This 20 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: National Parks and Glacial Peaks

Day 1: You will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival to Auckland and the remainder of the day to spend at your leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Travel south through the Waikato countryside to Waitomo where you will visit the glowworm caves
Accommodation: Waitomo Boutique Lodge

Day 3: Explore Waitomo and enjoy a day black water rafting
Accommodation: Waitomo Boutique Lodge

Day 4: Travel to Taupo today where you take a scenic cruise to Maori Rock carvings
Accommodation: Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 5: Enjoy a free day of exploring the beautiful Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 6: Travel south to the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Take the Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait, then drive to Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Day 8: Explore Abel Tasman National Park by Sea Kayak
Accommodation: Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Day 9: Continue south, skirting Kahurangi National Park to the West Coast and Punakaiki
Accommodation: Punakaiki Treehouse

Day 10: Travel the beautiful West Coast Road to Westland Te Poutini National Park, home to the glaciers
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 11: Explore Franz Josef Glacier with a fantastic helicopter ride and short glacier walk
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 12: Take the Haast Pass to Wanaka, then on to stunning Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 13: Explore the Dart River and Mt Aspiring National Park, followed by a buffet dinner this evening
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 14: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: The Cinema Suites

Day 15: Travel to Manapouri where you will be taken to the Fiordland Navigator for your overnight cruise
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 16: Cruise returns to Manapouri and then hen head east to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 17: Follow the coast north before turning inland to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 18: Explore Mt Cook National Park including a Tasman Glacier Lake adventure
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 19: Follow the Inland Scenic Route to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 20: Explore Christchurch today before you depart