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Ultimate New Zealand
This 23 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.
The ultimate New Zealand self drive tour. National Parks, world heritage sights, marine reserves, glaciers, fiords, whales and more! Experience the best locations and scenic drives while staying at some of New Zealand's finest boutique lodges and hotels.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
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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:
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