New ZealandOceania

North & South Island Grand Traverse

14 days Max 12 travelers New Zealand 8-day itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The full sweep of Aotearoa, from Auckland's harbours to Fiordland's cliffs, taking in geothermal wonders, glaciers, and the Southern Alps by scenic rail.

Arrival in AucklandWaitomo & RotoruaGeothermal RotoruaTongariro & Wellington

Day 1

Arrival in Auckland

Begin in the City of Sails on the Waitemata Harbour.

Day 2

Day 3

Geothermal Rotorua

A day among bubbling mud, silica terraces, and redwood forest.

Day 4

Tongariro & Wellington

Skirt the volcanic plateau en route to the capital.

Day 5

Cook Strait to the South Island

Sail through the Marlborough Sounds to the wine country.

Day 6

West Coast & Franz Josef

Follow the wild Tasman coast to glacier country.

Day 7

Southern Alps to Queenstown

Cross the Haast Pass to the adventure capital.

Day 8

Milford Sound

Day trip into the heart of Fiordland National Park.

Good to know

Physical rating

Moderate — some full days

Group size

Up to 12 travelers

Region

New Zealand, Oceania

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From

$6,200

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What's Included

13 nights in premium hotels and lodges
Interislander ferry and TranzAlpine scenic rail
Franz Josef glacier helicopter landing
Milford Sound nature cruise
Daily breakfast and select dinners including a hangi feast
Dedicated driver-guide and all transfers

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