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.
  • Visit the Hobbiton movie set at Matamata.
  • Experience Maori culture in Murupara, including haka, hangi and carvings.
  • Discover Wai-o-tapu’s geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools.
  • Taste Hawke’s Bay wines and explore Napier’s art deco architecture.
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park by water taxi and coastal trails.
  • See Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers on valley walks.
  • Explore Te Anau glowworm caves by boat through waterfalls and grotto.
  • Cruise Doubtful Sound, watching for dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
Stay at Copthorne Hotel Auckland City; Lakes Lodge Wilderness Retreat; Quality Inn; West Plaza Hotel; The Hotel, Nelson; Jade Court Motel; Heartland Hotel; Wanaka Hotel; Kingsgate Te Anau; Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin; Distincton Mackenzie Country Hotel; and Bealey Quarter throughout the journey across New Zealand.