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Classic New Zealand Tour

This 22 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Experience the best of New Zealand, showcasing the vibrant cities and breathtaking landscapes of both the North and South Islands. In the North Island, immerse yourself in the rich Māori culture of Rotorua and visit the bustling hubs of Auckland and Wellington. Cross the picturesque Cook Strait aboard the ferry to begin your South Island adventure, where a circuit of stunning scenery awaits. Highlights include the wildlife haven of Kaikoura, the majestic peaks of Mt Cook National Park, the icy splendour of the West Coast glaciers, and an unforgettable cruise through the pristine beauty of Milford Sound.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

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: Auckland Sky Tower Admission

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Taieri Gorge Railway Scenic Train

Included activity: Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau including lunch

Included activity: Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

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

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: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

Included activity: Mt Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half Day Experience with Kaitiaki Adventures

Included activity: Zealandia by Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Classic New Zealand Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Explore Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Nature, wildlife, adventure or culture? The day is yours!
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 5: Crater walk around Mt Tarawera and Māori wellness
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 6: The great dive into the Capital City, Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 7: Explore the quirky city of Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 8: Island hopping from North to South
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 9: Drive the coastal highway to the seaside town of Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 10: To the Garden City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 11: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 12: Leave the Canterbury Plains for the Mackenzie Basin
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 13: From Aoraki-Mt Cook to Otago
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Day 14: If timing persists, travel on the Taieri Gorge or spend time in the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Day 15: Reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and uncover the Glowworms
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Day 16: Glaciers, waterfalls and granite peaks in Milford Sound
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Day 17: To Queenstown today and on the TSS Earnslaw
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 18: Try one of the many activities on offer in the Adventure Capital
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 19: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling to the West Coast
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Day 20: Explore Fox Glacier and surrounds
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Day 21: Wild coastlines and alpine rails
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 22: Depart Christchurch today