Price pp from:

$12,475
Aerial view of Queenstown and Frankton around a lake with mountains and partly cloudy sky
Hobbiton & Lord of the Rings

Ultimate NZ Explorer

Auckland

Christchurch

17 days, 16 nights

Independent Coach Tours

From: $12,475 pp

Tour overview

This comprehensive tour takes in the stunning Bay of Islands, offering a chance to delve into New Zealand's rich history. Guests will immerse themselves in Māori culture at Tamaki Māori Village before stepping into the enchanting world of the Hobbiton Movie Set. The South Island reveals its dramatic beauty with explorations of glacial lakes, the iconic Milford Sound, and an exhilarating Dart River Safari jet boat tour. A classic steamship cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, complete with dinner, provides a touch of elegance, complemented by a delightful boutique wine tour and the breathtaking TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey.
 

Tour highlights & inclusions

17 days / 16 nights
15 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Auckland

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
  • Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach
  • Russell Mini Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

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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 entrance of Grand Millennium hotel with glass walls, columns, plants, and red carpet driveway.
Grand Millennium Auckland

Activities

Tour highlights

Bus driver helping woman with suitcase near green bus, man with backpack follows behind.

Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach

Waterfront scene with blooming trees, houses, sandy beach, and people near calm green water under blue sky.

Russell Mini Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky.

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Green and white InterCity bus on a curved rural road surrounded by trees and greenery.

Paihia, Bay of Islands to Auckland with InterCity Coach

Hobbit house with green round door, grass roof, flowers and a large tree on top in bright daylight.

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton with Bush and Beach

Seaplane taking off from calm water with island in distance on a sunny day.

Mount Tarawera & Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer by Floatplane

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting.

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

An airplane seen from directly below flying high in a bright blue sky scattered with fluffy white clouds.

Air New Zealand flight Rotorua to Wellington

A tour guide standing next to a person in a detailed dwarf movie costume.

Lord Of The Rings Half Day Private Tour

An airplane seen from directly below flying high in a bright blue sky scattered with fluffy white clouds.

Air New Zealand flight Wellington to Christchurch

Road through grassland valley with snow-capped mountains under a blue sky with clouds.

Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour - Lunch Included

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

Glacier Explorers

Snow-covered Mount Cook reflected in a peaceful lake with grassy hills in foreground under clear blue sky.

Aoraki-Mount Cook to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi

Rows of grapevines in a vineyard with mountains and blue sky in the background.

Appellation Boutique Wine Tour

Sinbad ferry boat docked at Milford Sound with mountains and clouds in the background.

Milford Sound Business Class - Includes Canapes

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

Dart River Wilderness Jet

Steamboat cruising on blue lake water with snowy mountains in the background on a clear day.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

White Glacier Shuttles & Charters bus with trailer parked by a lake with trees and hills in background.

Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

White Glacier Shuttles & Charters bus with trailer parked by a lake with trees and hills in background.

Glacier Valley Shuttle

Person walking on wooden swing bridge over bright blue river with green trees and sunny sky

Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

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

Paihia Central/Coach Stop to Paihia Accommodation

Paihia Accommodation to Paihia central/coach stop

Paihia Central/Coach Stop to Paihia Accommodation

Paihia Accommodation to Paihia central/coach stop

Rotorua CBD to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Private Transfer Wellington Airport to your Accommodation

Private Transfer Wellington Hotel to Airport

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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