The Journey
Both islands in depth, from geothermal Rotorua to the Franz Josef Glacier
What's Included
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Arrive Auckland
Arrive in Auckland and meet your airport representative.
Transfer to the hotel, check in and attend an orientation.
Welcome dinner near the waterfront.
Auckland city and harbour
Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the Sky Tower and explore Britomart precinct.
Take a harbour cruise or walk along the waterfront, then visit Mount Eden, with time at leisure.
Dinner in central Auckland.
Transfer to Rotorua; geothermal attractions
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer by road to Rotorua through Waikato.
Visit a geothermal attraction with bubbling mud pools and geysers, then check in to the hotel.
Dinner featuring local specialties in Rotorua.
Māori cultural experience
Breakfast at the hotel, then visit a geothermal reserve to see geysers and thermal terraces.
Experience Māori culture with a traditional performance and storytelling.
Traditional hangi-style dinner.
Fly to Wellington; waterfront and Te Papa
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Wellington.
Check in to the hotel, explore the Wellington waterfront and visit Te Papa museum.
Dinner in central Wellington.
Fly to Christchurch; city and gardens
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch.
Check in to the hotel, explore Christchurch city centre and stroll the Botanic Gardens.
Dinner in central Christchurch.
Fly/transfer to Queenstown
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport and fly to Queenstown.
Check in near the lakefront, stroll the promenade and take the Skyline Gondola ride.
Dinner in central Queenstown.
Milford Sound
Early departure for Milford Sound, with a scenic drive through Fiordland.
Cruise on Milford Sound, then return drive to Queenstown.
Relaxed dinner in Queenstown.
Queenstown free day
Free time for optional activities such as bungy, jet boating or hiking.
Leisure time in Queenstown for shopping or a spa visit.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Drive to Franz Josef via scenic West Coast
Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for the West Coast via Haast Pass.
See rainforest and coastline views, arrive in Franz Josef and check in to the hotel.
Dinner in Franz Josef village.
Glacier experience; return toward Queenstown
Take a Franz Josef Glacier valley walk or scenic flight for glacier views.
Depart for Queenstown with a scenic drive via Haast Pass and Wanaka.
Farewell dinner in Queenstown.
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then free time until check-out.
Transfer to Queenstown Airport for your departure flight.
Onward journey home.
Where You'll Stay
11 nights across 7 cities.
Your stay is confirmed at the time of booking. In the rare event a hotel can’t accommodate your dates, we’ll arrange a comparable property of the same star rating in a similar location, and let you know before you travel.
