Journey south through New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch, blending cultural experiences, geothermal highlights and marine life with scenic drives and a Cook Strait ferry crossing.
  • Visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds, birthplace of New Zealand's historic accord.
  • Visit the world's largest kiwi conservation project near Rotorua.
  • Experience a traditional Maori performance and learn the Haka.
  • Explore Rotorua's geothermal landscapes, from hot springs to mud pools.
  • Witness the immense power of Huka Falls.
  • Sail the Cook Strait through the Marlborough Sounds' sunken river valleys.
  • Spot whales, dolphins and seals along the Kaikoura coast.
  • See Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral and the city's innovative rebuild.
Overnights include Bounty Motel (Paihia), Lylo (Auckland), Sudima Lake Rotorua, Lakeland Resort Taupo, Kings Ohakune by Mount Ruapehu, Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman and Sudima Kaikoura (or similar). Accommodation ranges from motels to hotels, including a heritage-listed building turned ski lodge, conveniently placed across the itinerary.