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Aerial view of Queenstown and Frankton around a lake with mountains and partly cloudy sky Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring
Hobbiton & Lord of the Rings

Ultimate NZ Explorer

Auckland

Christchurch

17 days, 16 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $12,475 pp

Trip overview

This comprehensive tour takes in the stunning Bay of Islands, offering a chance to delve into New Zealand's rich history. Guests will immerse themselves in Māori culture at Tamaki Māori Village before stepping into the enchanting world of the Hobbiton Movie Set. The South Island reveals its dramatic beauty with explorations of glacial lakes, the iconic Milford Sound, and an exhilarating Dart River Safari jet boat tour. A classic steamship cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, complete with dinner, provides a touch of elegance, complemented by a delightful boutique wine tour and the breathtaking TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey.
 

Trip highlights & inclusions

17 days / 16 nights
15 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
  • Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach
  • Russell Mini Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

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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

Dusk view of the Grand Millennium Auckland hotel building adjacent to a brightly lit city street intersection. Credit: Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland

Activities

Trip highlights

An aerial high-angle view of multiple white yachts, catamarans, and leisure boats anchored on calm, shimmering turquoise waters in a bay with lush green islands in the distance under a bright sky. Credit: Unsplash

Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach

Waterfront scene with blooming trees, houses, sandy beach, and people near calm green water under blue sky. Credit: Explore Ltd

Russell Mini Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky. Credit: Explore Ltd

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Luxury yachts and powerboats moored in a calm marina basin, with the Auckland city skyline and Sky Tower rising behind under a blue sky. Credit: Mark Heider - Shutterstock

Paihia, Bay of Islands to Auckland with InterCity Coach

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

Seaplane taking off from calm water with island in distance on a sunny day. Credit: PB & DV Holdings Ltd T/A Volcanic Air

Mount Tarawera & Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer by Floatplane

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

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 Rotorua to Wellington

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

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

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

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

Glacier Explorers

Snow-covered Mount Cook reflected in a peaceful lake with grassy hills in foreground under clear blue sky. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi - Aoraki Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi

Rows of grapevines in a vineyard with mountains and blue sky in the background. Credit: Appellation Wine Tours

Appellation Boutique Wine Tour

Sinbad ferry boat docked at Milford Sound with mountains and clouds in the background. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Business Class - Includes Canapes

Group of people wearing life jackets on a blue jetboat in clear green river water with a guide. Credit: Dart River Safaris

Dart River Wilderness Jet

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

Paihia Central/Coach Stop to Paihia Accommodation

Paihia Accommodation to Paihia central/coach stop

Paihia Central/Coach Stop to Paihia Accommodation

Paihia Accommodation to Paihia central/coach stop

Rotorua CBD to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Private Transfer Wellington Airport to your Accommodation

Private Transfer Wellington Hotel to Airport

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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