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A close-up view of the vibrant orange mineral edge and turquoise steaming water of the Champagne Pool, with a wooden boardwalk and visitors in the background. Credit: Rotorua NZ - Media Library
Nature

Northbound Explorer Christchurch to Auckland

Christchurch

Auckland

21 days, 20 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,755 pp

Trip overview

Starting in Christchurch this 3-week tour takes you around New Zealand's South Island before heading north to immerse yourself in the Maori culture. First, you'll visit the Mt Cook National Park, the Southern Lakes, cruise Milford Sound and meander up the dynamic west coast. Once you cross the Cook Strait you'll spend time in the quirky capital, journey the central plateau to the cultural centre, Rotorua. Highlights for many include a ride on the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Railway and perhaps catching a glimpse of a whale off the Kaikoura coast.

Trip highlights & inclusions

21 days / 20 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Auckland

Motels
Rental car included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
  • One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs
  • Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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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 bedroom with a large bed, white linens, red accents, bedside lamps, and a window with brown curtains. Credit: Bella Vista Christchurch
Bella Vista Christchurch

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

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

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

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

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station

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

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