Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to New Zealand
Your flight departs from Frankfurt in economy class, heading toward Christchurch on the other side of the world. It's a long journey, so settle in and get comfortable for what comes next.
- Day 2
Christchurch
After a brief stop in Singapore, you continue on to New Zealand. The final leg brings you closer to the land of the Kiwis and all the landscapes waiting for you.
- Day 3
Christchurch Arrival
You touch down in Christchurch and transfer to your hotel where you can rest after the long flight. Later in the evening, your German-speaking tour guide joins you for dinner and walks through the itinerary for the days ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Day 4
Dunedin
Start with a quick city tour of Christchurch, then drive toward Dunedin with the Southern Alps framing the scenery. You'll stop to photograph the Moeraki Boulders along the beach, walk through Dunedin's Victorian architecture, and head to the Otago Peninsula in the early evening to see the yellow-eyed penguin colony.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short city tour of Christchurch
- Yellow-eyed penguin colony visit on Otago Peninsula
Landmarks/POIs Moeraki Boulders Otago Peninsula Southern Alps - Day 5
Te Anau
Begin in the morning at Larnach Castle, a 19th-century mansion and New Zealand's only castle. From there, drive through deep rivers and lush fields toward Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park. In the evening, take a short boat trip to the glowworm caves where thousands of glowworms create a natural starry sky above you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Larnach Castle and Gardens
- Glowworm caves boat trip
Landmarks/POIs Larnach Castle Fiordland National Park - Day 6
Queenstown
Spend the day on a boat tour of Doubtful Sound, one of the tour's highlights where you'll see waterfalls carved into rugged cliffs and watch for diverse wildlife. After that, drive to Queenstown, the adventure capital, which sits on Lake Wakatipu with views of the Remarkables mountain range.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Doubtful Sound boat tour
Landmarks/POIs Doubtful Sound Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables - Day 7
Queenstown
This day is yours to use however you want in Queenstown. Take a walk along Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables as your backdrop, or go for an adrenaline-filled jet boat ride if that appeals to you. The town offers plenty to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Scenic walk around Lake Wakatipu
Landmarks/POIs Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables - Day 8
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Leave Queenstown and drive to Arrowtown, a historic gold mining town with character. Then continue over winding roads through the Haast Pass to reach the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, which once carved their way through rainforest almost down to the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Arrowtown Haast Pass Fox Glacier Franz Josef Glacier - Day 9
Greymouth
Take a short hike on Franz Josef Glacier, and if you want something extra, book a helicopter flight around the glacier on site. Afterward, continue along the wild west coast to Hokitika, a center for green jade work. Stop at the Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki before heading back to Greymouth, the largest town on this coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier hike
- Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki visit
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight around the glacier (bookable on site)
Landmarks/POIs Franz Josef Glacier Hokitika Pancake Rocks Greymouth - Day 10
Kaikoura
Drive inland over the Lewis Pass and head to Kaikoura, nestled between towering mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Take a 30-minute scenic flight in a small plane where you might catch sight of whales and dolphins from above, an experience quite different from the usual whale watching.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching tour in Kaikoura scenic flight
Landmarks/POIs Lewis Pass Kaikoura - Day 11
Wellington
Board the ferry from Picton and sail through the Marlborough Sound toward Wellington. The passage takes you past lonely bays and forested hills that go right down to the water's edge, making it one of the more beautiful ferry trips you'll take. Arrive in Wellington, New Zealand's capital, and if you're interested, ride the cable car up for views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Picton to Wellington through Marlborough Sound
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride in Wellington
Landmarks/POIs Marlborough Sound Wellington - Day 12
Napier
After a short city tour of Wellington, travel to Napier. This city has a fascinating story: it was almost completely destroyed by a severe earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt using contemporary Art Deco style. It's now recognized as the Art Deco capital of the world, and you'll tour the city to see its unique architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wellington city tour
- Napier city tour
Landmarks/POIs Wellington Napier - Day 13
Taupo
Drive along the Thermal Explorer Highway from Napier to Taupo with great views along the way. You'll see Huka Falls with its powerful rushing water and explore the geothermal area at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Later in the evening, walk across 28 illuminated suspension bridges at heights up to 20 meters through 120-year-old redwood trees on the Redwoods Nightlight Walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Wai-O-Tapu thermal area tour
- Redwoods Nightlight Walk
Landmarks/POIs Huka Falls Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Redwoods Visitor Centre - Day 14
Rotorua
Rotorua is yours to explore as you like. Swim in one of the natural hot pools if you'd like, or take the Skyline Gondola up Mount Ngongotanha for views over the city and Lake Rotorua. In the evening, visit Te Puia to learn about Maori history and culture, have a traditional hangi buffet dinner, and finish with hot chocolate on a naturally heated rock terrace overlooking the Pahutu Geyser.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hangi buffet dinner at Te Puia)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Maori cultural experience
- Traditional hangi buffet dinner
- Pahutu Geyser viewing
Optional Activities
- Hot pool dip in Rotorua
- Skyline Gondola ride on Mount Ngongotaha
Landmarks/POIs Lake Rotorua Mount Ngongotaha Te Puia Pahutu Geyser - Day 15
Coromandel Peninsula
Start your morning at the National Kiwi Hatchery to see behind the scenes of a breeding station for New Zealand's national bird. Head to Matamata and take a guided tour through Hobbiton Movie Set, where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed. Finish the day at Coromandel Peninsula with its rolling hills, forested ridges, beaches, and rugged coastlines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- National Kiwi Hatchery visit in Rotorua
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour in Matamata
Landmarks/POIs Hobbiton Movie Set Coromandel Peninsula - Day 16
Coromandel Peninsula
Check out Hot Water Beach at Coromandel, keeping an eye on tidal conditions. Then switch gears and ride the Driving Creek Railway, a narrow-gauge train that winds through forest and passes impressive kauri trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach visit
- Driving Creek Railway journey
Landmarks/POIs Hot Water Beach Driving Creek Railway - Day 17
Auckland
Drive to Auckland, also called the city of sail, which sits between two large harbors. This is New Zealand's largest city, and you'll take a city tour to get to know it. In the evening, head to the Orbit Restaurant at the top of the Sky Tower, 328 meters up, for your farewell dinner with views across the entire city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Sky Tower Orbit Restaurant at 328 meters height with views of Auckland)
Included Activities
- Auckland city tour
- Farewell dinner at Sky Tower Orbit Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Auckland Sky Tower Auckland - Day 18
Departure from Auckland
After breakfast, you'll be picked up and taken to the airport for your flight home. You depart via Singapore, leaving behind the land of the long white cloud.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Arrival Home
You arrive back home and complete your journey after your New Zealand adventure, carrying those memories with you.
