New Zealand North and South Islands Tour
This nineteen-day small group New Zealand discovery holiday takes you to see the best of this scenic country, including Doubtful Sound bay, the glaciers of Tai Poutini National Park and the cities of Auckland and Wellington.
Combining the best of New Zealand’s North and South islands, explore the land of giants and discover jaw-dropping scenery and dramatic landscapes around every corner. Sailing through mist-shrouded fjords, hiking in spectacular glacial valleys and spotting coastal wildlife, explore the very southern tip of the country, discovering a little bit of magic at the other side of the world.
- Doubtful Sound – Cruise through the towering fjords of this UNESCO Heritage Site, quieter and more rugged than its famous neighbour, Milford Sound
- Abel Tasman – Discover the sparkling blue waters and golden coastline of this beautiful national park, by boat and on foot
- Hawke’s Bay – Sample authentic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in this famous wine-making region
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
16 Nights comfortable hotel
2 Nights comfortable lodge
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader / Driver
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 18
Lunch: 1
Dinner: 1
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Auckland
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Auckland; visit Hobbiton and drive to the Bay of Plenty
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Free day on the coast; take a boat trip to a protected wildlife colony or visit the Wai-O-Tapu geothermal pools. Evening Maori banquet
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4 Drive to Gisborne through the Waioeka Gorge
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Drive to Napier; visit Hawke's Bay vineyard
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Free time in Napier; drive to Wellington
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Free day to the Capital
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Ferry across the Cook Strait to Picton; drive to Nelson
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 The Abel Tasman National Park by boat and on foot
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Scenic drive on the Great Coast Road to Hokitika
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Visit Franz Josef Glacier en route to Fox Glacier
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Fox Glacier then travel to Wanaka
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Free day in Wanaka
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Visit Queenstown and see glowworms en route to Te Anau
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 15 Take a cruise on the magnificent Doubtful Sound
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 16 Drive to Dunedin; afternoon wildlife cruise to see albatross
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 17 Drive to Mackenzie Country via the Moeraki Boulders
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 18 Drive to Christchurch
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 19 Trip ends in Christchurch
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Christchurch.
