10 DAY KIWI EXPLORER - Auckland to Queenstown and all in between!

DAY 1 - Auckland to Rotorua

Today our adventure begins in a big way with a visit to the impressive site of the Sky City Tower. At 328 metres Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking views for more than 80 kilometres in every direction. It's then on the road towards Rotorua. We'll drive by the picturesque Lake Rotorua and take a tour of the town before settling into our motel.
Alpin Motel

DAY 2 - Rotorua

The day is yours to explore the region. You will have time for an optional day trip* to the small township of Waitomo. Wonder at the beauty of St Benedict's Cave*, try "Tumu Tumu Toobing"*, or take in the action of "Haggis Honking Holes"* as you abseil, climb and grovel through this underground system. Want to turn up the heat? How about a day trip to nearby White Island and walk on a live Volcano?* These optional tours (*)are at additional expense.
Alpin Motel

DAY 3 - Rotorua to Taupo

A morning visit to Whakarewarewa Maori Village and Thermal Reserve where we learn Maori history and customs. We'll also have time to enjoy a Maori concert followed by a traditional Maori "hangi" meal before heading south to the Huka Falls and Lake Taupo, NZ's largest lake. An adrenalin packed day!
Silver Fern Lodge

DAY 4 - Taupo to Wellington

We travel around the very active Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe before we reach the nation's capital. A guided city tour introduces us to the delights of Wellington, with some free time to explore the city.
Sharella Motor Inn

DAY 5 - Wellington to Nelson

We board our inter-island ferry and cross Cook Strait, cruising into the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. On arrival at Piction, we re-board our coach for a picturesque drive to Nelson, home of the best weather in New Zealand!
Aloha Lodge

DAY 6 - Nelson

A day to explore the Nelson region. You can hike the coastal track or explore the clear waters and golden beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park on a kayak tour. Perhaps try a 4WD bike tour or horse trek, and the Nelson skydive is a blast!
Aloha Lodge

DAY 7 - Nelson to Christchurch via Kaikora

Today we head back across the Bryant Ranges and past the many vineyards of the Marlborough region. We'll make our first stop Montana vineyard. It's then on to Kaikoura where you'll have the chance to whale watch or explore this popular region. Then southwards to Christchurch.
Cathedral Camelot Hotel

DAY 8 - Christchurch to Fox Glacier

The scenery will amaze you today as we head off across the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps. We'll stop for a break at Arthur"s Pass then continue on to the visitor"s centre in Franz Josef, and an opportunity here to take a scenic twin glacier helicopter flight to our afternoon destination** - Fox Glacier.
Fox Glacier Inn

DAY 9 - Fox Glacier to Queenstown

Westland National Park abounds with high mountain peaks and glaciers and today we'll have a chance to walk on a flowing river of ice! We"ll then head back into the mountains to negotiate Haast Pass on our way to Queenstown past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.
Rydges Lakeland Resort

DAY 10 - Queenstown

Today it's time to play! And adventure awaits us everywhere. Choose from a huge selection of optional activities sure to get the blood pumping, with everything from bungy, shotover jets, balloon rides and horseback riding. You name it - it's all here and awaiting you in Queenstown!! The perfect place to end your adventure.