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Vibrant green waters of Lake Ngakoro surrounded by native forest cliffs at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Credit: Shutterstock - Kevin Wells Photography
Scenic Cruises

Best of Both Islands Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

14 days, 13 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $8,610 pp

Trip overview

Embark on an adventure from Auckland in the north, all the way south to Milford Sound. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the glow worm caves of Waitomo, experience rural life at Agrodome and explore the unique Maori culture at Te Puia and Tamaki Village. After crossing the Interislander ferry to Picton you’ll head south to Christchurch, then on to Mt Cook National Park where you’ll spend a night at the Hermitage Hotel. Continue south to Dunedin, Te Anau and Milford Sound. Spend 2 nights in Queenstown with a special dinner at Walter Peak before crossing over to the West Coast glaciers. The final leg of your journey takes you back to Christchurch on board the world-famous TranzAlpine scenic train.

Trip highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights
1 lunch

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
  • Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton with Bush and Beach
  • Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included
  • Rotorua to Wellington by InterCity Coach

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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

Activities

Trip highlights

Hobbit house with green round door, grass roof, flowers and a large tree on top in bright daylight. Credit: Bush and Beach 2013

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton with Bush and Beach

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 high-angle, sunny view of Oriental Bay in Wellington, New Zealand, featuring a golden sand beach, clear turquoise water with the Carter Fountain spraying into the air, and hillside houses under a clear blue sky. Credit: Wirestock Creators - Shutterstock

Rotorua to Wellington by InterCity Coach

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

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

A curved stone pathway next to a blue fountain pool with a black railing leads toward a historic stone Gothic Revival building under a blue sky. Credit: Jon Chica - Shutterstock

Picton to Christchurch by Intercity Coach

Road through grassland valley with snow-capped mountains under a blue sky with clouds. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi - Aoraki Mt Cook

Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour - Lunch Included

Historic Dunedin Railway Station with clock tower and neatly trimmed hedge garden under clear blue sky. Credit: Iconic Tours NZ

Mt Cook to Dunedin with Iconic

A Trips & Tramps tour guide points toward towering mountain peaks for a small group of hikers standing next to their tour van. Credit: Fiordland Trips & Tramps

Dunedin to Te Anau Transfer

Tour bus driving on road through grassy valley with mountains and cloudy sky Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau and returning to Queenstown - Lunch Included

Steamboat cruising on blue lake water with snowy mountains in the background on a clear day. Credit: Real Journeys

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Franz Josef Glacier flowing through mountain valley with river and green forest under blue sky Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

A bright, sunlit view of a steep, snow-covered mountain ridge with blue ice crevasses, set against a vibrant blue sky in the Southern Alps. Credit: Fine Tours Group

Glacier Valley Shuttle

Person walking on wooden swing bridge over bright blue river with green trees and sunny sky Credit: Hokitika Scenic Tours

Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

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 Rotorua Accommodation to Rotorua Intercity Depot (Xquizit)

Private Transfer Wellington Train/Bus Station to Accommodation

Private transfer Wellington Hotel to Interislander Ferry

Picton Ferry Terminal to Picton Accommodation

Picton Accommodation to Picton Coach Stop

Private transfer Lichfield St stop to your accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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