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Pohutu Geyser in Te Puia – Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
LAND JOURNEY

New Zealand Discoverer

2025 - 2026

Land Tour

New Zealand Discoverer

New Zealand Discoverer

Take in the highlights of the North and South islands. Visit key cities and immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of New Zealand at places such as Rotorua, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Queenstown, Aoraki Mt Cook and the west coast’s glacier country.

12 day Land Tour

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Auckland

Day 2

Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Rotorua

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Rotorua, Taupō, Wellington

Day 5

Wellington, Christchurch

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Christchurch, TranzAlpine Train, Fox Glacier

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Fox Glacier, Queenstown

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Queenstown

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Queenstown, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Te Anau

Insider Experiences

Day 10

Te Anau, Dunedin

Day 11

Dunedin, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo/Takapō

Insider Experiences

Day 12

Lake Tekapo/Takapō, Depart Christchurch

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

11 nights premium accommodation 
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and experienced driver
Premium air-conditioned coach travel
18 meals – 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
Special Farewell Dinner
Savour an authentic Māori Hāngī Feast in Rotorua
Ride the iconic TranzAlpine Train across the Southern Alps
Cruise Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, a magnificent fiord with views of cascading waterfalls

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Waitomo Caves

Descend into the caves beneath the lush Waitomo hills and look up to see a cavern illuminated with hundreds of tiny lights. A sight to behold, the phenomenon is the work of glowworms, which are unique to New Zealand. 

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Smoke and dust fly as food is being prepared for a traditional Maori feast or Hangi, by steaming through heat from underground thermal activity or heated stones in base of pit.

Hāngī Feast

Experience the true warmth and generosity at the heart of Māori culture in Te Puia. Enjoy a Haka pōwhiri (cultural welcome), dance performances and the sharing of a traditional meal of fish, lamb and vegetables slow cooked in earth ovens known as Hāngī. 

Interislander Ferry

Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic voyages on the Interislander ferry en route to Picton. Take in marvellous sights as you navigate Cook Strait, travelling from the North Island to the South Island. 

TranzAlpine Train

Journey across the South Island from coast to coast on this world-famous rail journey. Climb over the snow-capped Southern Alps through striking scenery to the wild West Coast. 

Early morning at the beach on lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, with the wharf on the right hand side and Queenstown Gardens of the left and Southern Alps in the background.

Stunning Views of Lake Wakatipu

Relax and unwind in your room at Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, which boasts sublime views of Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped peaks of The Remarkables. You’ll be just a short stroll from Queenstown’s vibrant centre, allowing you to explore and make the most of all that this lively resort town has to offer.

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.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change

  • Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, and entrance fees as specified, as well as airport transfers on the first and last day

  • Prices are for the land tour only. Flights not included

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