This 23 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.

Itinerary summary for: Luxury New Zealand Escape

Day 1: Your time in Christchurch will begin with a transfer to your hotel, followed by the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Start your journey south to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 3: Enjoy the day in Aoraki Mt Cook with a glacier experience
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 4: Travel through the Waitaki Valley to the east coast, then down to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 5: Board the Taieri Gorge Train to experience the scenic wonders of Otago by rail
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 6: Today take a scenic drive to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 7: Head along the magnificent road to Milford Sound and then take an overnight cruise
Accommodation: Overnight Boat in Milford Sound

Day 8: Return from your cruise and make your way to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Day 9: Spend the day relaxing or enjoying the activities on offer in Queenstown followed by dinner at Walter Peak station
Accommodation: The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Day 10: A great drive via Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, through Mt Aspiring National Park and onto Glacier Country
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 11: A full day to explore Franz Josef including a spectacular scenic helicopter flight
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 12: Drive across the Southern Alps via Arthurs Pass National Park to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 13: Travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura today and take a scenic flight to see the local whales
Accommodation: Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Day 14: Drive to Picton and cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander ferry to Wellington City
Accommodation: Ohtel Wellington

Day 15: Cross the Rimutaka Hills to the Wairarapa wine country, then continue on to Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 16: Explore the Art Deco city of Napier and this afternoon enjoy a luxury wine tour
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 17: Head inland today passing Lake Taupo and experience a cultural dinner
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 18: Enjoy Rotorua's unique activities and attractions today
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 19: On your way to Auckland, get behind the scenes at Hobbiton
Accommodation: Horizon by SkyCity

Day 20: Your journey takes you north to the tropical Bay of Islands and the sleepy township of Russell
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 21: Explore the marine parks 144 islands with a scenic heli flight
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 22: Return to Auckland for your final night in the city
Accommodation: Horizon by SkyCity

Day 23: Farewell from Auckland