This 23 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.
Itinerary summary for: Ultimate New Zealand
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation:
The Muse Christchurch
Day 2: Collect your rental car, then head through the Mackenzie to Mt Cok National Park. Take a tour on the glacier lake.
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 3: Continue south through Central otago to Te Anau, gateway to Firordland National Park
Accommodation:
Fiordland Lodge
Day 4: A full day to explore the famous Milford road and a cruise through Milford Sound
Accommodation:
Fiordland Lodge
Day 5: A short drive along Lake Wakatipu to the alpine town of Queenstown. This evening take the TSS Steamship across the lake to dinner
Accommodation:
Queenstown House B&B Apartments
Day 6: A full day to relax and explore Queenstown. Take the Skyline Gondola to Bobs Peak this evening and enjoy dinner overlooking the lake
Accommodation:
Queenstown House B&B Apartments
Day 7: North through Wanaka and onto the lush West Coast rainforests
Accommodation:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 8: Enjoy a helicopter ride onto the glacier and a short guided walk. A unique experience not to be missed
Accommodation:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 9: Continue along the historic West Coast to the township of Hokitika
Accommodation:
Rimu Lodge
Day 10: Cross the Southern Alps today via Arthurs Pass and then to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The Factory
Day 11: Travel via the coastal road to Blenheim
Accommodation:
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Day 12: Today you take the ferry across Cook Strait to the coolest little capital in the world, Wellington
Accommodation:
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Day 13: A full day to explore the cafes, shops and museums of the capital
Accommodation:
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Day 14: Cross the Rimutaka ranges and onto the Wairarapa Plains towards Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 15: A full day to explore Napier, its Art Deco buildings and of course the famous vineyards of the region
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
Day 16: Head inland today to the Maori Cultural Centre of Rotorua
Accommodation:
The Princes Gate Hotel
Day 17: A full day to explore the geothermal wonders. This evening embark on a discovery of Maori Cultiure through song, dance and food
Accommodation:
The Princes Gate Hotel
Day 18: Back to the coast and the seaside township of Whangamata
Accommodation:
Brenton Lodge
Day 19: Explore some ofthe best beaches in the country today along the Coromandel Coast
Accommodation:
Brenton Lodge
Day 20: Onto the cosmoplitan city of Auckland, the countries largest
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 21: A full day to explore the vibrant waterfront cafes and shops in the harbour city
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 22: Take the short ferry ride to Waiheke Island, a tranquil hideaway just 40 minutes from the city
Accommodation:
The Boatshed
Day 23: Return to Auckland and then transfer to the airport to meet your onward flight