This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.
Itinerary summary for: Natural Discovery Tour
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'. If time allows a harbour cruise is a great introduction to the city
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 3: Drive south through the Waikato to Whakapapa Village
Accommodation:
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Day 4: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation:
Bolton Hotel Wellington
Day 6: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Day 7: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation:
Bendamere House B&B
Day 8: Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 9: Take a day trip to the charming village of Akaroa for a harbour cruise and dolphin swim
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 10: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 11: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago and the alpine village of Wanaka
Accommodation:
Lakeside Apartments Wanaka
Day 12: The day is yours to explore Wanaka
Accommodation:
Lakeside Apartments Wanaka
Day 13: Take the short drive to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 14: Depart Queenstown today