The Journey
Auckland to Wanaka via Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Tekapo
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 for check-in and orientation.
Welcome dinner near the waterfront.
Auckland and Waiheke
Breakfast at the hotel, then take the ferry to Waiheke Island.
Visit a vineyard on Waiheke and take in the coastal scenery before returning to Auckland.
Dinner in central Auckland.
Rotorua
Breakfast, then transfer by road to Rotorua through the Waikato region.
Check in to the hotel and take a leisurely walk along Rotorua's lakefront.
Dinner featuring local specialties in Rotorua.
Rotorua geothermal and cultural day
Breakfast at the hotel, then visit a geothermal reserve to see geysers and thermal terraces.
Experience Māori culture with a traditional performance and storytelling.
A traditional hangi-style dinner.
Wellington
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Wellington.
Check in to the hotel, explore the waterfront, and visit Te Papa museum.
Dinner in central Wellington.
Christchurch
Breakfast and 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.
Lake Tekapo
Breakfast, then drive through the Canterbury countryside to Lake Tekapo.
Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and check in to your hotel by the lake.
Stargazing under Tekapo's dark skies.
Queenstown
Breakfast, then depart Tekapo for a scenic drive through Mackenzie Country.
Continue via Lindis Pass, arrive in Queenstown, and check in near the lakefront.
Dinner in central Queenstown.
Milford Sound
Early departure for Milford Sound with a scenic drive through Fiordland.
Cruise on Milford Sound, then return to Queenstown.
Relaxed dinner in Queenstown.
Adventure/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.
Central Otago wine and scenery
Take a scenic drive into Central Otago wine country with vineyard views.
Wine tasting at Central Otago vineyards, then return to Queenstown.
Dinner in Queenstown.
Wanaka
Breakfast, then drive to Wanaka via the scenic Crown Range road.
Explore Wanaka town centre, stroll the lakefront, and check in to your hotel.
Dinner in Wanaka.
Wanaka scenic day; return to Queenstown
Breakfast at the hotel, then Wanaka's lakefront and mountain views.
Depart for Queenstown via the Crown Range and check in on arrival.
Farewell dinner in Queenstown.
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, with free time until check-out.
Transfer to Queenstown Airport for your departure flight.
Onward journey home.
Where You'll Stay
13 nights across 8 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.
