The Landmarks of Aotearoa

Explore New Zealand with the luxury of time. Beginning in the South Island you will circumnaviage the bottom half of the country including a spectacular visit to Stewart Island. Other southern highlights will be a Fiordland overnight cruise and time in the Abel Tasman National Park. Heading to the North island note the change in geography less rain forest but equally beautiful landscapes. Enjoy Hawkes Bay, Rotorua and the Coromandel before heading to Northland and the stunning Bay of Islands. This will be an enriching journey of the Landmarks of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Highlights Include: Bay of Islands, Waiheke Island, Hawkes Bay, Waitomo, Franz Josef Glacier, Fiordland National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Mt Cook Dark Sky Reserve, Coromandel and remote Stewart Island.

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42 Day Landmarks of Aotearoa - large map

Visited Locations

Abel Tasman National Park

Arrowtown

Arthurs Pass National Park

Auckland City

Bay of Islands

Blenheim

Canterbury Plains

Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay

Cathedral Cove

Central Otago

Christchurch City

Coromandel Peninsula

Dunedin City

Fiordland National Park

Franz Josef

Greymouth

Haast Pass

Hauraki Gulf

Hawke’s Bay Wine country

Invercargill

Kaikoura by the Sea

Lake Matheson

Lake Taupo

Lake Te Anau

Marlborough

Matakana

Mount Cook National Park

Napier - Art Deco City

Nelson City

Paihia - Bay of Islands

Picton

Punakaiki

Queenstown City

Rotorua

Stewart Island

Te Anau

The Tasman Glacier

Waitangi

Waitomo

Wanaka Town

Warkworth

Wellington City

Westland National Park

Whitianga

First Light Travel

Duration

42 Days

Starts

Christchurch

Finishes

Auckland

Type

Self Drive

Transport

Car

Accom

Comfortable Hotels

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 Cruise & Walk

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Gannet Colony Hawkes Bay

Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight - West Coast

Glowworm Caves Te Anau

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Cruise

InterIslander Ferry

Kayaking Cathedral Cove, Coromandel

Moeraki Boulders

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Walk

Mount Cook National Park

Penguins and Royal Albatross Tour

Spellbound Glowworm Caves

Star Gazing Mt Cook National Park

Tasman Glacier Adventure - Mount Cook

Te Po Maori Evening Experience & Feast

Te Puia - Thermal Mud Pools & Geysers

Tram Tour Christchurch

TranzAlpine Rail Journey

TSS Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise

Waimangu Geothermal Valley

Weta Workshop Wellington

Whale Watching Kaikoura

Wildlife Cruise Otago Peninsula

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Reviews of this tour....

Dianna & Doug McIntyre

USA

13 Apr 2023

Hi Michelle, Doug & I had the most amazing trip!!! Thank you for working with us to create an itinerary took us to so many wonderful places and experiences. This trip would not have happened without you. When we began planning the trip you talked to us on the phone. You listened well and were able to adjust your generic itinerary to fit us. We enjoyed all the excursions. I can't pick out which one I liked best. The accommodations (except the one in Methven) were great! In addition, you were available to help us when adjustments had to be made due to cyclone Gabrielle. We've got some great memories and pictures. Thank you so much!!!

Dianna & Doug, USA

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