This 15 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Itinerary summary for: Essential Luxury New Zealand

Day 1: Upon arrival into Auckland, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: The Hotel Britomart Auckland

Day 2: Journey through the lush Waikato farmland to Rotorua
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 3: Take a scenic flight to the surreal volcano of Mt Tarawera, and experience the Maori culture in the evening
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 4: Head to Napier and Hawke's Bay via Taupo, and explore the wonderful Gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers
Accommodation: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 5: Today, embark on a private tour of the regions finest vineyards
Accommodation: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 6: Continue your drive south to the capital city of Wellington travelling along the stunning Kapiti Coast
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Board the Interislander ferry to Picton, followed by a short drive to your accommodation with stunning views over the Sounds
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 8: Discover the award winning wineries of the Marlborough Region
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 9: Journey south from Picton to Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 10: Cross the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 11: Discover Mount Cook’s glaciers by day, and awe-inspiring stargazing in the evening
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 12: Continue your journey south through Gibbston Valley to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital
Accommodation: ROKI Collection Queenstown

Day 13: Experience thrills and beauty of Queenstown
Accommodation: ROKI Collection Queenstown

Day 14: Today venture to magnificent Milford Sound, enjoy the cruise and return by helicopter
Accommodation: ROKI Collection Queenstown

Day 15: Farewell Queenstown