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Grand New Zealand

This 23 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Explore the best of New Zealand, from Auckland’s vibrant cityscape and the tropical Bay of Islands to the cultural highlights of Rotorua and Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait to Marlborough’s stunning landscapes, encounter Kaikōura’s wildlife, and journey through the majestic Southern Alps to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Highlights include the breathtaking Milford Sound, the adventure capital of Queenstown, the West Coast Glaciers, and a scenic return to Christchurch on the world-famous TranzAlpine Train. A journey of natural beauty and cultural wonders!

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Pure Wilderness Jet Boat with Fiordland Jet

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

Included activity: Off-Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

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 Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Waitangi Treaty Grounds Guided Tour and Cultural Performance

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Grand New Zealand

Day 1: Kia ora, Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Explore Auckland the "City of Sails"
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 3: Drive over the harbour bridge, travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: A day to explore the stunning Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Cross Northland to the aqua blue waters of Hokianga and travel down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 6: Pass through Auckland and reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 7: Take the day to explore Rotorua at leisure or try one of the many activities
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 9: Cross the Cook Strait and Marlborough Sounds on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 10: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikōura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 11: Travel through North Canterbury countryside to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 12: Explore the 'Garden City' - Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 13: Enjoy a scenic drive past farmlands and crystal blue lakes to Aoraki
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 14: Follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south for Ōtepoti-Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 15: Explore historic Dunedin or get up close to the wildlife on Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 16: Travel through South Otago to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 17: Journey along the spectacular Milford Road to Piopiotahi-Milford Sound
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 18: Venture inland and up the Devils Staircase to Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 19: There are plenty of options for adventure and thrills during your day in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 20: Drive to Wānaka and on to the spectacular Haast Pass leading to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 21: Explore Franz Josef by land or air
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 22: Drive north along the stunning West Coast and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 23: Depart Christchurch and say goodbye to New Zealand today