Middle-earth Landscapes, Glacial Fjords, and Adventure Frontiers.
Arrive at Auckland Airport and transfer to your hotel in the “City of Sails.”
Visit the Sky Tower for a 360-degree orientation of the city, the sparkling Waitemata Harbour, and distant volcanic cones.
Enjoy a waterfront dinner at the Viaduct Harbour, a vibrant precinct filled with restaurants and yachts.
Take a 40-minute ferry ride to Waiheke Island, famous for its beautiful beaches and world-class olive groves.
Join a local tour to visit various artisan producers or simply relax on the white sands of Oneroa Beach.
Return to Auckland in the late afternoon to explore the historic Britomart precinct for shopping and dining.
Drive south to Matamata to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, featuring the iconic Hobbit Holes and the Green Dragon Inn.
Continue to Rotorua, the heart of New Zealand’s Maori culture and geothermal activity.
Visit Te Puia to see the Pōhutu Geyser and learn about traditional wood carving and weaving at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
Walk among the towering giants at the Redwoods Treewalk, experiencing the forest from suspended bridges.
Explore the bubbling mud pools and colorful mineral terraces of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
Take an evening flight from the North Island to Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island.
Board the TranzAlpine, often described as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, crossing the Canterbury Plains.
Journey through the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River toward Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Disembark to explore the mountain scenery before continuing by road toward the rugged West Coast.
Visit the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier regions, where massive rivers of ice descend into temperate rainforests.
Take a scenic helicopter flight with a snow landing for an up-close look at the Southern Alps (weather permitting).
Walk to the Lake Matheson viewpoint to see the famous “mirror” reflection of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
Drive through the Haast Pass, stopping at the Blue Pools and various roadside waterfalls along the way.
Arrive in the lakeside town of Wanaka and visit “#ThatWanakaTree,” the most photographed tree in the country.
Explore the lakefront or visit Puzzling World for a fun experience with its 3D Great Maze and optical illusion rooms.
Travel to Queenstown, stopping at the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown to see the restored Chinese Settlement.
Ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range.
Spend the evening in the bustling town center, perhaps trying the famous Fergburger or enjoying a lakefront stroll.
Embark on a full-day excursion to Milford Sound, traveling through the Homer Tunnel and the Eglinton Valley.
Board a cruise to sail the length of the fjord, passing Mitre Peak and sheer cliffs that drop into the dark waters.
Watch for fur seals, dolphins, and penguins as you cruise right under the spray of towering waterfalls like Stirling Falls.
Enjoy a final morning coffee by the lake or a brisk walk through the Queenstown Gardens.
Visit a local boutique or gallery to find authentic pounamu (greenstone) jewelry or Merino wool clothing.
Transfer to Queenstown International Airport for your departure flight home.
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