Seas to Summits Tour

This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Begin your journey in Auckland, New Zealand’s vibrant “City of Sails,” where stunning harbour views set the tone for an unforgettable adventure. Travel south through the North Island’s rich cultural heartlands, immersing yourself in Māori traditions and exploring the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Cross the Cook Strait aboard the Interislander Ferry, arriving in the South Island to experience the dramatic landscapes that define this island nation. Wander through Marlborough’s renowned wine region, encounter majestic whales off the Kaikōura coast, and soak in the alpine grandeur of Aoraki - Mount Cook. Discover the adventure hub of Queenstown with its stunning lakes and mountain vistas, then cruise the breathtaking fiords of Piopiotahi - Milford Sound. Conclude your journey aboard the legendary TranzAlpine Train, traversing lush rainforests and soaring alpine ranges back to Christchurch. This thoughtfully crafted itinerary offers a harmonious blend of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and luxurious comfort, making for an extraordinary New Zealand escape.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with Return Flight

Included activity: Wine Sampler Tour with Altitude Tours

Included activity: Flying Fox Glacier Helihike with Fox Glacier Guiding

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobbiton

Included activity: Behind The Scenes Exclusive Tour with National Kiwi Hatchery

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Ocean Safari Whale Watching Flight with South Pacific Helicopters

Included activity: Great Journeys Coastal Pacific Train: Kaikoura to Christchurch Scenic Plus

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Included activity: Big Sky Stargazing

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Seas to Summits Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Drive south through Waikato farmland on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Regent of Rotorua

Day 3: Meet the famous Kiwi bird and indulge in Maori Culture later in the evening
Accommodation: Regent of Rotorua

Day 4: Today is filled with fantastic scenery on your drive to Wellington, and the option to meet some nocturnal natives
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 5: Cross the Cook Strait today cruising through the Marlborough Sounds to meet the Coastal Pacific train
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 6: Enjoy the birds eye view of the local whales that call Kaikoura home
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 7: Board the Coastal Pacific again and enjoy views of the Waipara region before arriving in Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 8: Collect your car and enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 9: Follow the Lindis Pass and through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

Day 10: Enjoy the scenes as you fly into the awing Piopiotahi, Milford Sound
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

Day 11: Spend the day exploring the regions award winning wineries
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

Day 12: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Te Weheka Resort

Day 13: Drive north along the West Coast and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 14: Depart Christchurch