Amazing 16 Days Wellington Luxury Trip Package

After arriving in Auckland, collect your rental vehicle and take a short drive into Auckland city. Enjoy a free day to explore downtown Auckland sights which include world-class restaurants, great shopping and the beautiful viaduct harbour.

Experience a panoramic view of the city from the Sky Tower and Mount Eden or wander through the lawns and gardens of The Domain. Here, take time to visit the War Memorial Museum. And, for the plant lovers, the winter garden houses exotic plants. Or take a drive out to one of West Auckland’s rugged beaches, the choice is yours.

After collecting your rental car from downtown Auckland, you’ll set off towards the Waikato region. Visit the world famous Waitomo Glow Worm caves optional before driving through lush farm lands to Rotorua where you’ll spend the night.

Today, you spend a leisurely day in Rotorua. Experience a Maori welcome and cultural performance at Te Puia. After the performance experience a guided tour of Te Puia’s geothermal mud pools and geysers.

Today’s drive takes you through diverse North Island landscapes to Wellington. Stop to marvel at the sheer power of Huka Falls. Then, drive along the eastern shore of Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Experience the wide open spaces of the Desert Road, across the central plateau and past Mt Ruapehu. Finally, you’ll journey along the Kapiti coast and into Wellington city.

Try out Wellington’s excellent cafes and restaurants. Take a stroll along Oriental bay or to the peak of Mt Victoria for 360 degree views. Visit New Zealand’s national museum Te Papa and take a ride on the cable car to the botanic gardens. With everything within close walking distance there is so much on your doorstep to explore!

Cruise across Cook Strait with your car on the Interislander ferry. Travelling through the stunning Marlborough Sounds you arrive in Picton. From there it is a short drive to Blenheim.

Driving along the east coast you’ll arrive in Kaikoura. Here you can stop for the Whale Watching cruise before lunchtime. On your way out of Kaikoura stop at the seal colony before making your way to Christchurch for the evening.

Enjoy a free day to explore Christchurch city at your leisure. You could enjoy a walk along the Avon River, visit the botanic gardens and art gallery or simply soak up the local atmosphere in a cafe!

The coastal drive to Dunedin is one of the most enjoyable. Make this a leisurely drive to stop at some of the most famous cafes and restaurants like Riverstone and Fleur’s Place. Witness the blue penguins at Oamaru. On arrival in Dunedin you will have you a whole afternoon to explore the city. City attractions include The Olveston House, University of Otago, The Dunedin Railway Station and the Port Hill. Baldwin Street is the world’s steepest street.

After a leisurely departure from Dunedin, you make your way across Otago and into Southland. After checking in at your hotel, you can spend the evening taking a peaceful stroll along the lakefront in Te Anau.

Today you make your way to Milford Sound, one of the eight wonders of the natural world. The day trip takes you across the picturesque mountains, valleys, lakes and towns with many photo opportunities. Finally, the cruise itself in the fiord surrounded by forest-covered high cliffs is unforgettable. Enjoy a delicious lunch. Witness hundreds of waterfalls on rainy days. Also, see wild-life like fur-seals, penguins and dolphins.

Today you make your way along the Eastern shore of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital. Spend the afternoon relaxing or get straight into sightseeing and activities!

Adventure or relaxation? The choice is yours. Ride up to Bob’s peak on the Skyline Gondola optional for views of Queenstown and surrounds. Next, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring Queenstown gardens and lake front or choose an optional adventure activity like jet boating or bungy jumping. Drive up to historic Arrowtown to learn about New Zealand’s gold rush history.

One of the highpoints of touring New zealand is a close-up view of Mount Cook. Have a picnic lunch at Lake Pukaki while you admire the bright blue waters.

Today you leave the mountains and traverse across the Canterbury plains to Christchurch. As you drive through the scenic country take a slightly longer scenic route through the Peel forest instead of highway number 1. Stop at Darfield for an excellent brew of coffee before the final run in to Christchurch.