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Traditional carved waka boat on calm water with hills and cloudy sky in the background Credit: Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Nature

Grand New Zealand

Auckland

Christchurch

23 days, 22 nights

Road Trips

From: $7,980 pp

Trip overview

Explore the best of New Zealand, from Auckland’s vibrant cityscape and the tropical Bay of Islands to the cultural highlights of Rotorua and Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait to Marlborough’s stunning landscapes, encounter Kaikōura’s wildlife, and journey through the majestic Southern Alps to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Highlights include the breathtaking Milford Sound, the adventure capital of Queenstown, the West Coast Glaciers, and a scenic return to Christchurch on the world-famous TranzAlpine Train. A journey of natural beauty and cultural wonders!

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Trip highlights & inclusions

23 days / 22 nights
1 lunch

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds Guided Tour and Cultural Performance
  • Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included
  • Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

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Price pp from

$7,980

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

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.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

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

Maori performers in traditional clothing and tattoos dancing at Waitangi Treaty Grounds Credit: Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Guided Tour and Cultural Performance

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

Hands polishing a green jade piece with a swirl pattern using a wet grinding machine. Credit: Mountain Jade

Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

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

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky. Credit: Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

A white cruise boat sails on calm fjord water with towering green mountains and snow-capped peaks in the background. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau including lunch

Yellow boat on a lake with sandy beach, forest, and mountains under blue sky. Credit: Fiordland Jet

Pure Wilderness Jet Boat

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

Four people riding red ATVs across a rocky riverbed with snowy mountains and glacier behind. Credit: Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

Off-Road Quad Bike Adventure

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

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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