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Bright blue sky with green verges, a curved sandy beach and the blue sea with a small boat in the centre Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring - Photographer Unknown
Wildlife

Northbound Adventure

Christchurch

Auckland

30 days, 29 nights

Road Trips

From: $11,153 pp

Trip 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.

Trip highlights & inclusions

30 days / 29 nights
2 lunches

Christchurch

Auckland

Motels
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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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 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. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Modern glass facade hotel building illuminated at night with trees and parked cars nearby. Credit: Quest on Cambridge
Quest on Cambridge

Activities

Trip highlights

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

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

Couple relaxing in hot tub in forest, one holding a drink. Credit: Waiho Hot Tubs

One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs

Five people hiking on rocky valley floor with mountains, clouds, and waterfalls in the background. Credit: Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Motor boat on lake with snow-covered mountains under clear blue sky. Credit: Eco Wanaka Adventures

Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk

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

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Several seals resting on the shore near water with hills in the background. Credit: Monarch Wildlife

Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour and Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

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

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Four kayakers paddling in clear turquoise water near a sandy beach and forested coastline. Credit: Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park

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 Credit: Interislander

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Gannets flying and resting with tourists and safari bus in background under blue sky Credit: Gannet Safaris Overland

Gannet Safaris

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

People smiling and riding a green train on a curved track surrounded by trees and greenery. Credit: Driving Creek Railway

Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour

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

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Lighthouse on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean with tourists around it on a clear day. Credit: Explore Ltd

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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