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City Lights to Alpine Heights Tour

This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Journey south from Auckland’s vibrant cityscape to the breathtaking mountains and adventure-filled charm of Queenstown. Along the way, explore New Zealand’s cultural heartlands, including the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and the eclectic vibe of Wellington. Cross to the South Island for incredible wildlife encounters in Kaikōura, time to explore the vibrant city of Christchurch, and stunning alpine scenery. Finish your tour with an unforgetting bucket list stay at Waitai Lodge and helicopter flight into Milford Sound. 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Christchurch Triple Pass - Tram, Punting and Gondola

Included activity: Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Included activity: Helicopter from Milford Sound into Martins Bay - Lunch and Dinner Included

Included activity: Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

Included activity: National Kiwi Hatchery Experience

Included activity: Entry to Te Papa The Museum of New Zealand

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with Premium Plus Lounge

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: City Lights to Alpine Heights Tour

Day 1: Haere mai, Welcome to Aoteroa-New Zealand
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Explore the City of Sails
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Cityscapes to volcanic valleys with an optional detour through middle-earth
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 4: Culture, nature or wellness, the day is yours!
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 5: Geothermal wonder to Aotearoa's capital city
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 6: Capital culture and treasures
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Cross the Cook Straight to the South Island
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 8: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikōura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 9: Drive through the rolling hills of the Waipara Valley to the Garden City
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 10: Riverside punting, heritage trams and alpine city views
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 11: Scenic drive towards New Zealand's highest mountain
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 12: Southern alps to glacial lakes
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 13: Venture deep into Fiordland
Accommodation: Waitai Lodge Fiordland Escape

Day 14: Jetboat past ancient forests and enjoy a magnificent helicopter flight above Milford Sound
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 15: Follow the alps south to arrive in Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 16: Farewell from Aotearoa-New Zealand