New Zealand Adventure

Experience the many wonders of New Zealand on this all-encompassing trip.

Whether you're hanging out with the Maori in a traditional 'marae', living dangerously in the adventure sport capital of Queenstown or watching sea lions frolic in Kaikoura, this is a trip where great memories and wonderful experiences come thick and fast. Travel from the spectacular scenery of South Island to the cultural delights of North Island.

This is a Kiwi experience you simply cannot miss.

Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Auckland
Check out Auckland's space-age Sky Tower, numerous volcanoes and Pacific Island flavour.

Day 2 Coromandel Peninsula
If the tide's right, dig a personal pool on Hot Water Beach. Then venture to Cathedral Cove's remote white sands, accessible only by foot or boat.

Day 3 Rotorua
Be welcomed to a traditional hangi meal at a marae, a Maori meeting place.

Days 4-5 Tongariro National Park
Discover the inspiration for Mt Doom in the 'Lord of the Rings' films. Follow the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing or one of the park's many walking trails.

Days 6-7 Napier
Cycle through Hawkes Bay wine country. In Napier, explore galleries, heritage
trails, gardens and art deco buildings.

Days 8-9 Wellington
Enjoy panoramic views from Mt Victoria or ride a cable car up to the Botanic Gardens.

Day 10 Marlborough Sounds
Spy hidden coves and lush forests on the Queen Charlotte walking track.

Days 11-12 Kaikoura
Travel to the sleepy seaside village of Kaikoura. Whales, sea lions and dolphins make this spot a naturelover's paradise.

Days 13-14 Christchurch
Stroll around this garden city or take a local tram past its heritage buildings and parks. Cultured Christchurch boasts great restaurants and a vibrant arts scene.

Days 15-16 Mt Cook
With numerous alpine trails, Mt Cook is the ideal base for exploring the Southern Alps. Spend time at the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and be inspired by his adventures.

Days 17-19 Queenstown
Ride up in the Skyline Gondola for a breathtaking view of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Mountains, then choose to bungee jump or paraglide down in this thrillseekers' mecca.

Days 20-21 Te Anau/ Milford Sound
Escape the crowds by kayaking across the tranquil waters of Milford Sound, surrounded by spectacular waterfalls.

Days 22-23 Wanaka
After a day of high-adventure watersports, enjoy a local beer or wine with a Kiwi barbecue, or take in a movie at the Cinema Paradiso, where sofas have replaced the more conventional seating.

Days 24-25 Franz Josef Glacier
Step into a world of rock and ice on the glistening, gargantuan Franz Josef Glacier sandwiched between the sea and the Southern Alps.

Day 26 West Coast Pub
Mingle with locals and enjoy home-style cooking.

Days 27-28 Christchurch
Unwind with a live music performance or some of Christchurch's delicious cuisine.

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Accommodation Details

Hotels (10 nts), motels (10 nts), hostel (3 nts), dorm-style lodge (3 nts), local pub (1 nt)