On this journey, you will be close to but far enough away from the main tourist centres. You will meet locals, experience incredible adventures, and partake in activities that will leave fond memories. You will enjoy a private and friendly journey with us and an authentic New Zealand experience!
Many visitors sadly miss the opportunity to immerse themselves in the actual depth of experience that our little slice of paradise offers. One has to wander off the main highways and venture down meandering country roads to find unique experiences and authentic New Zealand hospitality, where you can get away from the tours and the commonplace attractions and discover what it means to be a Kiwi. Experience real New Zealand and become a local.
Day 1: Auckland
- City tour, Dinner/sailing cruise in Harbour,
- Or: visit wineries and have dinner at Waiheke Island
Day 2: Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula
- Water gardens, White Sand beaches,
- Or: Glass bottom boat
- Or: Sea Kayak Cathedral Cove
Day 3: Coromandel - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga
- Mt Maunganui Beach,
- Lake Kayaking glow-worms
Day 4: Tauranga - Rotorua - Taupo
- Whakarewarewa Villag, Geothermal Hidden Valley, Hot Pools, Huka Falls
- Or: Visit the historical/significant side with a Māori expert
Day 5: Taupo - Volcanic National Park - Rangitikei River (Farm-stay)
- Scenic Rafting trip through a deep gorge/Lord of the Rings scenery,
- Or: Heli through Canyon
Day 6: Taihape - Kapiti Coast - Wellington
- Capital City Tour,
- Te Papa Museum
Day 7: Wellington – Marlborough Sounds
- Ferry Crossing Cooks Straight,
- wine tasting and winery lunch
Day 8: Marlborough Sounds - Kaikoura
- Whale or dolphin watch cruise,
- Or: swim with dolphins
- Or: Swim with seals
Day 9: Kaikoura - Christchurch – Akaroa Peninsula
- City tour,
- penguin encounter safari
Day 10: Akaroa - Lake Tekapo
- Scenic flight over Glacier “Grand Traverse”
- Or: helicopter landing on ice, Stargazing
Day 11: Tekapo – Mt Cook – Wanaka
- Glacier lakes cruise
- Or: Jet boat Mt Aspiring National Park
- Or: 4WD High country tour
Day 12: Wanaka – Te Anau
- Wineries, Kawarau Gorge, Arrowtown, Fiordland National Park
Day 13: Te Anau - Milford Sound
- Encounter Cruise in Fiordland National Park
- Or: Doubtful sounds cruise
Day 14: Te Anau – Queenstown
- visit Glenorchy LOTR scenery, Paradise
Day 15: Queenstown departure
Plan Your Tour
