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A giant circular granite rock split in two sitting in bright turquoise water. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring / Photographer Unknown
Adventure

Caves, Craters and Coastal Wilds

Auckland

Queenstown

21 days, 20 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Start by venturing through the rare Waitomo’s glowworm caves, then, journey through Rotorua’s bubbling geothermal wonders and hike the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park. Search for elusive kiwis on the Kapiti Coast, then kayak past Split Apple Rock in Abel Tasman. Soar over whales in Kaikoura, stargaze in Tekapo, and spend a night deep in the untouched wilderness of Doubtful Sound, surrounded by towering cliffs and misty waters. Finish your adventure with an adrenaline-pumping jet boat ride in Queenstown, an epic finish to your New Zealand Adventure. 

Trip highlights & inclusions

21 days / 20 nights
20 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Auckland

Queenstown

Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
  • Auckland Sky Tower Admission
  • Hamilton Gardens Entry
  • The Black Labyrinth Subterranean Adventure

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Trip itinerary

Welcome to Auckland

Welcome to Auckland, known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland is New Zealand's vibrant "City of Sails," and the country's largest metropolitan area. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by native bush, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches, Auckland is a haven for both adventurers and urban explorers. Wander through world-class museums and galleries in the city centre or enjoy a peaceful retreat at the Auckland Gardens, where stunning landscapes showcase New Zealand's diverse flora. Stroll along the lively waterfront to savour fresh seafood and international cuisine at Viaduct restaurants. For an unforgettable perspective, ascend the iconic SkyTower, New Zealand's tallest structure, and take in panoramic views of the city and its picturesque islands.

A high-angle view of the Auckland city skyline featuring the iconic Sky Tower under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, with the Waitematā Harbour and suburban hills in the distance. Credit: SkyCity

Accommodation

Modern entrance of Grand Millennium hotel with glass walls, columns, plants, and red carpet driveway. Credit: Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland

Activities

Trip highlights

A high-angle view of the Auckland city skyline featuring the iconic Sky Tower under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, with the Waitematā Harbour and suburban hills in the distance. Credit: SkyCity

Auckland Sky Tower Admission

Indian Charbagh Garden with colorful flowers, white pavilion, and water canals on a clear day. Credit: Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Gardens Entry

Group of people in wetsuits and helmets floating in water inside a dark cave with glowing blue glowworms on the ceiling. Credit: Discover Waitomo Group

The Black Labyrinth Subterranean Adventure

Performers in traditional Maori dress doing a group dance inside a decorated meeting house. Credit: Te Puia

Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

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

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Lanterns hanging and glowing softly among tall redwood trees in a forest at night. Credit: Redwoods Treewalk

Redwoods Nightlights with Glowworms Fast Pass

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

Hikers posing at the snowy summit of a volcano overlooking a turquoise crater lake. Credit: Adrift Tongariro

Premium Half Day Tongariro Alpine Tour with Adrift

Boat landing on a pebble beach with passengers disembarking and green hills in the background at Kapiti Island. Credit: Kapiti Island Nature Tours

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour - Lunch Included

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 groups kayak in double canoes on calm sea near small islands, mountains in background. Credit: Waka Abel Tasman

Toka Ngawhā Guided Paddle

Two people ziplining over green hills with blue sky and coastline in the background. Credit: Ziplines New Zealand

Zipline & Native Forest Tour with EcoZip Kaikōura

An aerial view of a small Wings Over Whales plane flying over two sperm whales swimming at the surface of the deep blue ocean. Credit: Wings over Whales NZ

30 Minute Whale Watch Explorer with Wings over Whales Kaikoura

Observatory dome with red light under a starry sky and mountains by a lake at night. Credit: Dark Sky Project

Dark Sky Project Summit Experience

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

Sailboat sailing on calm fjord waters surrounded by tall mountains and sunlight. Credit: RealNZ

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, Aboard the Navigator

Red Shotover Jet boat speeding on river with passengers wearing life jackets amidst rocky shore and trees. Credit: Shotover Jet

Shotover Jet Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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