Grand New Zealand Explorer
The complete North & South Island journey — cities, fiords, glaciers and Māori culture in one grand loop.
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View full mapTwo Islands. Countless Wonders.
From Auckland to Milford Sound, this 14-day journey showcases the very best of Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Explore New Zealand's iconic highlights
- Comfortable small group experience
- Handpicked hotels and authentic experiences
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
Your itinerary
Arrive Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand. Transfer to your hotel and join a welcome dinner overlooking the harbour.
Auckland City & Harbour
Sky Tower, volcanic Mt Eden, and a Waitematā Harbour cruise.
Waitomo & Rotorua
Glow-worm caves en route to Rotorua; evening hangi feast and Māori concert.
Rotorua Geothermal Wonders
Te Puia geysers, mud pools and a Redwoods forest walk.
Wellington
Scenic drive south; Te Papa museum and the Wellington cable car.
Fly to Queenstown
Cross Cook Strait by air into the Southern Alps. Free afternoon on Lake Wakatipu.
Milford Sound Cruise
Full-day scenic drive through Fiordland National Park and a cruise beneath Mitre Peak.
Queenstown Free Day
Optional bungy, jet boat or gondola — or simply relax lakeside.
Franz Josef Glacier
Drive the West Coast to a glacier valley walk.
Abel Tasman Coast
Golden beaches and a scenic cruise along the coastal track.
Christchurch
The Garden City — botanic gardens and the TranzAlpine gateway.
Free Day / Optional Add-on
Extend with Lake Tekapo stargazing or relax before departure.
Farewell Dinner
A celebratory final dinner with your fellow travellers.
Depart New Zealand
Transfer to the airport with memories to last a lifetime.
Journey highlights
Let's get your trip on the calendar
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14 days · Small group · English-speaking guide