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New Zealand Adventure Tour

This 22 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Journey through New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes, blending cultural experiences, natural wonders, and thrilling adventures. Starting in Auckland, explore the vibrant city before sailing on the America's Cup yacht. Immerse yourself in Māori culture with a visit to Te Pā Tū in Rotorua and experience geothermal marvels like Mount Tarawera and Orakei Korako. Cross to the South Island via the Interislander Ferry, stopping in Kaikōura for whale watching. Discover the majestic Aoraki - Mt Cook, the iconic adventure capital Queenstown, cruise Piopiotahi - Milford Sound and hike the stunning glaciers of Franz Josef. Conclude your journey with a scenic ride on the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps. 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Captains Cabin Experience with Whale Watch Kaikoura

Included activity: Kai Safari with Amiki Cultural Food Tours

Included activity: Christchurch Triple Pass - Tram, Punting and Gondola

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Big Sky Stargazing

Included activity: Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Included activity: Pure Wilderness Jet Boat with Fiordland Jet

Included activity: Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise with Fiordland Discovery

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: Gondola and 3 Luge Rides with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Best of Queenstown Scenic Tour with Altitude Tours

Included activity: Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Included activity: All Blacks Experience

Included activity: America's Cup Sailing Experience with Explore

Included activity: Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Included activity: One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour from Shires Rest

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Behind The Scenes Exclusive Tour with National Kiwi Hatchery

Included activity: Mount Tarawera & Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer by Floatplane with Volcanic Air

Included activity: Wellington Half Day Private Tour with Capital Personalized Tour

Included activity: Zealandia by Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Included activity: Guided Tour of Te Papa The Museum of New Zealand

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

19 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Adventure Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 2: Sail Auckland Harbour and enjoy other exciting activities
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 3: Drive south with a short detour to Hobbiton before continuing to geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation: Pullman Rotorua

Day 4: A full day in Rotorua to discover the local Maori culture and geothermal wonders
Accommodation: Pullman Rotorua

Day 5: Journey to stunning Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: River Birches Lodge

Day 6: Enjoy a scenic drive along the Kapiti Coastline on your way to Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Discover the charms of Wellington City, including its quirky cafes and museums
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 8: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait to Picton with spectacular views of Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 9: Journey to Kaikoura today along the scenic Pacific Coastal route
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 10: Enjoy whale watching in Kaikoura before heading to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 11: Discover the charm of Christchurch - the Garden City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 12: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury to Mt Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 13: Drive along the Waitaki River to the Coastal City of Dunedin
Accommodation: Fable Dunedin

Day 14: Spend a day exploring the Otago Peninsula or inland on the historic Tairei Gorge Train
Accommodation: Fable Dunedin

Day 15: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: The Cinema Suites

Day 16: Travel the breathtaking road to Milford Sound, with plenty of time for photo stops before your scenic cruise
Accommodation: The Cinema Suites

Day 17: Travel through the Southland countryside then follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 18: A Full Day to Experience the Thrills of Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 19: Take the Crown range road to Wanaka before travelling through the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 20: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of the 'Glacier Country'
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 21: Enjoy the journey along stunning West Coast and then board iconic TranzAlpine to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 22: Farewell Christchurch