Price pp from:

$13,750
Shovel in sand on beach with sunrise, waves, and rocks nearby.

Pure Discoveries Kowhai Tour

Auckland

Queenstown

19 days, 18 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $13,750 pp

Tour overview

Explore the wide sandy beaches of the Coromandel coastline; dip your toes in the azure blue waters of Abel Tasman National Park; and journey deep into Fiordland National Park to cruise on the iconic Milford Sound - one of our all-time ‘must do’ experiences on a trip to the South Island. 

* This itinerary reflects tours departing between October 2025 – April 2026. While the journeys are very similar, each season has a few unique inclusions and updates, so contact our friendly Travel Specialists for details of the October 2026 – April 2027 itinerary. *


Tour highlights & inclusions

19 days / 18 nights
18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Auckland

Queenstown

Hotel 4 star

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Price pp from

NZD $13,750

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

Pure Discoveries 19 day Kowhai Tour

Get ready for a comprehensive tour that delivers an unforgettable blend of coastal beauty and dramatic inland scenery. 
Kowhai, the name explained: the Kowhai is one of the best-known native trees in New Zealand and it’s our unofficial national flower. Named after a Māori word meaning yellow, the iconic and brilliant yellow flowers stand out among the forest greenery in early spring. 
This tour promises an enriching and in-depth discovery of Aotearoa and captures the highlights of the country's two main islands.

Auckland waterfront at night with boats docked and city lights reflecting on water.

Accommodation

M Social Hotel Auckland building on a sunny day with street, cars, and trees in front.
M Social Hotel Auckland (or similar)

Pure Discoveries 26/27 Early Bird Offer

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Inclusions

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Day Tour

Cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock, Bay of Islands

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Hot Water Beach visit

Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Huka Falls

Mission Bay Estate Dinner

Introducing Te Papa Museum Tour

Wellington Cable Car

Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

Half day Marlborough wine tour

Walk in the Abel Tasman National Park

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