24 Day Grand Explorer

This 24 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

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

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: Akaroa Harbour Nature cruise

Included activity: Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Place

Included activity: Shotover Jet Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

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

23 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: 24 Day Grand Explorer

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to Waipoua Forest and the Hokianga
Accommodation: Opononi Hotel

Day 3: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga to the tropical Bay of Islands where you'll take to the water for a cruise
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Day 4: Head south to the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 5: Pass through the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to Coromandel
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 6: Free day to explore the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 7: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 8: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 9: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 10: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 11: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region, then over the Rimutaka Ranges to the capital
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Day 12: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 13: Explore Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Tides Hotel (was Trailways Hotel)

Day 14: Head through the Lewis Pass to Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 15: Overthe hills to discover the charms of Akaroa, take a in the harbour
Accommodation: Les Troupes Apartments

Day 16: Travel south through the Canterbury Plains where you'll join the coastline which takes you to Dunedin
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 17: Let Monarch introduce you to the history and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 18: Travel through the historic gold rush fields of Central Otago to reach the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 19: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 20: You'll journey by luxury coach along the magnificent Milford Road, then cruise the fiord taking in all its natural wonders
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 21: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 22: Enjoy a walk or scenic flight for up close views of the glaciers
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 23: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 24: Depart Christchurch today