5-Day New Zealand North and South Island Highlights Trip

5 Days

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Hotel Pickup Offered

English

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Overview

Journey by coach, ferry and railway from the North Island to the South Island of New Zealand during this 5-day trip from Auckland to Christchurch, or vice versa. Ride a boat into the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; see the geothermal wonderland at Te Pua and the Agrodome Sheep Show in Rotorua; take the Interislander ferry across Cook Strait from Wellington; and hop on a Coastal Pacific train from Picton to Kaikoura, where you'll watch giant sperm whales at play. Enjoy overnight accommodation in Rotorua, Wellington and Kaikoura.

Explore the best of New Zealand's natural beauty in five-days
Boat ride through the glow worm grotto at Waitomo Caves
Relax at Rotorua's geothermal parks
Cross Cook Straight by ferry between Wellington and Picton
Take in the spectacular coastal scenery on the train journey between Picton and Kaikoura (only from 01 October, to 30 April)
Spot giant sperm whales in Kaikoura

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What To Expect

You'll be mesmerized by the natural beauty of New Zealand on this 5-day tour. Travel from Auckland to Christchurch, or take the tour in reverse, with four nights' accommodation and all transportation included. Guided tours include Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua's thermal pools and Kaikoura whale watching, and you have plenty of time at leisure to relax between sightseeing.ItineraryDay 1: Auckland - Waitomo - RotoruaToday you will depart from Auckland and drive to the magical Waitomo Caves. Here you will have a guided tour of the caves, before taking a short boat ride along the river to the Glowworm Grotto. Be enchanted by thousands of glow worms emitting tiny lights that twinkle in the darkness. Later, you drive to Rotorua, passing through Fitzgerald Glade, a section of highway where native bush forms a canopy overhead. Overnight: Sudima Rotorua or similar in Rotorua Day 2: RotoruaThis morning explore Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people. Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia, see Rainbow Springs and watch the Agrodome Sheep Show. The rest of the day is at leisure and in the evening you might like to experience a Maori hangi (a traditional barbecue) and concert (own expense). Overnight: Sudima Rotorua or similar in Rotorua Day 3: Rotorua - WellingtonThere is more stunning scenery on offer today as you travel by coach to Wellington, passing Lake Taupo, Palmerston North and the Kapiti Coast. Overnight: James Cook Grand Chancellor or similar in Wellington Day 4: Wellington - Picton - KaikouraThis morning, travel by InterIslander ferry, via Cook Strait to Picton. Then it's all aboard the Coastal Pacific train to Kaikoura. This is a spectacular railway journey that passes through stunning coastal scenery and rugged mountain ranges. Overnight: White Morph or similar in Kaikoura Day 5: Kaikoura - ChristchurchThe highlight this morning is a whale-watching tour by boat or light aircraft. See the gentle giants of the sea and be thrilled as the giant sperm whales breach, and watch the dolphins and seals at play. Later in the afternoon you will drive to Christchurch where your tour concludes.Please note: This tour itinerary can also be operated in reverse, from Christchurch to Auckland

5-Day New Zealand North and South Island Highlights Trip

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