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31 Day Northbound Experience
This 31 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.
This extensive month long tour visits a diverse mix of destinations in both the North and South Islands. With multiple night stays, you’ll have time to discover the hidden gems. The tour includes a great range of activities such as wildlife tours, kayaking Abel Tasman, Scenic Flights, Glacier adventures, overnight cruises and so much more. In the evenings you’ll relax at our favourite boutique lodges where your hosts will make you feel right at home.
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.
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Itinerary summary for: 31 Day Northbound Experience
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country to Mt Cook
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Fable Dunedin
Day 4: Take to the water with Monarch Wildlife Cruises, then on land you'll encounter our rare penguins
Accommodation:
Fable Dunedin
Day 5: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Te Anau Lodge
Day 6: Its a short drive to Manapouri where you'll depart for your Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
Accommodation:
Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound
Day 7: Return to land, then travel to Queenstown and tonight cruise to Walter Peak High Country Station for dinner
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 8: Journey into the spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park on a Dart River Wilderness Safari
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 9: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 10: Over the Crown Range to Wanaka for your Lake Wanaka cruise and Mou Waho Island adventure
Accommodation:
Tin Tub Luxury Lodge
Day 11: Travel the breath-taking Haast Pass to the West Coast, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 12: Experience the Glacier up close and personal during your amazing helihike
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 13: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 14: Its a short drive north to Kaikoura for your Whale Watching cruise
Accommodation:
Bendamere House B&B
Day 15: Travel via the coastal road to the vineyards of Marlborough
Accommodation:
Marlborough Bed & Breakfast at Woodside
Day 16: Skirt the Marlborough Sounds, the its through the Rai Valley to Tasman Bay
Accommodation:
Kimi Ora Eco Resort
Day 17: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation:
Kimi Ora Eco Resort
Day 18: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry - with the highlight being the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Bolton Hotel Wellington
Day 19: Explore Wellington and this evening visit Zealandia the city's wildlife sanctuary
Accommodation:
Bolton Hotel Wellington
Day 20: Cross the Rimutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa then head north to the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 21: Explore Napier and Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 22: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling the Geothermal Highway to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Pullman Rotorua
Day 23: View the remarkable features of Rotorua Lakes by air, before landing in Orakei Korako Hidden Valley
Accommodation:
Pullman Rotorua
Day 24: Follow the coastline past white sandy beaches and bays to Hahei in the Coromandel
Accommodation:
Hahei Bed & Breakfast
Day 25: Cross the peninsula to the township of Coromandel, then follow the Firth of Thames back towards Auckland
Accommodation:
Airedale Boutique Suites
Day 26: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 27: Bay of Islands cruise then time to explore
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 28: Cape Reinga and scenic flight with Salt Air
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge, Russell
Day 29: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation:
Airedale Boutique Suites
Day 30: Explore Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation:
Airedale Boutique Suites
Day 31: Depart Auckland today