Welcome to Auckland – Gateway to Aotearoa

Arrive at Auckland International Airport and collect your self-drive vehicle. Check in to your hotel and later visit the iconic Sky Tower, enjoying panoramic views across Auckland, its harbours and surrounding landscapes.

Activity: Sky Tower Entry
Meals: N/A
Overnight: Auckland

Unveiling Nature’s Hidden Marvels

Begin your scenic self-drive journey through New Zealand’s North Island. Visit the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, followed by the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Continue onward to Rotorua, known for its geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture.

Activities: Hobbiton Movie Set + Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Rotorua

Geothermal Trails & Farm Experiences

Explore Rotorua at your own pace. Experience the Te Rā Guided Experience at Te Puia, featuring geothermal landscapes and Māori cultural heritage. Later, visit Agrodome Farm Show for an interactive experience showcasing New Zealand’s rural life.

Activities: Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Agrodome Farm Show
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Rotorua

Welcome to Queenstown – Where Adventure Meets Elegance

After breakfast, drive to Auckland Airport, return the rental car and board your flight to Queenstown. On arrival, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore Queenstown.

Activity: Leisure Day
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise – A Journey Through Nature’s Masterpiece

Take a scenic self-drive journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound through dramatic landscapes, lakes, rainforests and mountains. Enjoy a cruise through Milford Sound surrounded by towering cliffs and waterfalls, with a picnic lunch onboard.

Activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Picnic Lunch
Meals: Breakfast + Picnic Lunch
Overnight: Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown Gondola

Enjoy a self-drive day in Queenstown and visit Skyline Queenstown. Take the gondola to Bob’s Peak for panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, the surrounding mountains and Queenstown.

Activity: Skyline Gondola Ride
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Queenstown

Scenic Journey to Franz Josef

Drive from Queenstown to Franz Josef through the spectacular South Island landscapes, including mountain passes, rainforests, waterfalls and wilderness. Arrive in Franz Josef, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Activity: Leisure Day
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Franz Josef

20-Minute Scenic Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing

Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps and Franz Josef Glacier. The experience includes a snow landing, allowing you to step onto the glacier’s pristine snowfields and enjoy the alpine surroundings.

Activity: 20-Minute Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Franz Josef

TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey

Drive from Franz Josef to Greymouth through the scenic West Coast. Drop off the rental car and board the iconic TranzAlpine Scenic Train across the Southern Alps, with views of river valleys, alpine landscapes and dramatic gorges including Arthur’s Pass.

Arrive at Christchurch Railway Station and transfer to your hotel.

Activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Christchurch

Farewell from Christchurch

Enjoy your final morning at leisure in Christchurch. Explore the city, take a relaxing stroll or shop for souvenirs. At the appropriate time, transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onward journey.

Activity: Departure
Meals: Breakfast