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 Islands 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.
Gear up for New Zealand’s North and South Islands with the ultimate island kick off. Start your tour of the South Pacific with three days in Fiji to soak up the fun and sun of the Coral Coast and the genuine warmth of the islanders.
Before heading home, make a stop in Sydney. With its sparkling harbor, trendy beaches, and happy, go-with-the-flow locals, nothing makes a splash quite like the city of Sydney. Cap off your tour of New Zealand with an extra three days in the “Harbour City” for some Aussie-fueled culture and fun.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Nadi, Fiji–Coral Coast
- Day 2
- Coral Coast
- Day 3
- Coral Coast
- Day 4
- Coral Coast–Nadi–Auckland, New Zealand
- Day 5
- Auckland–Bay Of Islands
- Day 6
- Bay Of Islands
- Day 7
- Bay Of Islands–Rotorua
- Day 8
- Rotorua
- Day 9
- Rotorua–Marton–Wellington
- Day 10
- Wellington
- Day 11
- Wellington–Christchurch
- Day 12
- Christchurch–Tranzalpine Train–Arthur’S Pass–Franz...
- Day 13
- Franz Josef
- Day 14
- Franz Josef–Queenstown
- Day 15
- Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound
- Day 16
- Queenstown
- Day 17
- Queenstown–Sydney, Australia
- Day 18
- Sydney
- Day 19
- Sydney
- Day 20
- Sydney
Countries (3): Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Travel Cities (11): Auckland, Blue Mountains, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Nadi, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Taupo, Wellington