New Zealand Explorer

18 nights from $8750

18 nights

New Zealand Explorer

Journey from Auckland to Christchurch, crossing Cook Strait and discovering Abel Tasman’s beaches, art deco Napier, Hawke’s Bay wines, glaciers, wildlife, and a majestic Doubtful Sound cruise.

$9310 pp
$8750 pp excluding flights $486 per night
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From Auckland to Christchurch, this immersive itinerary pairs iconic landscapes with cultural encounters, coastal walks and unforgettable cruises.
  • Sail Doubtful Sound’s towering fjords in Fiordland National Park.
  • Explore Abel Tasman’s golden beaches and forest trails by boat and foot.
  • Visit the Hobbiton movie set amid Matamata’s rolling hills.
  • Witness geothermal wonders at Wai-o-tapu and the thundering Huka Falls.
  • Walk Napier’s art deco streets and taste wines in Hawke’s Bay.
  • Experience Maori culture in Murupara, carvings, haka, and hangi traditions.
  • Discover Franz Josef and Fox Glacier valleys amid native bush.
  • See glowworms on a boat tour through Te Anau’s limestone caves.
Stay in well-located hotels and lodges across New Zealand, including Copthorne Hotel Auckland City, Lakes Lodge Wilderness Retreat – Okataina Rotorua, Quality Inn, Bay Plaza Hotel, The Beachcomber, Beachfront Hotel, Wanaka Hotel, Kingsgate Te Anau, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin, Distincton Mackenzie Country Hotel, and Bealey Quarter (all or similar).
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