Day 1
Arrive in Christchurch
When you arrive in Christchurch you’ll be transferred to your hotel, then in the evening you’ll meet your tour guide and have a welcome reception and dinner with your tour group.
Overnight: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch
Day 2
Omarama
Today you’ll board your coach and take a look around Christchurch. Later on you’ll visit Lake Tekapo and Pukaki, before enjoying a trip to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Finally you’ll take in some of the scenery in Mount Cook National Park - a scenic highlight! Opt to take a scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting).
Overnight: Heritage Gateway, Omarama
Breakfast and dinner included
Day 3
Dunedin
On day three you’ll travel down to Dunedin for a tour of the city including the stunning Railway Station.
Overnight: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin
Breakfast included
Day 4
Dunedin - Invercargill
Today you'll head to Invercargill, known as the country music capital of New Zealand and a great sport for motorsport lovers.
Overnight: Kelvin Hotel
Breakfast included.
Day 5
Stewart Island
Today you will explore Stewart Island's rugged coastline, home to endemic flora and fauna including beautiful birds.
Overnight: Kelvin Hotel
Breakfast included.
Days 6-7
Invercargill - Queenstown
You’ll stay in Queenstown for two nights enjoying a multitude of activities including everything from wine touring, golf playing, 4WD excursion, exploring Queenstown or take a cruise acroos Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a gourmet BBQ dinner with entertainment. If you fancy something more adventurous try your hand at bungee jumping and skydiving or jet-skiing and windsurfing.
Overnight: Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Queenstown
Two breakfasts included
Day 8
Franz Josef
Today you’ll visit the gold mining town of Arrowtown and taste some lovely stone fruits at Cromwell. Afterwards you’ll head on to three beautiful lakes: Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka before sampling the stunning beauty of Haast Pass and the jaw-dropping Thunder Creek Falls before heading on to Franz Josef Glacier.
Overnight: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing)
Breakfast and dinner included
Day 9
Franz Josef/Punakaiki
You’ll start today with a viewing Franz Josef Glacier, either taking a hike or an optional flight to see the scenery from above. Afterwards you’ll visit Hokitika, home to the native greenstone before seeing the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki.
Overnight: Ocean View Retreat Punakaiki
Breakfast and dinner included
Days 10-11
Nelson
On day 10 you’ll drive through Buller Gorge and on to sunny Nelson. Here you’ll stay two nights to explore the city taking in the World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and browsing the range of craft shops and boutiques. On day 11 you can choose to visit Abel Tasman National Park or just relax in the city.
Overnight: The Rutherford Hotel
Two breakfasts included
Day 12-13
Wellington
On day 12 you’ll reach New Zealand’s capital Wellington, stopping off at Picton and cruising on the Queen Charlotte Sound along the way. Take a guided sightseeing tour before a look around Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Day 13 is a day at leisure where you could take a tour of Parliament, go on a Lord of the Rings movie tour or take a more relaxed approach to your day.
Overnight: Travelodge, Wellington
Two breakfasts, lunch on day 12 and dinner on day 13 included
Day 14
Napier
Today you will travel through the vineyard of the Wairarapa region and Hawke's Bay on the way to Napier. Your special packed lunch today won't only be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi child who may otherwise fo without, through the charity 'Eat My Lunch'. Upon arrival in Napier, take a walking tour of the Art Deco area of Napier upon arrival and learn the history of the city and understand how it was rebuilt after the famous earthquake of 1931.
Overnight: Scenic Hotel Te Panai, Napier
Breakfast included
Days 15-16
Rotorua
On day 15 you’ll travel past Lake Taupo and the Huka Falls before arriving in Rotorua. You will visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts institute - you'll see demonstrations of wood carvings and weaving, tour the geothermal valley and hear about its importance to the Maori people. In the evening you’ll enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert at the Tamaki Maori Village. Day 16 is a free day to epxlore Rotorua at lesiure.
Overnight: Sudima Lake Rotorua
Two breakfasts and dinner on day 15 included
Day 17
Auckland
Travel through the dairy-farming land of Waikato en route to Auckland.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
Breakfast included
Days 18-19
Bay of Islands
On day 18 you’ll depart Auckland and head along the stunning Hibiscus Coast. Stop off to walk among the Kauri trees in Parry Kauri Park and then carry on to Whangarei, New Zealand’s most northerly city. Later you’ll visit Paihia in the lovely Bay of Islands and then take a scenic cruise to Cape Brett to see the famous Hole in the Rock. Day 19 is free to explore the rest of the Bay of Islands. Perhaps go sailing or take a coach trip to Cape Reinga.
Overnight: Copthorne Resort Bay of Islands, Garden Room
Two breakfasts and dinner on day 18 included
Day 20
Auckland
Drive through the lush farmland scenery on your return to Auckland. Later on join your tour group for a celebratory farewell dinner.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express, Auckland
Breakfast and farewell dinner included
Day 21
Depart Auckland
Today, after breakfast you’ll transfer to Auckland airport for your flight home.
(Breakfast included)
