New Zealand · Fully Escorted Coach Tour
17 Day Ultimate New Zealand
Fully escorted coach tour from Auckland to Christchurch, with return flights from London Heathrow and 16 nights in 3-4 star accommodation.
Includes 10% Savings Per Person. Price shown includes local taxes which are paid at the time of booking. Tour Operator: Anzcro
About This Tour
Travel in a luxury coach with an experienced tour guide from Auckland to Christchurch, experiencing the very best of New Zealand from Waitomo's glowworm caves to Doubtful Sound's wilderness.
This fully escorted journey includes visits to Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, Queenstown, Dunedin and the spectacular West Coast, with the TranzAlpine train to finish.
Tour highlights
Waitomo Caves Experience
Explore the famous Waitomo Caves and their glowworms on the journey south from Auckland.
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Cruise the remote fiords of Doubtful Sound deep within Fiordland National Park.
TranzAlpine Train Experience
End your journey aboard the TranzAlpine through the majestic Southern Alps.
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Itinerary
17 days · Auckland to Christchurch
Arrive Auckland
Fly from London Heathrow and arrive in Auckland, the City of Sails, ready to begin your Ultimate New Zealand adventure.
Meals: In-flight
Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Travel south through the Waikato to the Waitomo Caves Experience before continuing to the geothermal heart of Rotorua.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Rotorua
Discover the Buried Village in Rotorua, enjoy a Lake Tarawera Visit and the Lake Aniwhenua Cultural Experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Rotorua – Taupo – Napier
Visit the thundering Huka Falls at Taupo before continuing to the Art Deco city of Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Meals: Breakfast
Napier
Explore Napier and enjoy a Mission Estate Winery Lunch & Wine Tasting in Hawke's Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Napier – Wellington
Travel to Wellington, New Zealand's capital, and visit the Te Papa National Museum of New Zealand.
Meals: Breakfast
Wellington – Picton – Marlborough
Cross Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry to Picton and continue into the wine region of Marlborough.
Meals: Breakfast
Marlborough – Nelson
Enjoy a Wither Hills Winery Lunch in Marlborough before continuing to the sunny city of Nelson.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Nelson – Christchurch
Journey down the east coast via Kaikoura to Christchurch, the Garden City.
Meals: Breakfast
Christchurch – Moeraki – Dunedin
Travel south to the famous Moeraki Boulders before arriving in the Scottish-flavoured city of Dunedin.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Dunedin – Gore – Te Anau
Visit Larnach Castle in Dunedin, explore the Hokonui Moonshine Museum in Gore, then continue to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland.
Meals: Breakfast
Doubtful Sound Cruise
Experience the breathtaking Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise deep within Fiordland National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Te Anau – Queenstown
Travel to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Queenstown & Arrowtown
Visit the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown and enjoy Queenstown at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Queenstown free time
Enjoy a free day in Queenstown to explore, relax or take an optional excursion.
Meals: Breakfast
Queenstown – West Coast
Cross the Southern Alps via Haast Pass to the West Coast and visit the Greenstone and Glass Blowing Factory in Hokitika.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
TranzAlpine – Christchurch
Board the TranzAlpine Train Experience from Greymouth across the Southern Alps, then conclude your tour in Christchurch.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Return flights from London Heathrow
16 nights' 3-4 star accommodation
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners
Experienced Tour Guide
Travel in a Luxury Coach
Waitomo Caves Experience
Lake Tarawera Visit
Buried Village in Rotorua
Lake Aniwhenua Cultural Experience
Huka Falls
Mission Estate Winery Lunch & Wine Tasting
Te Papa National Museum of New Zealand
Interislander Ferry
Wither Hills Winery Lunch in Marlborough
Moeraki Boulders
Larnach Castle visit
Explore the Hokonui Moonshine Museum
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Visit Arrowtown
Greenstone and Glass Blowing Factory visit
TranzAlpine Train Experience
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Terms and conditions
Prices shown are per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin room. Departure 09 February 2027 from London Heathrow. Fully Escorted Tour package price is £6,700.00pp including local tax — no additional payment required on arrival. Includes a 10% saving. A £335pp deposit secures your booking under our Peace of Mind Guarantee. Optional travel insurance is available from £112pp.
Tour details TBC. Includes 1pc hold luggage per person. Flight carrier TBC. Exclusive 10% saving on all Kirra escorted tours and complimentary airport lounge passes from a major UK airport for Hays Travel customers.
Operated by Kirra Tours. Starts in Auckland and ends in Christchurch. Destinations visited: Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Dunedin and Christchurch.
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners are included. Advertised offers are subject to availability and can change without prior notice. All prices correct at time of print but are subject to change. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure.