Snowy mountains reflecting in a clear lake with surrounding shrubs under a blue sky
Walking & Hiking

Auckland to Christchurch Hiking Exploration

Auckland

Christchurch

15 days, 14 nights

Road Trips

From: $9,159 pp

Tour 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.

Tour highlights & inclusions

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

Auckland

Christchurch

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

NZD $9,159

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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

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Accommodation

Hotel suite with king bed, red armchairs, flat-screen TV, and city view at sunset.
SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Activities

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Tour highlights

Adult and child holding hands hiking on rocky mountain trail near cable car under blue sky with clouds.

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.

Private Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Adrift

Man sitting in a boat lounge looking out a window at forest and water scenery.

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with Premium Plus Lounge

Two hikers with backpacks stand on a trail overlooking a river valley and tall mountains.

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.

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

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