The Full Monty - South to North Experience

Explore the length of New Zealand on this comprehensive tour of both the North and South Islands. You’ll enjoy wildlife tours, train journey, glacier adventures, cruises and so much more. Your surroundings vary from cosmopolitan cities to national parks and everything in between. Plenty of 2 night stops gives you time to explore the area or sit back and relax.

Highlights Include: Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Mt Cook, Abel Tasman, Rotorua, Coromandel and the beautiful Bay of islands.

The Full Monty South to North Experience Large Map

Visited Locations

Abel Tasman National Park

Auckland City

Bay of Islands

Blenheim

Christchurch City

Coromandel Peninsula

Dunedin City

Franz Josef

Greymouth

Hokianga Harbour

Kaikoura by the Sea

Lake Taupo

Milford Sound

Mount Cook National Park

Napier - Art Deco City

Nelson City

Paihia - Bay of Islands

Picton

Punakaiki

Queenstown City

Rotorua

Wanaka Town

Wellington City

First Light Travel

Duration

32 Days

Starts

Christchurch

Finishes

Auckland

Type

Self Drive

Transport

Car

Accom

3, 4 & 5 Star Options

Inclusions

50 Page Essential New Zealand Guide

All Activities as per Highlights

Dedicated Travel Consultant

Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers

Full 24 Hour Support

Hand-picked Accommodation - See Itinerary

Specialized Guides on all Adventures

Standard Hire Vehicle with GPS

Highlights

Abel Tasman Coastal Track

Abel Tasman Cruise & Walk

Franz Josef Glacier

Gondola Queenstown

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Cruise

InterIslander Ferry

Kauri Giant Tour (The Lord of the forest)

Māori Cultural Experience Rotorua

Milford Sound

Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

Te Puia - Thermal Mud Pools & Geysers

TranzAlpine Rail Journey

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Wildlife Cruise Otago Peninsula

Wine Tour - Grape Escape Hawkes Bay

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Reviews of this tour....

David & Stella Rogers and Gordon & Patricia Dale

27 Mar 2023

I started planning our trip to NZ over 12 months ago with First light travel. I had a rough idea what we wanted to do and shared this with FLT, they offered advice on what else to see and do given our preferences. The final itinerary provided a mix of camper van and car/motels was perfect for us. The mix of experiences was also perfect with glow worm caves; whale watching; hot springs and boat trips. The scenery all over was stunning and the mix in the itinerary provided enough fast paced activity and free time to relax and explore each venue.

Despite having several staff members leave the continuity with our booking meant it felt seamless and any queries were answered quickly and efficiently. This was no more evident than during the poor weather we experienced during our trip. A cyclone hit North island and we caught the tail end of this. We have several experiences cancelled but FLT we’re onto this and helped us re-book replacements further into our trip.

I would have no hesitation in recommending FLT and will use them in future. A special mention must go to Nicole Kuek for all her help and support and for making our trip so special.

David & Stella Rogers and Gordon & Patricia Dale, UK

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