Northbound Adventure

This 30 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Auckland.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour and Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikōura

Included activity: Beaches, Bays and Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Trip with Wilsons - Lunch Included

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Included activity: One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Gannet Safaris

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

Included activity: Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands - Lunch Included

Included activity: Franz Josef Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Included activity: Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk with Eco Wanaka

Included activity: Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

2 lunches, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Northbound Adventure

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 2: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Explore the beauty of the Franz Josef region on an informative tour
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive before arriving in Wanaka
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 5: Cross the Crown Range over to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Dart River Wilderness Safari will take you deep into Mt Aspiring National Park
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 7: Travel to Te Anau today, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 8: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your Fiordland cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 9: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 10: Monarch Cruises full day wildlife tour
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 11: Leaving Dunedin, you'll head towards Aoraki Mt Cook for a night in the mountains
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 12: Enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and Canterbury
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 13: Drive north to Kaikoura where you'll be taken out to sea for a spot of whale watching
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 14: Drive through the coastal road before reaching the vineyards surrounding Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 15: Follow Queen Charlotte Sound to Havelock then through Nelson towards Tasman Bay
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 16: Kayak the aqua blue waters of Abel Tasman National Park and walk the gentle coastal tracks
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 17: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds before crossing the Cook Straight
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 18: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 19: Over the Rimutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa then north to the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 20: Gannet Safari Tour then time to explore Napier and Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 21: Travel via the great Lake Taupo to Rotorua where this evening you'll experience a Maori cultural performance and dinner
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 22: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 23: Travel along the Bay of Plenty to the Coromandel Peninsula's white sandy beaches
Accommodation: Coromandel Court Motel

Day 24: Descend along the Firth of Thames, looking out over the Hauraki Plains
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 25: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the balmy Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 26: Bay of Islands cruise then time to explore
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 27: Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga day tour
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 28: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 29: Explore the 'City of Sails' or take a trip to the wine regions of Kumeu or Waiheke Island
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 30: Depart Auckland today