Summary
It’s true that sheep outnumber people in New Zealand six to one, but lucky for ewe, this untamed land also boasts an impressive number of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and stunning fiords. The North Island’s Bay of Plenty sets the stage for the abundance of spectacular sights you’ll see on both of New Zealand’s breathtaking islands. Rotorua’s shooting geysers are only surpassed by the South Island’s soaring Southern Alps, which you’ll reach from charming Christchurch by way of the scenic TranzAlpine train. Throughout your tour of New Zealand, you’ll have the opportunity to admire incredible views of the Franz Josef Glacier, warm your toes in natural hot springs, and partake in all of the fun that Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World,” has to offer. With so many ways to work up an appetite, you’ll appreciate a special barbecue on a local farm and dinner at a New Zealand family’s home. On this 14-day tour, you’ll discover the best of New Zealand from top to bottom.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Auckland, New Zealand
- Day 2
- Auckland–Bay Of Islands
- Day 3
- Bay Of Islands
- Day 4
- Bay Of Islands–Rotorua
- Day 5
- Rotorua
- Day 6
- Rotorua–Marton–Wellington
- Day 7
- Wellington
- Day 8
- Wellington–Christchurch
- Day 9
- Christchurch–Tranzalpine Train–Arthur’S Pass–Franz...
- Day 10
- Franz Josef
- Day 11
- Franz Josef–Queenstown
- Day 12
- Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound
- Day 13
- Queenstown
- Day 14
- Queenstown
Travel Cities (8): Auckland, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington