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National Parks and Glacial Peaks

This 20 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Embark on a bespoke New Zealand adventure through stunning National Parks. Begin in Auckland, exploring Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves and sailing across Lake Taupo. Experience volcanic beauty in Tongariro National Park, then enjoy wildlife encounters in Zealandia, Wellington. Take one of the most scenic ferry rides in the world then explore the Abel Tasman, followed by a heli-hike at Franz Josef Glacier. Discover Mount Aspiring on a jet boat, and enjoy an overnight voyage on Doubtful Sound. Indulge in fine dining at Larnach Castle and wake up to the grandeur of Aoraki in Mount Cook National Park. 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

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: Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Included activity: Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris

Included activity: Gondola and Buffet Dinner with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, Aboard the Navigator with Real NZ

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: The Alpine Restaurant Buffet Dinner

Included activity: The Panorama Room 3-course Dinner with The Hermitage Hotel

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Private Footwhistle Glowworm Cave Tour with CaveWorld

Included activity: The Black Labyrinth Subterranean Adventure

Included activity: Lake Taupo Scenic Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings

Included activity: Zealandia by Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

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

Included activity: Seals, Beach Cruise and Walk with Wilsons - Includes Lunch

18 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: National Parks and Glacial Peaks

Day 1: You will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival to Auckland and the remainder of the day to spend at your leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Travel south through the Waikato countryside to Waitomo where you will visit the glowworm caves
Accommodation: Waitomo Boutique Lodge

Day 3: Explore Waitomo and enjoy a day black water rafting
Accommodation: Waitomo Boutique Lodge

Day 4: Travel to Taupo today where you take a scenic cruise to Maori Rock carvings
Accommodation: Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 5: Enjoy a free day of exploring the beautiful Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 6: Travel south to the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Take the Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait, then drive to Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Day 8: Explore Abel Tasman National Park by Sea Kayak
Accommodation: Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Day 9: Continue south, skirting Kahurangi National Park to the West Coast and Punakaiki
Accommodation: Punakaiki Treehouse

Day 10: Travel the beautiful West Coast Road to Westland Te Poutini National Park, home to the glaciers
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 11: Explore Franz Josef Glacier with a fantastic helicopter ride and short glacier walk
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 12: Take the Haast Pass to Wanaka, then on to stunning Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 13: Explore the Dart River and Mt Aspiring National Park, followed by a buffet dinner this evening
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 14: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: The Cinema Suites

Day 15: Travel to Manapouri where you will be taken to the Fiordland Navigator for your overnight cruise
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 16: Cruise returns to Manapouri and then hen head east to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 17: Follow the coast north before turning inland to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 18: Explore Mt Cook National Park including a Tasman Glacier Lake adventure
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 19: Follow the Inland Scenic Route to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 20: Explore Christchurch today before you depart