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Where else in the world can you be snorkeling in crystal-clear waters mid-morning, and skiing powdery snow just a few hours later? Or exploring deep into stunningly rugged rainforest one hour and sailing on an America’s Cup yacht in a glorious harbour setting the next?
All of this natural beauty, unspoilt by the equally impressive cosmopolitan flavour, together with the fact that travelling here is extremely cost-effective, makes New Zealand the perfect place for business and pure pleasure.
Precious, diverse New Zealand is just waiting to be discovered – and the journey is an experience you will never forget.
There is so much to do throughout New Zealand. We provide a sample itinerary below but it is very easy to make your own through the Tourism New Zealand Travel Planner – link to the travel planner here.
Visit Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, and enjoy the best in local food and fashion. Spend a half day out on the harbour in one of the America’s Cup yachts or take a guided walk through Auckland’s volcanic landscape.
Travel south over the Bombay hills, following the Waikato River to Hamilton, then on via Te Awamutu to Waitomo. Visit the Waitomo Caves and enjoy the magical boat-ride through the Glow-worm Grotto. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to arrive in Rotorua. Enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert in the evening. Rotorua is the centre of the geothermal region of New Zealand and is also the main centre for Maori culture.
Boiling mud, geysers and silica deposits surrounding the lake attract visitors from all over the world. Enjoy a thermal tour - visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rainbow Springs and Farm Show and Lake Rotorua. Perhaps take a tour to Mt Tarawera or the Buried Village or enjoy a swim at the Polynesian Spa.
Travel to New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington stopping at Taupo on the way. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Taupo, spending a day fly fishing on one of the many rivers or streams in the region or playing a round of golf at the magnificent Wairakei International Golf Course.
Arriving in Wellington after a beautiful drive through the Desert Road, make time to take a guided tour of Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum of New Zealand. While in Wellington also enjoy the dynamic blend of arts, culture, food and wine that the city has to offer. |
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Depart Wellington for Picton on the Interisland ferry. Upon arrival in Picton board the Coastal Pacific Train which winds its way along the magnificent East Coast to Christchurch.
Enjoy Christchurch, New Zealand’s garden city and take a tour around public and private gardens. Explore the city or experience a horse trek over the hills of Banks Peninsula.
From Christchurch travel south across the Canterbury Plains, through farming communities before climbing up to the high plains of the McKenzie Country, pausing at the Church of the Good Shepherd to view Lake Tekapo. Continue to Mount Cook Village nestled under New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mt Cook. The mountain overlooks a network of glaciers that feed Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. There are a number of activities including walks, tramps and scenic flights surrounded by views of Mt Cook and the glaciers.
From Mt Cook return along the length of Lake Pukaki then head south through Twizel and Omarama to the scenic Lindis Pass. Once over the pass follow the Clutha Valley to its junction with the Kawarau Gorge at Cromwell. Queenstown is reached by following the “gold trail” alongside the winding Kawarau River. Queenstown nestles up to the northern shore of Lake Wakatipu from where it commands an expansive view of the peaks which surround the lake.
Take a Milford Sound Day excursion from Queenstown. Drive through the magnificent beech forests of the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys, through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound for a launch excursion on the fiord. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery including the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak with a full commentary on the natural history of the fiord. Return to Queenstown via coach or take a flight back on a small plane.
Enjoy time in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. Bungy jump, go jet boating, white water rafting, hiking, climbing and horse trekking. Then enjoy a wine tour of one of the best wine regions in New Zealand. Depart for a full day journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef. During the trip you will traverse Kawarau Gorge, Hawera River and Lake Wanaka.
Travel through the magnificent Haast Pass to Haast on the west coast, continuing on to Franz Josef. Enjoy the magnificent Franz Josef glacier then travel onward to Greymouth to board the scenic TranzAlpine for a rail journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery as it traverses the Southern Alps dividing the east and west coasts of the South Island, then crosses the Canterbury Plains back to Christchurch.
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