Feel the excitement build as your flight lands at Auckland Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Sudima Auckland

A full day to explore the city of sails. Relax in one of the city’s waterfront cafes or take an optional day cruise to Waiheke Island. Collect your rental car today.

Sudima Auckland

Make your own way to Rotorua through the undulating lush green rolling hills along the Geothermal Highway.

Auckland > Rotorua | 360 kms

Distinction Rotorua

Today is free for you to explore this fascinating geothermal town, where steam rising from the ground and mud pools bubble! There are a host of activities of offer to help you explore the region and in the evening we recommend experiencing a traditional Maori Hangi Feast.

Distinction Rotorua

Make your way back to Auckland. Return your rental car to the Auckland City Depot on arrival. Make your own way to your hotel.

Rotorua > Auckland | 240 kms

Sudima Auckland

You will get a coach transfer to Auckland Rail Station and depart on the Northern Explorer from Auckland to Wellington – the national capital of New Zealand.

Rydges Wellington

A full day at leisure to explore the nation’s capital, Wellington. Perhaps take a ride on the cable car up to the Botanical gardens, or visit Te Papa – the national museum of New Zealand.

Rydges Wellington

This morning you’ll be transferred from your hotel to the Ferry Terminal Depot. Board the InterIslander Ferry for your journey across Cook Strait to Picton. On arrival into Picton, you will connect with the Coastal Pacific Train for your scenic journey down the East Coast to Christchurch.

Crowne Plaza

This morning collect your rental car. Drive South and make your way to the village of Mt Cook.

Christchurch > Mt Cook | 330 kms

The Hermitage Hotel

This morning is at your leisure before driving from Mount Cook to Queenstown.

Mt Cook > Queenstown | 260 kms

Copthorne Resort Lakefront, Queenstown

Enjoy a full day coach tour to Milford Sound where a nature cruise on the Sound is included. There is the option to return to Queenstown by scenic flight (at extra cost).

Copthorne Resort Lakefront, Queenstown

Full day in Queenstown at your leisure. There’s plenty to do here, including guided walks, cycle rides, spa treatments and wine tours. You can pre-book your Queenstown activities before you travel.

Make sure to also leave a little time to relax and simply marvel at the beautiful scenery.

Copthorne Resort Lakefront, Queenstown

Make your way to Franz Josef Glacier to take in the impressive sight of the massive ice flow.

Queenstown > Franz Josef | 360 kms

Scenic Hotel, Franz Josef

Make your way from Franz Josef to Greymouth on New Zealand’s rugged West Coast.

Franz Josef > Greymouth | 175 kms

Copthorne Greymouth

This afternoon return your rental car to the rental car counter at the Railway Station. Depart on board the scenic TranzAlpine Train for your journey across Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch transfer to your hotel.

Crowne Plaza

Spend a full day at leisure in Christchurch.

Crowne Plaza

Tour ends with a transfer to Christchurch Airport.