Discover the best of New Zealand on an unforgettable journey from Auckland to Christchurch.
Fly from Canberra to Auckland, then travel to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock before returning for an Auckland city tour. Continue to Hobbiton and Rotorua for the Skyline Gondola, Agrodome, Te Puia and a traditional Māori hāngī and concert. Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway past Huka Falls and Lake Taupō to Napier, then continue to Wellington and Te Papa’s Gallipoli exhibition. Cross the Marlborough Sounds to Picton and Blenheim, travel through Marlborough wine country and Kaikōura to Christchurch, and ride the TranzAlpine through Arthur’s Pass and the Southern Alps. Journey via Hokitika and Franz Josef to Queenstown, where you'll cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw, before continuing to Te Anau and cruising spectacular Milford Sound. Visit Dunedin, then follow the Waitaki River past Aoraki/Mt Cook to Twizel and Lake Tekapo and return to Christchurch.
Departs 08 April 2027
This exclusive group departure is offered in conjunction with Jamison Travel & Cruise, Queanbeyan City Travel & Cruise, Travel Makers and Weston Cruise & Travel.