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Auckland to Christchurch Ultimate Explorer

This 18 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Starting in Auckland your first journey sees you head to the Bay of Islands, the "winterless north". After exploring here you will spend a night back in metropolitan Auckland before heading south to Rotorua, a hub of culture and unique experiences like Hobbiton and the magical Waitomo Caves. Flying further south gets you quickly to the capital, Wellington and a day to relax or enjoy as you wish.
After Wellington we will sort you a flight to Christchurch, south island where you will see a dramatic change in the landscape, from lush rolling pastures to mountain ranges and adventure tourism. In the South Island we will make sure you see all the key locations, Queenstown, Milford and the stunning glaciers on the West Coast.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

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

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

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

Included activity: Appellation Boutique Wine Tour

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

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

Included activity: Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

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

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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

Included activity: Paihia Central/Coach Stop to Paihia Accommodation with Haruru Cabs

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Included activity: Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands - Lunch Included

Included activity: Paihia, Bay of Islands to Auckland with InterCity Coach

Included activity: Paihia Accommodation to Paihia central/coach stop with Haruru Cabs

Included activity: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Tour and Te Puia with FlexiTours - Lunch Included

Included activity: Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with Gray Line / GreatSights - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Airport to your Accommodation with In Style Executive

Included activity: Lord Of The Rings Half Day Private Tour with Capital Personalised Tour

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Rotorua to Wellington

Included activity: Rotorua CBD to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Hotel to Airport with In Style Executive

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Wellington to Christchurch

5 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Ultimate Explorer

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

Day 2: Auckland to Paihia and take a cruise to Hole in the Rock
Accommodation: Admirals View Lodge & Motel

Day 3: Full day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach
Accommodation: Admirals View Lodge & Motel

Day 4: Free time this morning then return back to Auckland
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 5: Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 6: Hobbiton day tour and an evening of culture at a Maori cultural experience
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 7: Fly to Wellington this morning, Explore the capital this afternoon with a LOTR tour
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 8: Free day to explore Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 9: Fly from Wellington to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park, Glacier explorers tour this afternoon
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 11: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 12: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 13: Enjoy an afternoon exploring the Central Otago wineries
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 14: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 15: Dart River Safari tour this morning, TSS Earnslaw cruise and dinner this evening
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 16: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 17: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 18: Depart Christchurch today