation: Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte

Day 15: Explore Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte

Day 16: Abel Tasman to the seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation: Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Day 17: Explore Kaikoura
Accommodation: Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Day 18: Kaikoura to Christchurch City
Accommodation: Orari Apartments

Day 19: Explore Christchurch City and take the gondola ride for magnificent views
Accommodation: Orari Apartments

Day 20: Christchurch to Mt. Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 21: Mt. Cook to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 22: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula including a wildlife cruise and penguin tour
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 23: Dunedin to Te Anau and Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 24: Today you will travel to Doubtful Sound for an amazing overnight cruise in this remote fiord
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 25: Fiordland to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 26: Take a magical jet boat ride on the Dart River in Mt Aspiring National Park
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 27: Queenstown to Franz Josef
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 28: Explore Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy spectacular views of the West Coast and Glacier during your helihike
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 29: Franz Josef to Christchurch/Tranz Alpine Scneic Train Greymouth to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Apartments

Day 30: Depart Christchurch today