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New Zealand Southbound Explorer

This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Explore the North Island, encountering the unique Māori culture in Rotorua and the magic of Hobbiton. See the mountainous wonder of the South Island by visiting Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, and Tahuna / Queenstown. Along with a visit to the Glaciers of Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Topping it all off with the infamous TranzAlpine Scenic Train through the Southern Alps.

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: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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: Rotorua CBD to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Included activity: Air New Zealand Rotorua to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

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Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Southbound Explorer

Day 1: Kia ora and Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Leave behind the city and enjoy the ride to Hobbiton before arriving in Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 3: Take the day to explore Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Say goodbye to the North Island and fly south to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 5: Cross the Canterbury plans and into the mountains to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 6: Head south past lakes and the Lindis Pass to arrive in Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Spend the day exploring Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: A breathtaking journey awaits with a full day tour to Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 9: Wave goodbye to Queenstown and depart to the West Coast, home to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 10: A scenic drive up the coast to meet your scenic TranzAlpine train back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 11: Wishing you safe travels as you leave Aotearoa-New Zealand