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Lake with clear water reflecting snow-capped mountains and trees on a partly cloudy day.
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New Zealand Discovery Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

21 days, 20 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,706 pp

Trip overview

Start your adventure in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, then travel to Rotorua, the cultural heart and volcanic heritage site of the North Island. Explore the geothermal wonders, including bubbling pools, and immerse yourself in the rich Māori heritage. Continue to Wellington, the vibrant capital, before crossing the Cook Strait on the stunning Interislander Ferry. On the South Island, spot wildlife in the charming town of Kaikōura, visit the majestic Mt Cook, and experience the thrill of Queenstown, the adventure capital. Marvel at the towering waterfalls of Milford Sound, the dramatic glaciers of Franz Josef, and enjoy the scenic TranzAlpine train journey. 

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

21 days / 20 nights
1 lunch

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Auckland Sky Tower Admission
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Te Papa General Admission

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Price pp from

$6,706

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.

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 bedroom with large bed, bedside lamps, abstract artwork, and open door showing mirror in adjacent room. Credit: Adina Citylife Auckland
Adina CityLife Auckland

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

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

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

People gathered around a large display tank showing a preserved giant squid in a museum. Credit: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Te Papa General Admission

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

An image to represent the Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film Credit: 100% Pure New Zealand / Unknown

Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Two Skyline Queenstown gondola cabins travel along cables above a layer of low-lying clouds with the snow-dusted Remarkables in the background. Credit: Skyline Queenstown

Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

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

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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