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Cultural Threads of Aotearoa

This 26 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

From Auckland, travel north to a place where Māori traditions are woven into the land. Immerse yourself in the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and encounter rare birds on the secluded Kāpiti Island. Crossing to the South Island, explore the rugged West Coast, the ancient forests of Fiordland, and the quiet serenity of Stewart Island. This isn’t just a tour; it's a deep cultural immersion and an authentic adventure, uncovering New Zealand's hidden gems and lesser-known regions. It's a journey of connection, storytelling, and breathtaking landscapes, designed for the curious and the adventurous. You won't just see New Zealand, you'll feel it.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Kapiti Classic Guided Day Tour with Kapiti Island Nature Tours - Lunch Included

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

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

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Paparoa Experience

Included activity: Māwhera Pounamu Pathway Immersive Experience

Included activity: Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk with Eco Wanaka

Included activity: Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Return Ferry to Tiritiri Matangi Island and Guided Walk

Included activity: Stewart Island Ferry Bluff to Stewart Island Return

Included activity: Ulva Island Half Day Guided Walk with Ulva's Guided Walks

Included activity: Evening Kiwi Spotting with Ulva's Guided Walks

Included activity: Ōtautahi City Meander with Amiki Cultural Food Tours

Included activity: Matakohe Kauri Museum

Included activity: Twilight Waipoua Encounter

Included activity: Ngawha Springs

Included activity: Sculptureum - Gardens and Galleries Experience

Included activity: Nocturnal Adventure Glow-Worm Tour with Real Rotorua

Included activity: Redwoods Treewalk General Admission

Included activity: Restorative Journey with Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa

25 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: Cultural Threads of Aotearoa

Day 1: Begin your adventure in vibrant Auckland, New Zealand's largest city
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Discover rare birds on Tiritiri Matangi's lush sanctuary
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Enjoy history and nature en route to Hokianga
Accommodation: The Sands Hotel & Resort Hokianga

Day 4: Experience Tane Mahuta's majesty under a magical twilight sky
Accommodation: The Sands Hotel & Resort Hokianga

Day 5: Scenic drive to Paihia with a relaxing Ngāwhā Springs stop
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Day 6: Explore art at Sculptureum
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 7: Explore forests, culture, and geothermal activity on route to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 8: Experience Rotorua's natural wonders, Māori culture, and birdlife
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 9: Immerse yourself into the heart of Māori culture at Kohutapu
Accommodation: Kohutapu Lodge

Day 10: Head to the coast today
Accommodation: Greenmantle Estate

Day 11: Kapiti Island's vibrant birdlife and serene natural beauty
Accommodation: Greenmantle Estate

Day 12: Aotearoa's capital city and a guided tour of Te Papa
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 13: Cross the Cook Strait to the South Island
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 14: Spot marine life in stunning Kaikōura's coastal paradise
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 15: From the East Coast to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Day 16: Stop for an immersive, story telling experience at Pounamu Pathway
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 17: Leave the glaciers and journey to Wanaka to visit Mou Waho Island
Accommodation: Edgewater Wanaka

Day 18: Travel to the gateway of Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 19: Experience Milford Sound, unofficial eighth wonder of the world
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 20: Ferry from Invercargill to Stewart Island for wildlife encounters
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 21: Explore Ulva Island's untouched birdlife and pristine native forest
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 22: Next stop: the Wildlife Capital of New Zealand!
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 23: Visit the Otago Peninsula, home to albatross, sea lions and rare yellow-eyed penguins
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 24: Leave the Otago Peninsula and drive to the Garden City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 25: Locate hidden gems and engage in a culinary feast
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 26: End your journey today in Christchurch