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Best of New Zealand Explorer - 14 days (Superior)

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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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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with pre-dinner drink)
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city sights tour
    • Visit Lake Tekapo with Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheep Dog Statue
    • View Aoraki/Mt Cook

    Optional Activities

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

    Mount Cook - Oamaru - Dunedin

    Mount Cook - Oamaru - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View Lake Benmore
    • Follow Waitaki River to Oamaru
    • Dunedin city sights tour
    Landmarks
    Lake Benmore
    Waitaki River
    Oamaru
  5. Day 4

    Dunedin - Larnach Castle - Te Anau

    Dunedin - Larnach Castle - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • High Tea in the Grand Ballroom
    • Explore castle gardens (Garden of International Significance)

    Optional Activities

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

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise with views of Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
    • Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour
    • Return cruise with piano singalong

    Optional Activities

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

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Franz Josef

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit in Arrowtown

    Optional Activities

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

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit in Hokitika
    • TranzAlpine rail journey from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
  10. Day 9

    Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington

    Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel along east coast to Kaikoura
    • Travel through Marlborough region
    • Interislander Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Marlborough
    Picton
    Marlborough Sounds
    Cook Strait
  11. Day 10

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Wellington - Lake Taupo - Rotorua

    Wellington - Lake Taupo - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Views of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro
    • Huka Falls visit
    • Travel along Thermal Explorer Highway to Rotorua
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Mount Ruapehu
    Mount Tongariro
    Huka Falls
  13. Day 12

    Rotorua

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

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Rotorua gondola ride
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua with regional views
    • Luge ride
    • Agrodome experience
    • Te Puia visit with geothermal features
    • Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
  14. Day 13

    Rotorua - Hobbiton - Auckland

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

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour (12-acre site)
    • Visit Hobbit Holes and Green Dragon Inn
    • Enter authentic Hobbit Hole interior
    • Auckland orientation tour
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  15. Day 14

    Auckland

    Auckland

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