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A stunning twilight reflection of snow-capped Aoraki / Mount Cook in the still, blue water of Hooker Lake, featuring small icebergs in the foreground and a deep purple sky. Credit: Mackenzie Tourism
Nature

Southbound Taster Tour

Auckland

Christchurch

12 days, 11 nights

Road Trips

From: $3,769 pp

Trip overview

Journey through the heart of New Zealand, discovering a diverse array of landscapes and scenery. From the rich Māori culture and vibrant cities of the North Island, you’ll cross the Cook Strait to explore the mountains, alpine lakes, and glaciers of the South Island. This tour offers the flexibility to add extra days if you have additional time to explore.

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

12 days / 11 nights

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 3 star
Rental car included
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

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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 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

Sudima Auckland hotel building with a modern checkered design and the Sky Tower nearby under a blue sky. Credit: Sudima Auckland City
Sudima Auckland City

Activities

Trip highlights

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

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

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

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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