New Zealand Highlighter
Escorted Tour
New Zealand Highlighter
New Zealand Highlighter
Discover the very best of New Zealand over 14 days. Visit Auckland, the Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Wellington in the North Island. In the south, ride the TranzAlpine train, see idyllic surrounds at Franz Josef, cruise the full length of Milford Sound and visit Queenstown, Dunedin, Aoraki Mount Cook and Christchurch.
Itinerary
Trip Inclusions
Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.
Inclusions - Freedom of Choice inclusions in five locations
Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.
Te Pā Tū
Enjoy a feast of Māori delicacies and performance of Haka, song and storytelling at Te Pā Tū (Māori Village). Over a magical evening, you will be welcomed with a Haka pōwhiri (cultural welcome) and then be treated to further captivating performances while enjoying seasonal canapés, chef selected aperitifs and a seasonal three-course dinner.
Interislander Ferry
Take the iconic Interislander ferry from Wellington on the North Island to Picton on the South Island. Travel through the serene waters of Wellington Harbour and across Cook Strait, then journey through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds.
TranzAlpine Train
Experience the romance of rail travel aboard the TranzAlpine train on one of the world’s most scenic rail routes. Admire ever-changing landscapes and spectacular gorges as you journey through the famous Southern Alps and along the Waimakariri River.
Franz Josef/Waiau
Drive through Westland Tai Poutini National Park and see the dramatic surrounds of the Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere. Tonight, you will stay at the luxurious Te Waonui Forest Retreat. Relax and unwind amid the lush rainforest and breathtaking scenery, before enjoying a four-course degustation fine dining experience.
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Cruise
A cruise through Milford Sound/Piopiotahi draws you into a magical world of snow-dusted mountains, breathtaking scenery and engaging wildlife. Edge close to tumbling waterfalls and colonies of seals and penguins, all beneath the ramparts of mighty peaks that rise sheer from the water as they stretch to the vast sky above.
Trip Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Notes
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Day 1: Flights to arrive by 9.00am to join Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. Flights arriving after this may forfeit some Freedom of Choice options due to operating times.
Prices are for land/ferry and rail only. Flights not included unless specified