The Complete Kiwi Journey

This 28 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This tour also features:

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

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

Included activity: Hawkes Bay Half Day Wine Tour with Grape Escape

Included activity: Lord Of The Rings Half Day Tour with Capital Personalised Tour

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Christchurch City Half Day Tour with Canterbury Leisure Tours

Included activity: Coast and Rainforest Full Day Tour with Bush and Beach - Lunch Included

Included activity: Grand Circle Scenic Ski Plane Flight with Inflite

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

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown with RealNZ

Included activity: Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Matakohe Kauri Museum

Included activity: Twilight Waipoua Encounter

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Private Footwhistle Glowworm Cave Tour with CaveWorld

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

Included activity: Hobbiton Tour from Rotorua with FlexiToursNZ

27 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: The Complete Kiwi Journey

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland! Transfer to your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild West Coast
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Collect your rental car then head North to Waipoua Forest. This evening enjoy a twilight tour.
Accommodation: Waipoua Lodge

Day 4: Cross to the east coast and the wonderful Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Spend time exploring the bays today
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 6: Enjoy a scenic drive from Bay of Islands to Auckland
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 7: Today head South to the limestone caves of Waitomo
Accommodation: Abseil Inn

Day 8: Cross the Central Volcanic Plateau to New Zealand’s cultural capital, Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 9: This morning head to Lord of the Rings film set, Hobbiton. This afternoon you’re free to explore before dinner and a show at Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 10: Continue your journey south through Lake Taupo, then on to the art deco city of Napier
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 11: Explore the sights of the city this morning, then enjoy a tour of the local wineries this afternoon
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 12: Take in the delights of the Wairarapa wine region as you head towards the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 13: Spend the morning strolling the streets of the capital. This afternoon venture out with a Lord of the Rings tour
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 14: Take the Interislander ferry to the South Island
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 15: Travel the Pacific Coastline to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 16: Take a whale watching tour in marine reserve, Kaikoura
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 17: Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs for some hot pool relaxation
Accommodation: The St James

Day 18: Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 19: Explore Christchurch on an open top double decker bus tour
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 20: Drive from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 21: Explore the park including a flight with Mt. Cook Ski Planes
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 22: Drive from Mt Cook to Queenstown today then this evening visit Walter Peak Station for dinner
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 23: Enjoy a full day trip to Doubtful Sound
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 24: A full day to explore Queenstown at your leisure
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 25: Drive from Queenstown to the West Coast and Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 26: Experience the glacier on an amazing heli-hike
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 27: Head north to Greymouth then board the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 28: Depart Christchurch today