See New Zealand from Auckland to the Catlins over 17 unhurried days, combining iconic sights with places many standard routes overlook. Travel through the geothermal North Island, cross Cook Strait by ferry and follow the South Island through Kaikoura, Christchurch, the Mackenzie Basin, Queenstown and Milford Sound before continuing to Dunedin and the wildlife-rich Catlins coast. Included experiences range from Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia to Napier’s Art Deco district, Te Papa, a Milford Sound cruise and a private Catlins day tour. With accommodation, transfers and guided transport arranged, this journey suits travellers who want both islands covered properly—including the rewarding southern landscapes beyond Queenstown.
A Glimpse of Your Journey
- ◆Hobbiton Movie Set — full Signature Tour with banquet lunch included
- ◆Rotorua — Wai-O-Tapu, Waimangu, and a Māori cultural evening at Te Puia
- ◆Napier — Art Deco architecture explored by vintage car
- ◆Cook Strait ferry — three hours through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton
- ◆Milford Sound — fiord cruise with lunch, 12-hour day from Queenstown
- ◆The Catlins — private day tour through New Zealand's least-visited coastline
Itinerary & Route
Your arrival in Auckland is met with a private transfer to your hotel. The city sits on an isthmus between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours, a geography that becomes clear once you are moving through it. The volcanic cones dotting the city skyline are the remnants of 53 separate eruption points on a field that geologists consider dormant rather than extinct.
Auckland Waterfront — Viaduct Harbour and the Wynyard Quarter are within easy reach of central hotels. The ferry terminal connects to Devonport and Waiheke Island for those arriving early in the day.
Sky Tower — At 328 metres, the observation deck at 186 metres gives the clearest overhead view of Auckland's two-harbour layout. Entry own expense; the Orbit restaurant at the top completes one rotation per hour.
Your arrival in Auckland is met with a private transfer to your hotel. The city sits on an isthmus between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours, a geography that becomes clear once you are moving through it. The volcanic cones dotting the city skyline are the remnants of 53 separate eruption points on a field that geologists consider dormant rather than extinct.
Auckland Waterfront — Viaduct Harbour and the Wynyard Quarter are within easy reach of central hotels. The ferry terminal connects to Devonport and Waiheke Island for those arriving early in the day.
Sky Tower — At 328 metres, the observation deck at 186 metres gives the clearest overhead view of Auckland's two-harbour layout. Entry own expense; the Orbit restaurant at the top completes one rotation per hour.
What's Included
- hotel
Accommodation
16 nights’ accommodation
- restaurant
Meals
Hobbiton banquet, Te Puia buffet dinner and Milford Sound lunch
- airport_shuttle
Transport
Arrival/departure transfers, guided coaches, ferry and Coastal Pacific train
- tour
Guide
Guided city, nature and cultural experiences throughout
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Activities
Hobbiton, geothermal parks, Napier, Wellington, Kaikoura, Milford Sound and Catlins
Dates & Prices
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