17 Day Grand Kiwi Escape

Welcome to Auckland, the City of Sails. After clearing customs, you will be transferred to your luxury accommodation. The next few days are yours to explore the city how you choose.

Make your way to the ferry terminal this morning and prepare for a journey to Waiheke Island, one of Auckland’s best kept secrets. Upon your arrival, make your way to the stunning Delamore Lodge, where you will be spending the next few days. Visit the Island’s wineries, take scenic strolls along the beach, have an adventure and go ziplining, or discover the idyllic town centre on the island brimming with mini art galleries and delectable cafes and restaurants.

Say goodbye to Waiheke this morning and make your way back to Auckland City where you will collect your rental car and journey to Matamata, where you will spend the day exploring The Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Discover quaint hobbit holes surrounded by rolling hills, gaze upon the vibrant flora, learn about the behind the scenes of how the set was created, and finish your tour with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Continue your journey to Rotorua afterwards.

You have a jam-packed day of sightseeing today! Your morning will start with a Volcanic Air Safari; journeying to Mt Tarawera in a helicopter. Afterwards, spend the afternoon unwinding at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa as you embark on a 2-hr restorative journey. Conclude your day at TE PA TU with an evening cultural experience, immersing yourself in Māori culture.

Return your rental car to Rotorua Airport this morning and depart for a flight down south to Christchurch. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

Embark on a captivating full-day excursion as you explore enchanting wineries and the vibrant city of Christchurch. Enjoy sumptuous wine tastings and take in the breathtaking vistas of the Garden City.

This morning you will be transported from your accommodation to Christchurch Railway Station, where you will depart on a one-way journey on the grand TranzAlpine. Enjoy panoramic views of the picturesque South Island from the comfort of the carriages. Upon your arrival at Greymouth Railway Station, collect your rental car and make your way to Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef, where you will be spending the next few days. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the luxurious amenities the retreat provides.

You have a full day of glacial sightseeing ahead of you today! Start your morning off with a relaxed scenic cruise with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Discover the true beauty of the West Coast along Lake Mapourika, surrounded by Jurassic rainforest-fringed bays and majestic Alps and Glaciers. This afternoon, view the glaciers from a different perspective as you embark on a helicopter journey with snow landing included.

Enjoy a scenic drive to Wanaka today. Consider stopping over at Haast along the way. Once you have arrived and checked into your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to explore Wanaka at your leisure.

Taste award winning wines in premium boutique vineyards on today’s activity as you explore the Otago region wine trails. Go off the beaten track and explore dramatic scenery, indulge in a delicious lunch at vineyards, and retrace history on this comprehensive half-day tour.

Journey to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown, this morning. After you have checked into your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to explore how you choose. This evening, enjoy a gourmet BBQ dinner at Walter Peak and a leisurely cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship.

Discover the Milford Sound on a half day fly and cruise expedition today. Experience the majestic mountainous formations of the fiords from the comfort of your scenic flight and learn about the surrounding lush flora and native marine wildlife onboard the nature cruise.

Today, indulge in luxury as you are taken on a bespoke wine tour of Queenstown with BLACK Queenstown. Traverse around the stunning landscapes of Queenstown and Central Otago in a luxury European vehicle. With tastings at four different cellar doors, as well as a delicious lunch at a top-rated restaurant, your day will be full of flavour and long-lasting memories.

Today is yours to spend how you like in Queenstown. Take a short drive to the historic Arrowtown, enjoy a scenic gondola ride up and luge race down at Skyline, feel the adrenalin on a thrilling jet boat ride, get cosy at the Ice Bar or simply explore the town and enjoy all the culinary delights Queenstown has to offer on your last day.

Fit in some last-minute sightseeing or enjoy a nice breakfast at a local cafe this morning before you return your rental car to the airport and prepare to depart for your next adventure.