Summary
Step into a captivating world of dazzling peaks, glittering glaciers, icy blue lakes and misty rainforests – it could only be New Zealand. Tucked among these awe-inspiring landscapes you’ll find contemporary cities and laidback little towns, every bit as intriguing as their epic surroundings. Spend 20 days uncovering the very best of New Zealand with a local leader at the wheel. In the South Island, the high-adrenaline activities of Queenstown, fabulous wineries of Marlborough, and awe-inspiring scenery of Franz Josef await. In the North Island, travel through the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, chill out on the beaches of Coromandel and Raglan, explore the otherworldly landscapes of Tongariro National Park and get to know Wellington’s creative side.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Christchurch
- Day 2
- Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
- Day 3
- Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
- Day 4
- Queenstown
- Day 5
- Queenstown / Wanaka
- Day 6
- Wanaka
- Day 7
- Franz Josef
- Day 8
- Franz Josef
- Day 9
- Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
- Day 10
- Kaikoura
- Day 11
- Wellington
- Day 12
- Wellington
- Day 13
- Taupo
- Day 14
- Taupo
- Day 15
- Rotorua/ Hobbiton Set
- Day 16
- Rotorua
- Day 17
- Waitomo / Raglan
- Day 18
- Raglan / Coromandel Peninsula
- Day 19
- Coromandel Peninsula / Auckland
- Day 20
- Auckland
Travel Cities (8): Auckland, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington