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Ultimate NZ Explorer

This 17 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This comprehensive tour takes in the stunning Bay of Islands, offering a chance to delve into New Zealand's rich history. Guests will immerse themselves in Māori culture at Tamaki Māori Village before stepping into the enchanting world of the Hobbiton Movie Set. The South Island reveals its dramatic beauty with explorations of glacial lakes, the iconic Milford Sound, and an exhilarating Dart River Safari jet boat tour. A classic steamship cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, complete with dinner, provides a touch of elegance, complemented by a delightful boutique wine tour and the breathtaking TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey.
 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

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

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: Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris

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

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

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: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

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: Russell Mini Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands

Included activity: Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

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

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

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

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

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: Mount Tarawera & Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer by Floatplane with Volcanic Air

Included activity: Rotorua CBD to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Rotorua to Wellington

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: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Wellington to Christchurch

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

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

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

15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Ultimate NZ Explorer

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

Day 2: Auckland to Paihia and then explore historic Russell
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Day 3: Hole in the Rock Cruise
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Day 4: Free time this morning then to Auckland
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 5: Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 6: Mt Tarawera tour with a cultural evening at Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

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

Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch via Air New Zealand flight
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 9: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park, Glacier explorers tour this afternoon
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 10: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 12: Enjoy an afternoon exploring the Central Otago wineries
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 13: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 14: Dart River Safari tour this morning, TSS Earnslaw cruise and dinner this evening
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 15: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 16: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpne train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 17: Depart Christchurch today