A hiker in purple gear and a backpack explores a glowing blue ice cave and dramatic ridges on the surface of Fox Glacier.
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Fiords and Peaks Tour

Christchurch

Auckland

14 days, 13 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,524 pp

Tour overview

Your grand two-week New Zealand adventure begins in Christchurch, where you'll immediately join the world-famous TranzAlpine train for a spectacular crossing of the Southern Alps. The South Island continues to deliver with dramatic glacier country, leading you to the renowned beauty of Queenstown, a perfect base for your day trip on a fixed wing aircraft into the breathtaking fiords of Milford Sound. After exploring the towering peaks of Mount Cook, you’ll journey along the magnificent Pacific Coast highway to Kaikoura before sailing across the Cook Strait to the nation’s capital, Wellington. The North Island welcomes you with the steaming thermal parks and vibrant culture of Rotorua, offering an included visit to the Te Puia culture centre and a thrilling forest canopy tour. The final day’s drive includes a required stop at the magical Hobbiton Movie Set before your incredible self-drive concludes in the City of Sails, Auckland

Tour highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights

Christchurch

Auckland

Rental car included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
  • Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours
  • Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with Return Flight

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Price pp from

NZD $6,524

Kiwirail Operating on Certain Days

**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Exterior view of Terra Vive Luxury Suites with covered entrance, palm tree, and evening lights.
Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Activities

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Tour highlights

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

Group of hikers walking on rocks in a forested area during an eco tour.

Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Cruise boat sailing on calm fjord water near steep green cliffs.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with Return Flight

An aerial view of a yellow and black jet boat speeding through a shallow, turquoise braided river, leaving a white wake, surrounded by golden autumn trees and rugged mountains under a clear blue sky.

KJet Queenstown 1 hour Jet Boat Ride and Time Tripper Combo

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

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Group of tourists in yellow boat touring near a blue glacier with rocky mountain background.

Glacier Explorers

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky.

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Interislander ferry Kaitaki with a kayaker on the water in front of mountain landscape

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Family walking along a pathway with geothermal steam rising nearby in a green outdoor area.

Te Ra Daytime Experience at Te Puia

Two people ziplining over dense green forest wearing helmets and safety gear.

Original Ziplining Canopy Tour

Hobbit hole with a green round door, surrounded by flowers and a wooden bench outside.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station

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