Day 1 | Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy time to relax before meeting your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Signature Experience • Welcome dinner in Christchurch
Meals • Dinner
Accommodation • Rydges Latimer Christchurch (2 nights)
Day 2 | Christchurch
Enjoy a relaxed morning before choosing from a range of included sightseeing experiences.
Freedom of Choice Experiences • Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
• Punting on the Avon River
• Christchurch City Guided Walking Tour with local tastings
Meals • Breakfast
Accommodation • Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Day 3 | Christchurch – Greymouth – Franz Josef/Waiau
Board the iconic TranzAlpine train for one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Travel through the Southern Alps before continuing to Franz Josef/Waiau in New Zealand's spectacular glacier region.
Signature Experience • TranzAlpine Rail Journey
Highlights • Southern Alps scenery
• Westland Tai Poutini National Park
• Franz Josef Glacier region
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 4 | Franz Josef/Waiau – Queenstown
Travel through the dramatic landscapes of Haast Pass, passing waterfalls, rivers and alpine scenery on the way to Queenstown.
Highlights • Haast Pass
• Southern Lakes region
Meals • Breakfast
Accommodation • Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights)
Day 5 | Queenstown
Enjoy a full day exploring New Zealand's adventure capital with a choice of included experiences.
Freedom of Choice Experiences • Lord of the Rings 4WD Safari
• Skippers Canyon Adventure
• Dart River Wilderness Jet Experience
• Central Otago Wine Tour
• Queenstown Highlights Tour
Meals • Breakfast
Accommodation • Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 6 | Queenstown – Milford Sound/Piopiotahi – Te Anau
Journey through Fiordland National Park and cruise the stunning waters of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, surrounded by waterfalls, towering peaks and native wildlife.
Signature Experience • Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Cruise
• Taste of Fiordland Dinner
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
Day 7 | Te Anau – Doubtful Sound/Patea Overnight Cruise
Travel to Manapouri and board your overnight cruise through the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound/Patea.
Signature Experience • Doubtful Sound/Patea Overnight Cruise
Highlights • Untouched rainforest
• Rugged fiords
• Fiordland wildlife
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Doubtful Sound/Patea Overnight Cruise
Day 8 | Doubtful Sound/Patea – Invercargill
Disembark your cruise and continue to Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city, known for its heritage architecture and relaxed pace.
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Distinction Invercargill Hotel (2 nights)
Day 9 | Invercargill
Enjoy a day tailored to your interests.
Freedom of Choice Experiences • Stewart Island Day Tour
• Bill Richardson Transport World & Classic Motorcycle Mecca Tour
• High Tea at The Langlands Hotel
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Day 10 | Invercargill – Dunedin
Travel to Dunedin, famous for its Scottish heritage and striking Victorian architecture.
Signature Experience • Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise
Highlights • Albatrosses
• Fur seals
• Penguins
• Sea lions
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Day 11 | Dunedin – Aoraki/Mount Cook
Journey through magnificent alpine scenery to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest peak.
Signature Experience • Stay at the iconic Hermitage Hotel
Highlights • Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
• Alpine landscapes
• Optional Tasman Glacier excursion
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Hermitage Hotel, Alpine View Room
Day 12 | Aoraki/Mount Cook – Christchurch
Return to Christchurch, stopping at the beautiful Lake Tekapo and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Highlights • Lake Tekapo
• Church of the Good Shepherd
Meals • Breakfast
Accommodation • Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Day 13 | Christchurch – Picton – Wellington
Travel aboard the Coastal Pacific train to Picton, then cruise across Cook Strait aboard the Interislander ferry to Wellington.
Signature Experiences • Coastal Pacific Rail Journey
• Interislander Ferry Crossing
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • InterContinental Wellington (2 nights)
Day 14 | Wellington
Explore New Zealand's capital with a choice of sightseeing experiences.
Freedom of Choice Experiences • Wētā Workshop Tour
• Te Papa Museum Experience
• Seal Coast Safari
• Garage Project Wild Workshop Beer Tasting
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • InterContinental Wellington
Day 15 | Wellington – Rotorua
Travel north to Rotorua, stopping at Lake Taupō and the impressive Huka Falls along the way.
Highlights • Lake Taupō
• Huka Falls
Meals • Breakfast
Accommodation • Millennium Rotorua (2 nights)
Day 16 | Rotorua
Experience Rotorua's geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture.
Freedom of Choice Experiences • Rotorua Icons Tour
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
• Geothermal Explorer Tour
• Wai Ariki Hot Springs Experience
Signature Experience • Te Pā Tū Māori Cultural Experience and Dinner
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Millennium Rotorua
Day 17 | Rotorua – Hamilton – Auckland
Travel to Hamilton and explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens before continuing to Auckland.
Signature Experience • Guided Hamilton Gardens Visit with Lunch
Highlights • Award-winning themed gardens
• Auckland Harbour City
Meals • Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation • Cordis Auckland (2 nights)
Day 18 | Auckland
Enjoy your final full day with a choice of included experiences before a memorable farewell dinner.
Freedom of Choice Experiences • Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise
• All Blacks Experience
• Wētā Workshop Unleashed
• Auckland Zoo Experience
• Bush and Beach Wilderness Adventure
Meals • Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation • Cordis Auckland
Day 19 | Depart Auckland
After breakfast, transfer to Auckland Airport for your onward journey.
Meals • Breakfast
