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Harbours, Heights and City Lights

This 12 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Begin with the magic of Hobbiton before diving into the geothermal heart of Rotorua. Here, ancient tradition meets modern luxury as you witness explosive geysers and find sanctuary in a restorative soak at a world-class, culturally-inspired spa. In the capital, go behind the scenes of nature on a guided nocturnal quest through a lush eco-sanctuary to spot the elusive, iconic Kiwi in the wild.

Cross the Cook Strait and after a night in the wine-growing region of Marlborough you continue south to Kaikoura for high-flying ziplining and a whale-watching cruise, then onto Christchurch. From Christchurch, you cross the Canterbury Plains towards the Southern Alps and Aoraki-Mt Cook where you get close to icebergs on the Tasman Glacier Lake. The alpine resort of Queenstown is your final destination where you’ll enjoy the ultimate adventure a scenic flight to Milford Sound.

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 Fly, Cruise, Fly with Milford Sound Scenic Flights

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour from Shires Rest

Included activity: Te Ra Daytime Experience at Te Puia

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

Included activity: Zealandia by Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

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

Included activity: Zipline & Native Forest Tour with EcoZip Adventures Kaikōura

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

11 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: Harbours, Heights and City Lights

Day 1: Your New Zealand story starts here
Accommodation: SkyCity Grand Hotel

Day 2: Through the Waikato to the heart of Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Explore Rotorua and discover the Māori culture at Te Puia
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 4: Learn the significance of Rotorua mud
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 5: Enjoy scenes of Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 6: Cross the Cook Strait through Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 7: Coastal roads and high-flying thrills
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 8: The scenic shortcut to the Garden City
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 9: The road to the Mighty Aoraki-Mount Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 10: Through golden tussock to the Adventure Capital
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: The ultimate southern experience to Milford Sound
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 12: Depart Tahuna-Queenstown today