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15 Day New Zealand Exploration

Here is a great overview of New Zealand for the slightly more discerning traveller.
A great mix of food and wine, culture and beautiful scenery.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Auckland The City of Sails

• Welcome to Auckland! On arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation
• Stay at Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland, Britomart - Premium Motel/Apartment - 1 night

Day 2 - Ferry to Waiheke Island - A Quiet Tropical Paradise in the Hauraki Gulf

• Waiheke Island Return Ferry
• This morning take the ferry over to Waiheke Island - Ultimate Island Escape
• Stay at The Boatshed - Boutique Lodge - 2 nights

Day 3 - Waiheke Island

• Ananda Tours - Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Waiheke Island

Day 4 - Ferry back to Auckland. Collect rental car and drive 2.5 hours to Waitomo - Cave Country

• This morning take the ferry back to Auckland, collect your vehicle and drive to Waitomo - Cave Country
• Stay at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge B&B - B&B - 1 night

Day 5 - Glowworm Cave Tour

• Spellbound Glowworm Caves - Glowworm and Cave Explorer
• After your tour make your way to Rotorua - Discover the Geothermal Wonderland
• Stay at Regent of Rotorua - 4 Star Hotel - 2 nights

Day 6 - Maori guided tours of Buried Village & Whakarewarewa Thermal village

• Mitai Maori Village - Māori Cultural Evening Experience - Includes Traditional Māori Feast (Hāngi)
• Mount Tarawera Volcanic Buried Village Entry

Day 7 - Fly to Christchurch

• Return your rental vehicle at ROT airport and fly to Christchurch - transfer on arrival
• Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel - 4 Star Hotel - 1 night

Day 8 - Alpine Train Journey - Christchurch to Greymouth

• You will be transferred to the railway station to board the TranzAlpine to Greymouth
• TranzAlpine Train - Christchurch to Greymouth
• Collect your rental vehicle and drive to Franz Josef Village - Glacier Country
• Stay at Rainforest Retreat - 4 Star Hotel - 1 night

Day 9 - Experience the Twin Glaciers

• Helicopter Line - Franz Josef & Fox Glacier - 40 Minute Helicopter Flight - Mountain Scenic Spectacular
• After your tour, make your way to Wanaka - Jewel of the Southern Alps
• Stay at Te Wanaka Lodge - B&B - 2 nights

Day 10 - Wanaka Wine Tours

• Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Wine Trail - Includes Lunch

Day 11 - Queenstown

• Make your way to Queenstown - Adventure Capital
• Stay at Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel - 5 Star Hotel - 2 nights

Day 12 - Queenstown

• Enjoy your free day at leisure in Queenstown
• Real NZ - TSS Earnslaw - Vintage TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Gourmet Buffet Dinner at Walter Peak

Day 13 - Doubtful Sound

• Today you will be transferred to Doubtful Sound
• Stay at Real NZ - Doubtful Sound - Overnight Cruise/Tour - 1 night

Day 14 - Queenstown

• You will be transferred back to Queenstown
Stay at The Glebe Apartments - Premium Motel/Apartment - 1 night

Day 15

• "Haere rā" Goodbye! After an amazing holiday, return your vehicle prior to your onward flight

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COST: $7,435 per person at today’s exchange rates
** Rate for 2026 high season

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