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November 15 to December 2, 2027

New Zealand, north to south

Seventeen nights from Auckland to Queenstown, designed by Antonella.

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A sweeping New Zealand landscape of mountains and water in golden light17 nights
AucklandCoromandelRotoruaAbel TasmanPunga CoveChristchurchQueenstown

The journey at a glance

Seven places, six stays and a coastline, a lake, an island and a mountain range between them.

Day hikes together, optional tours and long scenic days are laid out day by day below. Anything marked optional is yours to choose.

  • 17 nights
  • 6 stays
  • 7 places
Auckland harbor and city skyline at dusk3 nights

Nov 15 to 18

Auckland

Your journey begins in Auckland, a harbor city of volcanic islands, waterfront dining and a skyline you can read from every direction.

Three nights at SKYCITY Hotel put you in the center of it. Take the city at your own pace, or add the small group city tour, then head out on the water for a day on Rangitoto, the island that watches over the harbor.

3 nights at SKYCITY Hotel

  1. Mon Nov 15

    Your journey begins in Auckland.

  2. Tue Nov 16

    Half day small group city tour, 9:00am (8 hr), Auckland Explorer Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off.

    Optional
  3. Wed Nov 17

    Rangitoto Island, an island close to Auckland, 8:45am (6 hr 45 min).

    Day hike together
A quiet Coromandel coastal bay with native trees and white sandOn the way

Thu Nov 18

Coromandel

The road to Rotorua runs through the Coromandel Peninsula, a coastline of quiet bays, native bush and white sand.

A long, scenic day on the move, with the Coromandel as the way through.

Travel day via the Coromandel

  1. Thu Nov 18

    Auckland to Rotorua via Coromandel, 8:00am (11 hr 30 min).

    Travel day
Lake Rotorua at morning with geothermal steam drifting over the water2 nights

Nov 18 to 20

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of its lake, steaming gently, a place of geothermal landscapes and Māori culture.

Two nights at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, then a choice of ways to spend the day, from the geothermal valleys to the river to the forest at night.

2 nights at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

  1. Fri Nov 19

    Rotorua small group morning tour, Waimangu and Wai O Tapu. Kaituna River white water rafting and free sauna. Glow Worm Kayak Tour. Redwoods Altitude High Ropes and Ziplines plus glowworms.

    Optional
  2. Fri Nov 19, evening

    Te Puia, Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience with dinner.

    Dinner option
  3. Sat Nov 20

    Flight to Nelson. Transfer from Nelson Airport to Abel Tasman.

    Travel day
Golden sand, turquoise water and forest at Abel Tasman National Park3 nights

Nov 20 to 23

Abel Tasman

Golden sand, clear water and native forest meet along the Abel Tasman coast, best met on foot.

Three nights at Abel Tasman Lodge, two days on the coast by water taxi and trail, and a morning departure toward the Marlborough Sounds.

3 nights at Abel Tasman Lodge

  1. Sun Nov 21

    Water taxi to Bark Bay, hike to Marahau, 21 to 24 km.

  2. Mon Nov 22

    Water taxi, Bark Bay, Awaroa, water taxi to Marahau.

  3. Tue Nov 23

    Transfer Abel Tasman Lodge to Picton, 8:00am (4 hr). Ferry Picton to Furneaux Lodge, 1:00pm (2 hr 15 min). Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove hike, 11 km, 3:15pm (3 hr 15 min).

    Travel day
A calm forested inlet in the Marlborough Sounds with a small jetty2 nights

Nov 23 to 25

Punga Cove

Punga Cove sits on Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds, reached by water and set along the Queen Charlotte Track.

Two nights at Punga Cove Resort, with a day for the walk to Eatwells Lookout before the ferry back to Picton.

2 nights at Punga Cove Resort, Marlborough Sounds

  1. Wed Nov 24

    Punga Cove to Eatwells Lookout, 11 km round trip.

  2. Thu Nov 25

    Ferry Punga Cove to Picton, 9:30am (2 hr). Transfer, pick your option, Picton to Christchurch, 1:45pm (6 hr).

    Travel day
The willow-lined Avon River and gardens in Christchurch3 nights

Nov 25 to 28

Christchurch

Christchurch is the garden city of the South Island, with willows along the Avon and mountains and vineyards within a day.

Three nights at Quest on Kilmore, with a choice of day tours, a full day on the coast and a long, scenic road south.

3 nights at Quest on Kilmore

  1. Fri Nov 26

    Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras day tour. Arthur's Pass day tour via Castle Hill. Christchurch City and Waipara Valley wine tour. Waipara Wine Trail private group tour.

    Optional
  2. Sat Nov 27

    Full-day Godley Head coastal hike with picnic lunch.

    Day hike together
  3. Sun Nov 28

    Transfer Christchurch to Queenstown, stopping at Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo.

    Travel day
Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range at golden hour4 nights

Nov 28 to Dec 2

Queenstown

The journey ends where the mountains meet Lake Wakatipu, in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the South Island.

Four nights at Platinum Queenstown Villas, with every day left open for you to choose.

4 nights at Platinum Queenstown Villas

  1. Mon Nov 29

    Canyoning. Queenstown, Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley e-bike adventure (wine stops). Flight over Mt. Roy.

    Optional
  2. Tue Nov 30

    Fly and cruise Milford. Bus round trip to Milford Sound. Bus and cruise to Milford Sound. Ziplining.

    Optional
  3. Wed Dec 1

    Last trail together, Routeburn Track, half a day.

    Optional Day hike together
  4. Thu Dec 2

    End of the adventure, flight departures.

    Journey ends

Ready to see New Zealand in style?

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