New Zealand Adventure Tour (14 Day Tour)

Tour code : NZ1

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a fully guided group tour. On a number of legs public transport services are used.

Day 1 - New Zealand Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua (coach)
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo for a guided tour through the Glow Worm Cave.  Then travel to Rotorua for a stop at Rainbow Springs for an informative look at examples of New Zealand's native flora and fauna, including Tuatara and Kiwi. We finish the day with a tour of the Whakarewrewa Thermal Reserve before dropping you at your accommodation.

Day 2 - Rotorua
This is a free day for you to explore the many other attractions of Rotorua.

Day 3 - Rotorua – Taupo (coach)
Travel to the city of Taupo on the edge of New Zealand's largest lake. This day includes a tour of the Taupo area taking in the breathtaking Huka Falls and the Craters of the Moon thermal area before dropping at your accommodation.

Day 4 - Taupo – Mt Ruapehu (coach)
Free morning in Taupo before departing at 2pm for Mount Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park.

Day 5 - Mt Ruapehu – Wellington (coach & train)
Free morning to explore your surroundings and soak up the beauty of the area before being transfered to National Park Railway Station to catch the Overlander train to Wellington.

Day 6 - Wellington
Free day to explore New Zealand's capital city. Check the National Museum, Te Papa. Drop in on Parliment. Take a ride on the Kelburn cable car for fantastic views over the city and harbour.

Day 7 - Wellington – Picton
Today you have the choice of a 25 minute flight across Cook Strait with Sounds Air or a leisurely 3 hour ferry trip with the Interislander line. Both services offer breathtaking views of the Marlborough Sounds on the way to Picton.

Picton – Christchurch (train)
from Picton you join the Tranz Coastal train to Christchurch. Along the way travel down the rugged Kaikoura Coast, watch out for seals, and across the lush Canterbury farmland. Arrival in Christchurch is 7:30pm.

Day 8 - Christchurch
Free day to explore the Garden City. A visit to the Arts Centre is highly recommended with a vast array of crafts on sale. Take a tram ride around the city centre or visit the Art Museum. For young and old the Science Museum with its hands on exhibits is great fun. The Antarctic centre or the Air Force Museum also provide great outings.

Day 9 - Christchurch – Greymouth (train)
An early start as we transfer you from you accommodation to the Christchurch Railway Station to catch the world renowned Tranz Alpine train. Journey through the heart of the Southern Alps crossing high viaducts and winding through awe inspiring mountain scenery to the bush clad West Coast.

Day 10 - Greymouth – Franz Josef (coach)
Free afternoon at Franz Josef where you might like to take a tour to the Glacier.

Day 11 - Franz Josef – Queenstown (coach)
Continuing down the West Coast to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital.

Day 12 - Queenstown
Free day in Queenstown. Take a jet boat ride for a real thrill. Or relax in stately comfort on the Steamship Earnslaw for a leisurely cruise. Catch the gondola for the view of a lifetime.

Day 13 - Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown (coach)
Travel with the Barbeque Bus for a great day out to Milford Sound. Stop for lunch (provided) in the spectacular Hollyford Valley. On arrival in Milford you join a cruise that will leave you spellbound.

Day 14 - Queenstown – Christchurch (coach)
Free morning in Queenstown before joining Atomic Shuttles for the return to Chrictchurch.
Christchurch accommodation is included with transport. (no Meals included).