Harbours, Heights and City Lights

Begin with the magic of Hobbiton before diving into the geothermal heart of Rotorua. Here, ancient tradition meets modern luxury as you witness explosive geysers and find sanctuary in a restorative soak at a world-class, culturally-inspired spa. In the capital, go behind the scenes of nature on a guided nocturnal quest through a lush eco-sanctuary to spot the elusive, iconic Kiwi in the wild.

Cross the Cook Strait and after a night in the wine-growing region of Marlborough you continue south to Kaikoura for high-flying ziplining and a whale-watching cruise, then onto Christchurch. From Christchurch, you cross the Canterbury Plains towards the Southern Alps and Aoraki-Mt Cook where you get close to icebergs on the Tasman Glacier Lake. The alpine resort of Queenstown is your final destination where you’ll enjoy the ultimate adventure a scenic flight to Milford Sound.