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Southern Wonders to Northern Horizons

This 21 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.


A 21 day tour visiting the major attractions of both the North and South Islands, with a whole range of exciting activities included. In the south, you’ll jet boat on the Dart River, helihike on the glaciers and take the marvellous TranzAlpine scenic train from the West Coast to Christchurch. In the North Island there’s culture to be experienced at Te Puia and fun to be found at Hobbiton Village. With great self-contained accommodation included you can bring the whole family on this adventure.


Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: Southern Wonders to Northern Horizons

Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 2: Venture into Mt Aspiring National Park on a spectacular jet boat safari
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 3: Collect your rental car, then its a short drive over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka

Day 4: Explore beautiful Wanaka
Accommodation: The Moorings Wanaka

Day 5: Travel to Aoraki Mt Cook today
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 6: Explore Aorki Mt Cook by a helicopter flight with an alpine landing
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 7: Leave scenic Aoraki Mt Cook for a night in Christchurch City
Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 8: A short drive north to the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura

Day 9: Travel via the coastal road to the vineyards of Marlborough
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 10: Skirt the Marlborough Sounds, then through the Rai Valley to Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 11: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 12: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. As you depart Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 13: Explore Wellington City, then tonight meet our unique birdlife at Zealandia
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 14: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including the Kapiti Coastline as you depart Wellington, the Desert Road and Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 15: Experience the unique Maori culture, then take to the air with a Forest Canopy Tour
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 16: Drive north through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Auckland
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 17: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 18: Cruise the island studded bay, then have the rest of the day free to relax or explore
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 19: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Tour
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 20: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 21: Depart Auckland today