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Best of Both Islands Tour

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

Embark on an adventure from Auckland in the north, all the way south to Milford Sound. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the glow worm caves of Waitomo, experience rural life at Agrodome and explore the unique Maori culture at Te Puia and Tamaki Village. After crossing the Interislander ferry to Picton you’ll head south to Christchurch, then on to Mt Cook National Park where you’ll spend a night at the Hermitage Hotel. Continue south to Dunedin, Te Anau and Milford Sound. Spend 2 nights in Queenstown with a special dinner at Walter Peak before crossing over to the West Coast glaciers. The final leg of your journey takes you back to Christchurch on board the world-famous TranzAlpine scenic train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

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

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau and returning to Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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: Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour via Hobbiton with Bush and Beach

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Rotorua Accommodation to Rotorua Intercity Depot with Xquizit

Included activity: Rotorua to Wellington by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Private Transfer from Wellington Train/Bus Station to Accommodation with In Style Executive

Included activity: Private transfer from Wellington Hotel to Interislander Ferry with In Style Executive

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Picton Ferry Terminal to Picton Accommodation

Included activity: Picton Accommodation to Picton Coach Stop with Picton Shuttles

Included activity: Private transfer Lichfield Street Bus Station to your accommodation with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Picton to Christchurch with Intercity

Included activity: Christchurch to Aoraki/Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Mt Cook to Dunedin with Iconic

Included activity: Dunedin to Te Anau Transfer with Trips & Tramps

1 lunch, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Best of Both Islands Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Auckland to Rotorua, exploring Hobbiton on the way
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 3: Explore Rotorua today and have a cultural evening at Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 4: Rotorua to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 5: This morning is free to explore Wellington, then catch the ferry to Picton
Accommodation: Harbour View Motel

Day 6: Picton to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 7: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 8: Mt Cook to Dunedin
Accommodation: Bella Vista Dunedin

Day 9: Dunedin to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Bella Vista Te Anau

Day 10: Te Anau to Milford Sound for a nature cruise, then on to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 11: Explore Queenstown at leisure, this evening visit Walter Peak Station for dinner
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 12: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier where you're taken on a short tour to view the glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 13: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, then catch the iconic TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 14: Depart Christchurch today