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Māori performers in traditional dress perform a poi dance on a forest stage at night, with a carved wharenui and towering trees illuminated in the background.
Nature

Ultimate Explorer Tour of New Zealand

Auckland

Christchurch

31 days, 30 nights

Road Trips

From: $10,746 pp

Tour overview

This incredible tour has something for everyone, taking you from Cape Reinga, the tip of New Zealand, all the way south to the majestic Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. Your adventure kicks off in Auckland before heading north to the stunning Bay of Islands. From there, you'll gradually journey south, enjoying an amazing range of included activities along the way. North Island highlights include snorkelling in the Coromandel Peninsula, a scenic flight in the Bay of Islands, and a delightful wine tour in Hawke's Bay. In the South Island, prepare for plenty of adventure and incredible wildlife encounters, including penguins, whales, and seals, just a few of the unique creatures you'll get to meet.

Tour highlights & inclusions

31 days / 30 nights
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Cape Reinga Scenic Flight and Guided Tour
  • Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour
  • Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruise

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Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp
Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with balconies lit up in the evening under a clear blue sky.
Oaks Auckland Hotel

Activities

Tour highlights

Path leading to Cape Reinga Lighthouse on a cliff overlooking ocean under blue sky

Cape Reinga Scenic Flight and Guided Tour

People smiling and riding a green train on a curved track surrounded by trees and greenery.

Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour

Boat near rocky cliffs and clear turquoise water at Cathedral Cove on a sunny day.

Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruise

Family walking along a pathway with geothermal steam rising nearby in a green outdoor area.

Te Ra Daytime Experience at Te Puia

Two people ziplining over dense green forest wearing helmets and safety gear.

Original Ziplining Canopy Tour

Vineyard rows glowing under sunset with sun low in sky and blue clouds above

Hawkes Bay Half Day Wine Tour with Grape Escape

Nighttime close-up of a kiwi bird with a long beak and fluffy feathers in the dark.

Zealandia by Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Interislander ferry Kaitaki with a kayaker on the water in front of mountain landscape

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Tourists disembark from a white sightseeing boat onto a sandy beach with forested hills in Abel Tasman National Park.

Seals, Beach Cruise and Walk

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky.

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Gondola cable car over mountain with city and snow-capped peaks in the background under blue sky

Christchurch Gondola

Group of tourists in yellow boat touring near a blue glacier with rocky mountain background.

Glacier Explorers

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above.

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Group of people wearing life jackets on a blue jetboat in clear green river water with a guide.

Dart River Wilderness Jet

Group of people ice trekking with guide on Franz Josef Glacier snowy and icy terrain.

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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