New Zealand Adventure
Journey from New Zealand’s North Island to its South on an immersive small-group adventure through lively cities, pristine fiords, lush farmland, and enchanted forests in a country where the outdoors feels almost sacred. Along the way, meet welcoming Kiwis and experience traditional Māori culture that adds rich depth to this spectacular landscape.
Tour Highlights
- See Auckland’s highlights, including the acclaimed Auckland Museum and an Auckland Harbour cruise, during a two-night stay in this cosmopolitan city.
- Enjoy a subterranean adventure at Ruakuri Caves, home to unique glowworms.
- Visit Rotorua’s Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Maori Cultural Centre for a traditional hangi dinner and performance.
- Encounter intriguing Rotorua – a geothermal wonder, with its geysers, mud pools, and hot springs – on a city tour.
- Sample the local terroir at Mission Estate Winery, one of the country’s oldest wineries.
- Go on a walking tour in seaside Napier, famed for its Art Deco architecture.
- Learn about the country’s sheep farming industry at a private farm where you’ll watch sheepdogs at work and a sheep-shearing demonstration.
- Ride on the historic cable car and visit New Zealand’s renowned national museum in the capital, Wellington.
- Discover Christchurch, New Zealand’s “Garden City,” where highlights include the Botanic Gardens and Cathedral Square.
- Board the TranzAlpine train for one of the world’s great rail journeys up into the Southern Alps.
- Encounter spectacular Franz Josef Glacier and take a walk in a glacial valley during a two-night stay near Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
- At the West Coast Wildlife Centre see New Zealand’s flightless national bird, the kiwi.
- Take a cruise on stunning Doubtful Sound during a full-day excursion to lush, unspoiled Fiordland National Park, one of New Zealand’s top attractions.
- Enjoy a day at leisure in the outdoor mecca of Queenstown, with abundant options for savoring this spectacular setting: a paddle steamer ride, jet boating, the Skyline gondola, and more.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1 and 2: Depart U.S. for Auckland
Day 3: Auckland
Day 4: Auckland
Day 5: Rotorua
Day 6: Rotorua
Day 7: Napier
Day 8: Wellington
Day 9: Wellington
Day 10: Christchurch
Day 11: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 13: Queenstown
Day 14: Queenstown
Day 15: Queenstown
Day 16: Depart Queenstown for U.S.
Operator
Odysseys Unlimited
Day 3: Auckland
Day 4: Auckland
Day 5: Rotorua
Day 6: Rotorua
Day 7: Napier
Day 8: Wellington
Day 9: Wellington
Day 10: Christchurch
Day 11: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 13: Queenstown
Day 14: Queenstown
Day 15: Queenstown
Day 16: Depart Queenstown for U.S.
Operator
Odysseys Unlimited