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New Zealand Grand Discovery

This 18 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This journey takes you through New Zealand’s must-see destinations, from the vibrant City of Sails in Auckland to the geothermal wonders and Māori culture of Rotorua, the art deco charm and vineyards of Napier, and the dynamic capital of Wellington. Cross to the South Island to discover the Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman’s golden beaches, the rugged West Coast glaciers, and Queenstown’s adventure playground, finishing in the stunning Fiordland. A classic self-drive tour designed to be customised for your perfect Kiwi adventure.

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

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: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

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

Included activity: Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau including lunch

Included activity: Larnach Castle: Guided Tour & High Tea Experience

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

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

Included activity: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Included activity: Zealandia By Day Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Abel Tasman Water and Walk Tour with Wine, Art & Wilderness - Lunch Included

Included activity: Māwhera Pounamu Pathway Immersive Experience

17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Grand Discovery

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland: The City of Sails
Accommodation: Abstract Hotel & Residences

Day 2: Auckland to Rotorua: Journey to the Cultural Capital
Accommodation: Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Day 3: Rotorua: Geothermal Wonders & Māori Heritage
Accommodation: Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Day 4: Rotorua to Napier via Taupō: Lakes, Falls & Art Deco
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 5: Napier to Wellington: Through Wairarapa Wine Country
Accommodation: Ohtel Wellington

Day 6: Wellington: Wildlife & City Culture
Accommodation: Ohtel Wellington

Day 7: Wellington to Nelson: Ferry through the Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Pihopa Retreat

Day 8: Spend the day in Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Pihopa Retreat

Day 9: Nelson to Hokitika: West Coast Scenic Drive
Accommodation: Rimu Lodge

Day 10: Hokitika to Franz Josef: Glacier Country
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 11: Franz Josef: Glacier Adventures
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 12: Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wānaka
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 13: A full day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 14: Queenstown to Te Anau: Gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 15: Explore Te Anau & Fiordland’s Majestic Milford Sound
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 16: Southland Landscapes to Dunedin
Accommodation: Larnach Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 17: Scenic Coastal Drive to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 18: Explore Christchurch before your onward journey