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Auckland to Christchurch Ultimate Explorer

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

This journey showcases the absolute pinnacle of New Zealand’s natural wonders and cultural heritage. From the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set and the moving storytelling at Te Pā Tū, to gliding past towering peaks on a business-class Milford Sound cruise and traversing the Southern Alps in style on the TranzAlpine train, every detail is elevated for unparalleled comfort and style.

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: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Milford Sound Business Class with Real NZ and Altitude Tours - Includes Canapes

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

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: Mt. Tarawera & Waimangu Thermal Valley Scenic Floatplane Flight with Volcanic Air

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

Included activity: Air New Zealand Rotorua to Christchurch

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch Domestic Airport to Accommodation with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Rotorua CBD to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Included activity: Christchurch City Half Day Tour

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

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

Included activity: Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

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

Included activity: Appellation Boutique Wine Tour

13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Ultimate Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 2: Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Explore the 'Thermal Wonderland' from above before a Māori cultural experience this evening
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 4: Fly to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 5: Spend the day exploring the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 6: Journey to Mt Cook National Park and explore the glaciers up close
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 7: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 8: Explore Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 9: Full day wine tour exploring the Central Otago wineries
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 10: Travel to Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, in business class
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 12: Explore Franz Josef
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 13: Travel on the TranzAlpine Scenic train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 14: Farewell Aotearoa