Discover Aotearoa

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

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: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

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

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: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

22 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Discover Aotearoa

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Explore Auckland City or maybe take the ferry to Waiheke Island for the day
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 4: A day to experience the island studded bay or the history of Russell and Waitangi
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 6: After passing through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua lakes
Accommodation: Regent of Rotorua

Day 7: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Regent of Rotorua

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: 14th Lane Urban Hotel

Day 10: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 11: Continue south through the Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 12: Discover the hidden gems of the ever changing Christchurch City
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 14: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 15: Take a walk on the wild side and meet some of the characters that call the Otago Peninsula home
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 16: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 17: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road which leads to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 18: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

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

Day 20: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 21: Get up close to experience the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 22: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 23: Depart Christchurch today