New Zealand Grand Tour

Drive to Rotorua

📍 Auckland to Rotorua

Scenic 3-hour drive through the Waikato region (234 km)

Te Puia Geothermal Valley

📍 Te Puia

Witness the Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and Māori cultural performances

Drive to Wellington

📍 Rotorua to Wellington

Scenic 5-hour drive through the North Island (454 km)

Wellington Lunch

📍 Cuba Street

Craft beer and burgers on Cuba Street

Drive to Franz Josef

📍 Picton to Franz Josef

Epic 6-hour journey across Arthur's Pass and down the wild West Coast (453 km)

Arthur's Pass Stop

📍 Arthur's Pass National Park

Mountain pass with dramatic views and short walks

Helicopter Glacier Landing

📍 Franz Josef Glacier

Fly over the glacier and land on the pristine ice (weather permitting)

Lake Matheson Walk

📍 Lake Matheson

Mirror lake reflecting Mount Cook and Mount Tasman

Drive to Queenstown

📍 Franz Josef to Queenstown

Spectacular 5-hour drive through Haast Pass and Lake Wanaka (357 km)

Lake Wanaka Stop

📍 Lake Wanaka

Photo stop at the famous lone tree

Milford Sound Drive

📍 Queenstown to Milford Sound

Early departure for the spectacular 4-hour drive (288 km)

Milford Sound Cruise

📍 Milford Sound

Sail past towering waterfalls and sheer granite cliffs to the Tasman Sea

Adventure Activity

📍 Queenstown

Choose from bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving, or paragliding

Arrowtown Historic Village

📍 Arrowtown

Charming gold rush town with heritage buildings and autumn colors

Drive to Lake Tekapo

📍 Queenstown to Lake Tekapo

Scenic 3-hour drive through Lindis Pass (263 km)

Church of the Good Shepherd

📍 Lake Tekapo

Iconic stone chapel on the lakeshore with mountain backdrop

Drive to Mount Cook

📍 Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook

Scenic 1.5-hour drive along Lake Pukaki (106 km)

Hooker Valley Track

📍 Hooker Valley

4-hour return hike to glacier lake with stunning mountain views

Drive to Christchurch

📍 Mount Cook to Christchurch

3.5-hour drive across the Canterbury Plains (331 km)

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

📍 Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Wander through 21 hectares of themed gardens and heritage trees

Drive to Akaroa

📍 Christchurch to Akaroa

Scenic 1.5-hour coastal drive (85 km)

Akaroa Harbour Cruise

📍 Akaroa Harbour

Wildlife cruise to see Hector's dolphins and penguins

Drive to Picton

📍 Christchurch to Picton

4-hour coastal drive (348 km)

Interislander Ferry

📍 Picton to Wellington

Return crossing through Marlborough Sounds

Te Papa Museum

📍 Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's national museum showcasing culture, history, and art

Waterfront Lunch

📍 Wellington Waterfront

Final meal with harbor views