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Field of yellow wildflowers with waterfalls and a glacier on rocky mountains in the background under clear sky.
Walking & Hiking

Auckland to Christchurch Extended Hiking Explorer Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

18 days, 17 nights

Road Trips

From: $10,182 pp

Trip overview

Explore Tongariro National Parks famous Tongariro Crossing day hike, considered one of the finest day walks in the world. Then journey by scenic train and ferry south to the capital city of Wellington, then south to Christchurch.  From Christchurch you drive to Mt Cook National Park to self explore the many tracks and trails before heading deeper south and into the Southern Lakes region. From here you take the 3 day/2 night guided walk on the famous Routeburn Track. Returning to Queenstown you take the short drive to Wanaka and time to self explore the wonderful tracks of Mt. Aspiring National Park before continuing north to the glacier region.  Take to the air with a twin glacier scenic flight before returning to Christchurch on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

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

18 days / 17 nights
17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
  • The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Auckland to National Park
  • Private Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Adrift
  • The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: National Park to Wellington

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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.

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

Northern Explorer train crossing Hapuawhenua Viaduct over green forested landscape. Credit: Kiwi Rail

The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Auckland to National Park

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

Northern Explorer train traveling on railway track through green farmland near Rangitikei Viaduct with hills behind. Credit: Kiwi Rail

The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: National Park to Wellington

An airplane seen from directly below flying high in a bright blue sky scattered with fluffy white clouds. Credit: Photo by Philip Myrtorp on Unsplash

Air New Zealand flight Wellington to Christchurch

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

Two hikers view a glacier and mountain surrounded by forest on a sunny day. Credit: Eco Wanaka Adventures

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

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

Private Transfer Auckland accommodation to Auckland Train Station

Private Transfer Wellington Train/Bus Station to Accommodation

Private Transfer Wellington Hotel to Airport

Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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