11 day New Zealand Southbound Explorer

This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

This 11 day tour allows you to experience the highlights of New Zealand. On the North Island, you’ll experience the unique Maori culture in Rotorua and the magic of Hobbiton. Then fly south for an exploration of the natural wonders of the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers, and Queenstown.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour via Hobbiton Movie Set with Bush and Beach

Included activity: Rotorua City to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: 11 day New Zealand Southbound Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 3: Explore Rotorua at leisure
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Fly Rotorua to Christchurch today
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 5: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 6: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 9: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 10: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 11: Depart Christchurch today