New Zealand
New Zealand consists of two main islands - the North Island and the South Island. The central North Island is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area. The massive Southern Alps form the backbone of the South Island. Explore both islands for a full and "awesome" geographical experience.

LAND OF FIRE & ICE

Geysers and glaciers, fjords and farmland, mountains and Maoris, we show you the incredible highlights of an incredible country.

Tour Highlights Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and Huka Falls • Whale Watching Boat Cruise or Swim with Dolphins • Tasman Glacier Walk • Fjord Cruise on Milford Sound • Skyline Gondola Ride at Queenstown

DAY 1/2 DEPART UK TO AUCKLAND
Early morning departure to Auckland and arrive in Auckland the next day, connect to Christchurch.

DAY 3 ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
After clearing customs and meeting your driver and tour guide we head over to the Antarctic Centre followed by a drive out to Banks Peninsula. This evening we go through the exciting days ahead itinerary.

DAY 4 CHRISTCHURCH - MOUNT COOK
Today we leave Christchurch and head inland to the famous Mount Cook region where we take a guided Tasman Glacier Walk. In the evening we spend the night beneath New Zealand’s highest mountain.

DAY 5 MOUNT COOK - TE ANAU
Today we view Mount Cook and Hooker Glacier today before traveling on to Te Anau. On route we stop and look at the Glentanner Sheep Station along the way.

DAY 6 TE ANAU – MILFORD SOUND – TE ANAU
Today we have a full day ahead with a scenic drive out to Milford followed by a Cruise through the magnificent Milford Sound.

DAY 7 TE ANAU - QUEENSTOWN
Welcome to the adventure capital of New Zealand. On arrival we will take the Skyline Gondola Ride up Bob’s peak to check out the incredible view of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Mountain Ranges. This afternoon is free to explore and shop around the capital.

DAY 8 QUEENSTOWN – FREE DAY
Today is free explore and shop around the city. Why not try Jet Boating, White Water Rafting, Horse Riding, Skydiving, Parapenting, Canyoning, Mountain Biking or River Surfing.

DAY 9 QUEENSTOWN TO FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Today we leave the capital of New Zealand behind and head to the rugged West Coast and Glacier country.

DAY 10 FRANZ JOSEF - NELSON
Start the day early with a guided glacier walk, and then travel up the west coast via Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) to Nelson.

DAY 11 NELSON – PICTON – WELLINGTON
An early start again with a spectacular ferry crossing from the South Island to the North Island through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. This afternoon you will have a chance to visit the Museum of New Zealand – TE PAPA.

DAY 12 WELLINGTON – MOUNT RUAPEHU
For those who are keen there is time this morning for another visit to Te Papa before we leave the city behind. Next we head to the central North Island’s volcanic region.

DAY 13 MOUNT RUAPEHU - ROTORUA
This morning we have a guided walk in Tongariro National Park before heading over to New Zealand’s most ‘active’ city Rotorua.

DAY 14 ROTORUA – ALL DAY
This will be an action packed day with a visit to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, followed by a visit to Rainbow Springs and the Buried Village. Tonight is a chance to taste traditional Maori hospitality with a Maori Hangi & Concert.

DAY 15 ROTORUA – WAITOMO CAVES - AUCKLAND
Today we head to Waitomo and take an underground caving tour before we make our way to Auckland Airport to catch the flight back to the UK.

DAY 16 ARRIVE LONDON
An early morning arrival in the UK from and overnight flight.

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