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Snowy mountains reflecting in a clear lake with surrounding shrubs under a blue sky Credit: Fine Tours Group - photographer unknown
Walking & Hiking

Auckland to Christchurch Hiking Exploration

Auckland

Christchurch

15 days, 14 nights

Road Trips

From: $9,181 pp

Trip overview

Experience the world-renowned Tongariro Crossing, one of the finest day hikes on the planet. From there, travel south, cross the Cook Strait, and journey along the scenic Pacific Coast to Kaikōura and on to Christchurch. Continue to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park before heading further south into the breathtaking Southern Lakes region. Here, enjoy a fully guided 3-day / 2-night walk on the iconic Routeburn Track. After returning to Queenstown, venture north to explore the glacier region, then conclude your journey with a spectacular ride aboard the TranzAlpine Scenic Train back to Christchurch.

The rates displayed for this tour are based on a per person occupancy in the Routeburn Multishare Rooms. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are in rooms with up to 6 pax on the Milford Track. For double, twin or single room occupancy, kindly contact our sales consultants.

Trip highlights & inclusions

15 days / 14 nights
14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
  • Sky Waka Gondola Return Sightseeing Trip
  • Private Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Adrift
  • Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with Premium Plus Lounge

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Price pp from

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Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

You will be met at the Auckland airport by your private driver and be transferred to your Auckland accommodation.

View from an airplane window of an airplane wing flying over green hills with wind turbines and the ocean. Credit: Photo by James Coleman on Unsplash

Accommodation

Sudima Auckland hotel building with a modern checkered design and the Sky Tower nearby under a blue sky. Credit: Sudima Auckland City
Sudima Auckland City

Activities

Trip highlights

Adult and child holding hands hiking on rocky mountain trail near cable car under blue sky with clouds. Credit: Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited

Sky Waka Gondola Return Sightseeing Trip

A smiling group of seven hikers in blue helmets and sunglasses posing on a snowy mountainside with rocky peaks in the background. Credit: Adrift Tongariro

Private Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Adrift

Ferry named Kaitaki sailing through a bay with cliffs and green hills in the background. Credit: Interislander

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with Premium Plus Lounge

Two hikers with backpacks stand on a trail overlooking a river valley and tall mountains. Credit: Ultimate Hikes

Routeburn Track 3 days/2 nights Guided Walk

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset. Credit: Kiwi Rail

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Private Transfer Queenstown Domestic Airport to Accommodation (LSQ)

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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