Mountain Reflections on Milford Sound
Mountain Reflections on Milford Sound
Auckland, North Island
Auckland, North Island
Beautiful Glow Worm Cave Tour in Auckland
Beautiful Glow Worm Cave Tour in Auckland
Sights & Activities in Rotorua, North Island
Sights & Activities in Rotorua, North Island
Huka Falls, Tongario National Park & Lake Taupo
Huka Falls, Tongario National Park & Lake Taupo
Wellington City Harbour
Wellington City Harbour
Cook Strait & Aerial View of Christchurch
Cook Strait & Aerial View of Christchurch
Queenstown Scenery & Activities
Queenstown Scenery & Activities
Milford Sound Cruise & Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound Cruise & Fiordland National Park
Mount Cook & Dunedin, New Zealand
Mount Cook & Dunedin, New Zealand
Cook Strait & Aerial View of Christchurch
Cook Strait & Aerial View of Christchurch

New Zealand Highlighter

13 nights from £6,499 per person Including Flights

Overview

See the highlights of the North and South Islands on this 14-day escorted tour. Starting in the largest city, Auckland, you’ll travel southwards to the Maori culture and geothermal landscape of Rotorua before arriving in the historic capital of Wellington. Next it’s a ferry ride to the South Island where you’ll enjoy exciting activities in Queenstown, ride the TranzAlpine train, see amazing icy beauty of Franz Josef glacier and cruise on the famous Milford Sound. You'll them discover the natural beauty of Dunedin, Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo, before arriving in Christchurch.  (AP - NCA14)

Prices are quoted per person on a twin share basis.

Highlights:

  • Take the scenic journey on the TranzAlpine train
  • Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua
  • Cruise on the Milford Sound to enjoy the astonishing aquatic beauty
  • Explore Wellington at your leisure
Whats included?
  • Internal travel
  • Tour guide throughout
  • Sights and excursions
  • 13 breakfasts and 10 dinners
  • Airport transfers
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Day 1

Arrive in Auckland

Today you’ll arrive in the bustling city of Auckland, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is then free for relaxation and your choice of activities before you have a welcome dinner with your tour guide and group.

Overnight: Auckland, Grand Millennium Hotel (Dinner included)

Day 2

Waitomo Caves/Rotorua

Today you’ll leave Auckland and head to the pretty Waitomo Caves. Here you’ll take a boat ride through a majestic grotto containing thousands of glow-worms – an amazing sight. Later you’ll continue on to Rotorua which is home to the vibrant Maori culture as well as being a hotspot for geothermal activity. In the evening you’ll enjoy a traditional Hangi feast where you’ll learn about the customs and the traditions of the Maori people.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Rotorua (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 3

Rotorua

Today is a free day to explore the charms of Rotorua. There’s a great range of activities for you to choose from a visit to Agrodome Farm Show, Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see a working kiwi nursery and visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve. Perhaps join a Hobbiton Movie Set tour to see some of the filming locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, take a drive to visit Rotorua’s hot-springs and mud pools or explore Redwood Treewalk with a Maori guide.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Rotorua (Breakfast included)

Day 4

Taupo/Wellington

Today you’ll head out on the road again, driving on the Thermal Explorer Highway. Here you’ll pass the Huka Falls and enjoy the tranquil beauty of Lake Taupo. You’ll then cross the impressive volcanic plateau of Tongariro National Park and reach Wellington, New Zealand’s quaint capital city.

Overnight: Intercontinental Wellington (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 5

Wellington

On day five you’ll take a sightseeing tour of Wellington, where you’ll see many of the city’s best sites. On the tour you’ll see New Zealand national museum and the fantastic views of the city.

Overnight: Intercontinental Wellington (Breakfast included)

Day 6

Cook Straight/Christchurch

Today you’ll board the famous Interislander ferry to cross the Cook Straight between the North and South Islands. You’ll arrive at the pretty town of Picton where you’ll re-join your coach and travel southwards to the South Island’s largest city, Christchurch.

Overnight: Christchurch, Commodore Hotel (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 7

TranzAlpine train/Franz Josef

On day seven you’ll board the TranzAlpine on which you’ll enjoy one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Passing through the jaw-dropping New Zealand countryside you’ll be treated to exceptional photo opportunities before arriving at Arthur’s Pass, where you’ll disembark and continue to Hokitika.

Here you’ll see jade carving and also get the chance to enjoy the wonderful glacial scenery including the valley of Franz Josef Glacier. You’ll then check in to your luxury eco resort for a delicious four-course dinner.

Overnight: Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 8-9

Queenstown

Enjoy more superb scenery today as you travel along the west coast toe Haast and then onwards to Queenstown. Known as New Zealand’s Adventure Capital, Queenstown has a wide range of activities including watersports, bungee jumping and skydiving. In the evening you’ll have a choice of four fantastic restaurants.

On day nine you’re free to choose from a selection of activities including a visit to the sites where The Lord of the Rings were films, you could take a thrilling ride on the Shotover Jet Boat, take a Skippers Canyon adventure, a river safari, take a bike ride along the tranquil country roads of Lake Wakatipu or set out on a winery tour.

Overnight: Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (Two breakfasts and one dinner included)

Day 10

Milford Sound/Te Anau

Today you’ll continue your tour passing The Remarkables mountain range to Fiordland National Park. You’ll then travel along Milford Road and take a cruise to explore the Milford Sound for some of New Zealand’s most dramatic water scenery. You’ll then head down to the lakeside town of Te Anau for an evening enjoying a special Taste of Fiordland dinner.

Overnight: Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 11

Dunedin

Today you’ll journey to town of Dunedin in the southern territory of the South Island. Drawing on its Scottish influences, Dunedin has some wonderful architecture to explore and some of the quirkiest features in New Zealand including the country’s only castle and the only land Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world.

Overnight: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Dunedin City (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 12

Mt Cook

Today you’ll visit the impressive Moeraki Boulders before heading to Mt Cook National Park where you’ll enjoy some more stunning scenery.

Overnight: The Hermitage Mt Cook (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 13

Lake Tekapo

On the penultimate day of your tour you’ll journey to Lake Tekapo, another of New Zealand’s beautiful bodies of water. Here you’ll visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before heading back to Christchurch for a farewell dinner with your tour group.

Overnight: Rydges Latimer Christchurch (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 14

Depart Christchurch

After breakfast you’ll transfer to the airport where you’ll catch your flight home.

  • International flights
  • Airport transfers
  • Internal travel aboard a spacious coach
  • All accommodation as listed or similar
  • Tour guide throughout
  • 13 breakfasts and 10 dinners
  • All excursions as per the itinerary - including a boat ride near the Waitomo caves, Hangi feast, exploring Lake Taupo, sightseeing tour of Wellington, Museum of New Zealand, exploring the valley of Franz Josef Glacier, a cruise to Milford Sound, and exploring the Moeraki Boulders

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