Natural Discovery Tour

This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

From the vibrant city of Auckland you’ll travel south to the spectacular mountains and thrilling adventures of Wanaka and Queenstown. You'll pass through changing natural landscapes of New Zealand including Tongariro National Park. Marlborough Sounds and the Southern Lakes region. Along the way you have opportunities for wildlife encounters in Wellington, Kaikoura and Akaroa and adventures galore.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Cruise and Island Nature Walk with Eco Wanaka

Included activity: Zealandia By Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikoura

Included activity: Swimming with the dolphins

11 breakfasts

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: 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