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Wildlife

Northbound Adventure

Christchurch

Auckland

30 days, 29 nights

Road Trips

From: $11,153 pp

Tour overview

A 30 day tour visiting all major regions on both the North and South Islands. A relaxed pace allows time to immerse yourself into the local atmosphere. The tour includes a great range of activities such as wildlife tours to view seals, albatross, penguins and bird life plus must see destinations such as Milford Sound. An afternoon wine tour in Marlborough, a Maori cultural evening and dinner plus much more make this comprehensive itinerary a great option.

Tour highlights & inclusions

30 days / 29 nights
2 lunches

Christchurch

Auckland

Rental car included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
  • One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs
  • Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

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Price pp from

NZD $11,153

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.

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Accommodation

Modern glass facade hotel building illuminated at night with trees and parked cars nearby.
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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

Couple relaxing in hot tub in forest, one holding a drink.

One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs

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

Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Motor boat on lake with snow-covered mountains under clear blue sky.

Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk

Group of people wearing life jackets on a blue jetboat in clear green river water with a guide.

Dart River Wilderness Jet

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above.

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Several seals resting on the shore near water with hills in the background.

Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour and Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

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

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Four kayakers paddling in clear turquoise water near a sandy beach and forested coastline.

Beaches, Bays and Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Trip with Wilsons - Lunch Included

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

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Gannets flying and resting with tourists and safari bus in background under blue sky

Gannet Safaris

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting.

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

People smiling and riding a green train on a curved track surrounded by trees and greenery.

Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky.

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Lighthouse on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean with tourists around it on a clear day.

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers - Lunch Included

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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