Overview
Starting in Auckland and finishing in Christchurch, this journey takes in the very best of New Zealand — from the subtropical Bay of Islands in the north to the lakes, fiords and mountains of the deep south. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock, walk the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua, cross the Cook Strait by ferry, and take in Milford Sound, Queenstown and the Southern Alps along the way.
| Duration | 22 days / 21 nights |
|---|---|
| Starts | Auckland, North Island |
| Ends | Christchurch, South Island |
| Destinations | Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef, Hobbiton, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Napier, Paihia, Queenstown, Rotorua, Te Anau, Wellington |
| Code | NZB2622BOBI |
Holiday Highlights
- Cruise to the Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands
- Step into Hobbiton, the Lord of the Rings movie set
- Walk the geysers and hot springs of Rotorua’s geothermal country
- Ride the Shotover jet-boat through Queenstown’s canyons
- Cruise Milford Sound with lunch beneath the peaks
Inclusions
- 21 nights of hand-picked accommodation, from 4 to 4.5-star
- 22-day car hire (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD or similar) with nil insurance excess
- Hole in the Rock cruise
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- Hells Gate Rotorua geothermal walk
- One-way ferry from Wellington to Picton
- Shotover jet-boat ride
- Milford Sound nature cruise, with picnic lunch
- Entry to Larnach Castle & Gardens, Dunedin
Optional add-ons
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Terms and Conditions
Back to topPricing featured is based on 2 adults sharing and priced as per person in Great British Pounds. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 01 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates apply including special events and holiday periods. Hand-picked hotels will be advised at time of quoting and will be confirmed at time of booking. Car hire with GO Rentals is based on a Hybrid Toyota CHR Auto with pick up from Auckland International Airport (Day 1) from 9am and drop off at Christchurch Airport (Day 22) by 4pm. GO Rentals rental conditions and excess policy applies. Domestic flights not included. Return international flights not included.
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