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Colorful lupin flowers in front of snow-covered mountains under a bright blue sky.
Wildlife

Auckland to Christchurch Wonders of New Zealand

Auckland

Christchurch

19 days, 18 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, before venturing south to Waitomo and the world-famous glow worm caves. From here travel to Rotorua, enjoying adventure activities and Maori culture. Leaving the North Island, you will pass the capital of New Zealand, Wellington, renowned for its great craft beer, wind and the "beehive" government building. Once across the Cook Strait, you'll pass the rich wildlife of the Kaikoura coastline, the Canterbury Plains, southern lakes and glacial areas. There are plenty of adventures on your journey, and highlights might include a helicopter ride over the glacier, the TranzAlpine train or even a swim with the world's smallest wild dolphins.

Trip highlights & inclusions

19 days / 18 nights

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

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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.

White yachts and sailboats moored in a blue harbour with the Auckland cityscape and Sky Tower rising under a cloudy blue sky. Credit: Shutterstock - Jon Chica

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky. Credit: Adina Britomart Hotel Auckland
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Trip highlights

A view from inside the dark mouth of a cave looking out at an exit platform and jetty, where dramatic sunbeams slice through a lush, misty green forest canopy. Credit: Discover Waitomo Group

Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

Crowd of tourists watching an erupting geyser at Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland from wooden benches. Credit: Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting. Credit: Te Pa Tu

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

A tour guide standing next to a person in a detailed dwarf movie costume. Credit: Capital Personalised Tours

Lord Of The Rings Half Day Private Tour

Ferry sailing in harbor with city and hills in the background under a cloudy sky. Credit: Interislander

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky. Credit: Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

People on a cruise boat looking at dolphins swimming nearby in clear blue water with cliffs in the background. Credit: Black Cat Group 2007

Swimming with Dolphins Cruise with Black Cat

Group of tourists in yellow boat touring near a blue glacier with rocky mountain background. Credit: The Hermitage Hotel

Glacier Explorers

Helicopter flying over a snow-covered glacier with rugged mountain peaks in the background. Credit: The Helicopter Line

Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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