Trip Inclusions
- 14 nights in premium accommodation
- 22 delicious meals - 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and experienced Driver
- Premium air-conditioned coach travel
- Special Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Savour an authentic Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua
- Ride the iconic TranzAlpine Train across the Southern Alps
- Cruise Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, a magnificent fiord with views of cascading waterfalls
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Ask us about pre and post accommodation
- Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, rail travel, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included
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Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Auckland
Your spectacular New Zealand journey begins today upon arrival in Auckland. Here, you will be met and transferred to your premium hotel.
Stay: Sudima Auckland City
Auckland, Bay of Islands
Journey north to see a mighty Kauri tree and marvel at its size. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you’ll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
Daily :Bay of Islands
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional experience in Bay of Islands - Cape Reinga Day Tour (additional charges apply - enquire for details)
The Bay of Islands is home to 144 islands providing a stunning aquatic playground off the north coast of the North Island. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the subtropical surrounds. Your Tour Director is always on hand to offer some fantastic suggestions to make the most of your time here.
Daily :Bay of Islands, Auckland
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Head out on a spectacular cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands and the famous Hole in the Rock.
Explore the beauty of the Bay of Islands before returning to Auckland by coach.
Stay: Sudima Auckland City
Daily :Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Discover the famous Waitomo glow worm caves.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Savour an authentic Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua.
Travel to Waitomo to explore the glow worm caves, then continue to Rotorua. Visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier cultural centre, and tour the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. While here, you’ll see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. This evening, enjoy an Insider Experience.
Stay: Two Nights, Sudima Rotorua
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Rotorua
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional experience in Rotorua - perhaps enjoy a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings series (additional charges apply) enquire for details.
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome. Alternatively, select your Enhance Your Journey option.
Daily :Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington
Travel the Thermal Explorer Highway, visit Lake Taupo and Huka Falls. Arrive in Wellington.
Stay: Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Daily :Wellington, Christchurch
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic voyages on the Interislander ferry en route to Picton.
Begin the day with a spectacular sea crossing between the North and South islands, then continue your journey onwards to Christchurch.
Stay: Christchurch, Quality Elms Hotel
Daily :Christchurch, TranzAlpine Train, Franz Glacier
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Embark on one of the world’s great rail journeys aboard the TranzAlpine train. Watch the South Island’s snow-capped mountains and rolling green hills glide past from the comfort of your seat.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional experience in Franz Josef - Helicopter Ride (additional charges apply - enquire for details)
Ride the iconic TranzAlpine train, then drive through the Southern Alps, home to the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, as well as spectacular lakes and rainforests.
Stay: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
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Fox Glacier, Queenstown
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Settle in for a relaxing two-night stay overlooking beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
The stunning drive across Haast Pass brings you to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital.
Stay: Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Daily :Queenstown
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Ride the Skyline Gondola 450 metres above the city to the top of Bob’s Peak.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional experiences in Queenstown - Shotover Jet Boat Ride, TSS Earnslaw Cruise or the Million Dollar Cruise (Aadditional charges apply - enquire for details)
Soar to the top of a Queenstown peak and check out the view as all of Queenstown spreads below you. Following this, enjoy lunch at one of the FergFoods restaurant located throughout the city centre (Fergburger, FergsBar, Mrs. Ferg & FergBaker). The rest of the day is at leisure, so perhaps try a Select Experience.
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Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Cruise the full length of magnificent Milford Sound.
Follow The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu to the incredible Fiordland National Park. Milford Sound is the jewel in the crown. Cruise the full length of magnificent Milford Sound before travelling to Te Anau.
Stay: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
Daily :Te Anau, Dunedin
Journey through Southland countryside before arriving in Dunedin for a tour.
Stay: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Daily :Dunedin, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
View the spectacular peak of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak.
See the Moeraki Boulders and visit Oamaru. See Aoraki Mt Cook, then arrive at Peppers Bluewater Resort for a farewell dinner.
Stay: Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort
Daily :Lake Tekapo, Depart Christchurch
Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, taking in lake views before continuing to Christchurch, where your journey comes to an end.
Daily :Everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.