The Grand Aotearoa Alpine and Coastal Odyssey

Kick-start your New Zealand adventure in the vibrant 'City of Sails', Auckland, before heading north to the subtropical cradle of the nation, Paihia. Here, you will stand on the hallowed grounds of Waitangi, immersing yourself in the profound history that shaped New Zealand. Your journey then pivots south to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Prepare for an adrenaline surge as you take to the skies for a spectacular Mt Tarawera flyover, witnessing the massive volcanic rift from above, before descending to earth to soothe your soul in bubbling mud baths and explore hissing vents and technicolour silica terraces.

After catching the ferry to the South Island, you'll venture into the heart of the Southern Alps at Aoraki-Mt Cook to weave through icebergs on the Glacier Explorer. The excitement continues in Queenstown with a nostalgic cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm and a day of total freedom to explore at your own pace. Your final leg takes you through the rugged, rainforest-clad West Coast for an unforgettable Franz Josef Heli-hike, landing on ancient blue ice for a guided trek. To wrap up this epic journey, board the world-renowned TranzAlpine train in Greymouth, winding through deep gorges and over the patchwork Canterbury Plains back to Christchurch.

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.