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Best of New Zealand Explorer (Superior) - 14 days

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From Christchurch to Auckland
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  • Fields of purple lupins beside the turquoise waters of a large alpine lake backed by snow-capped mountains.
  • Long line of walkers crossing a wide stony valley floor beneath steep glacier-carved mountains.
  • Harbor town nestled around a calm bay viewed from a high ridge with rolling hills beyond.
  • Ornate Victorian limestone building against a bright blue sky, showcasing detailed carved facades.
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  • Endless rows of lush green vineyards stretching toward distant mountains under a clear sky.
  • Turquoise river winding through a steep forested gorge with moss-covered rocks on the banks.
  • Sunset hues illuminate sharp peaks rising over calm reflective waters and golden marsh grasses in Milford Sound.
  • Golden sunlight striking rugged mountains reflected perfectly in a tranquil lake below scattered clouds.
  • Panoramic cityscape of Wellington with modern towers, green hills and a seaside sports field in the foreground.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet on arrival
    • Hotel transfer
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Mount Cook

    Christchurch to Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city sights tour
    • Lake Tekapo visit
    • Church of the Good Shepherd visit
    • Sheep Dog Statue viewing
    • Mount Cook scenery viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Aoraki / Mount Cook
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  3. Day 3

    Mount Cook to Dunedin

    Mount Cook to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waitaki River viewing
    • Oamaru visit
    • Dunedin city sights tour
    Landmarks
    Lake Benmore
    Waitaki River
    Oamaru
  4. Day 4

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Dunedin to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • High Tea in the Grand Ballroom
    • Castle gardens exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  5. Day 5

    Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound

    Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    • Bowen Falls viewing
    • Mitre Peak viewing
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw cruise
    • Walter Peak Station visit
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour
    • Singalong cruise return

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Heritage tour into scenic Skippers Canyon
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak Station
    Skippers Canyon
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit
    • West Coast travel
    • Fox Glacier viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lakes District Museum
    Haast Pass
    Fox Glacier
    Southern Alps
  8. Day 8

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine rail journey
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Canterbury Plains
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch to Wellington

    Christchurch to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura visit
    • Marlborough region travel
    • Interislander Ferry crossing
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Marlborough Sounds
    Cook Strait
    Picton
  10. Day 10

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa (National Museum) visit
    • Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition
    • Wellington city tour
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
  11. Day 11

    Wellington to Rotorua

    Wellington to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mount Ruapehu viewing
    • Mount Tongariro viewing
    • Lake Taupo visit
    • Huka Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Mount Ruapehu
    Mount Tongariro
    Lake Taupo
    Huka Falls
  12. Day 12

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with sweeping views over the region at Skyline Rotorua), Dinner (Traditional Maori Hangi)

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Rotorua gondola ride
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua
    • Luge ride
    • Agrodome experience
    • Te Puia visit
    • Mud pools viewing
    • Geysers viewing
    • Traditional Maori Hangi
    • Maori Concert
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
  13. Day 13

    Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton

    Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
    • Hobbit Holes viewing
    • The Mill viewing
    • Green Dragon Inn viewing
    • Hobbit Hole interior experience
    • Auckland orientation tour
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  14. Day 14

    Auckland

    Auckland

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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