New Zealand is so much more than scenic landscapes; you can also encounter nature at its most pristine level through heart-pounding adventures.
With 8 Nights and 9 days of scenic rail travel, glaciers, fjords, geothermal attractions, and cosmopolitan cities, visit New Zealand like never before.
With your tour starting in Christchurch, a beautiful city influenced by its English Heritage and ancient cityscapes, your first destination will be the amazing TranzAlpine Train, which takes you across the Southern Alps through rivers, alpine villages, and mountain passes. When you arrive at the amazing glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
From there, you go to Queenstown, known as New Zealand's adventure capital, surrounded by the most stunning lakes and mountains.
One of the highlights of your experience will be the unforgettable Milford Sound Cruise, offering towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and peaceful fjords, as well as the opportunity to indulge in the many optional adventures at your own pace during your time off in Queenstown.
Following Queenstown, you will find yourself at Rotorua, famous for its geothermal activity, Maori culture, working farms and farm tours.
In between Rotorua and Auckland, you will also have the chance to visit the famous glow-worm caves.
After you arrive in Auckland, your time will come to an end, but you will have found yourself having explored many of New Zealand's most famous attractions in a well-paced experience.
This tour covers the best of Christchurch city, the TranzAlpine train journey, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, Queenstown adventure hub, Milford Sound cruise, Rotorua geothermal parks, Maori farm show, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and Auckland city experience.
Upon arrival at Christchurch International Airport, meet our Cholan Tours representative who will assist you with transfer and hotel check-in. Check in and relax after your journey.
Overnight stay at Christchurch.
After breakfast, board the famous TranzAlpine train and enjoy a scenic journey along the Waimakariri River, through Arthur’s Pass and alpine villages. Arrive at Greymouth and continue to the West Coast glacier region by road.
Overnight stay near Franz Josef / Fox Glacier.
After breakfast, travel via the picturesque Haast Pass. Passing the shores of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea. Enjoy stunning views of mountain ranges, native forests, and river valleys before arriving in Queenstown.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
After breakfast, drive through Lumsden to Lake Te Anau. En route, visit the Eglinton Valley, where you pass through the impressive Homer Tunnel. With this, enjoy a scenic cruise on Milford Sound, surrounded by the breathtaking Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.
Return to Queenstown for an overnight stay.
This day is a free day to relax or explore at your own leisure. You can enjoy activities such as bungee jumping, jet boating, white-water rafting, gondola rides, or lake cruises (at your own cost).
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
Transfer from Queenstown to Rotorua (via domestic flight or pre-arranged transfer). Upon arrival, check in and relax.
Overnight stay at Rotorua.
After breakfast, visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see geysers, hot springs, and mud pools. Following this, you can enjoy birdlife and trout viewing. For an immersive cultural experience, visit a traditional New Zealand farm show featuring sheep shearing, cow milking, and sheep dog demonstrations.
Overnight stay at Rotorua.
Travel south through the Waikato region to Waitomo. Explore the famous Glowworm Caves with a guided walk and underground boat ride. Continue to Auckland, known as the “City of Sails.”
Overnight stay in Auckland.
After breakfast, transfer to Auckland Airport for your onward departure.