Tour highlights: Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula - Tauranga - (Rotorua) - Whakatane - White Island - East Cape - Gisborne - Napier - Hawke's Bay - Martinborough - Wellington - Blenheim - Marlborough wines - Kaikoura - Christchurch
6 wine production areas 3 cities
2 islands (North Island and South Island)
2 islands (North Island and South Island)
This New Zealand Revisited Tour is designed with three types of travellers in mind:
- those who had already been to New Zealand before and wish to complete their exploration
- persons with a special interest in wine, wineries, winemaking and vineyards
- those who wish to visit New Zealand out of the beaten track
Suggested Tours
Essential (14)
Day 1: Auckland
Early arrival at Auckland International Airport. Transfer to your accommodation (available from 12:00). Time for rest and sightseeing including Devonport, Takapuna Beaches and Mount Victoria. Early dinner and two nights in Auckland.
Early arrival at Auckland International Airport. Transfer to your accommodation (available from 12:00). Time for rest and sightseeing including Devonport, Takapuna Beaches and Mount Victoria. Early dinner and two nights in Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland
West Auckland winery tours and nature walks. Alternatively, day tour to Waiheke Island. Second night in Auckland.
West Auckland winery tours and nature walks. Alternatively, day tour to Waiheke Island. Second night in Auckland.
Day 3: Auckland - Coromandel
Scenic coastal road. Hotel du Vin lunch (De Redcliffe vineyard). 2 nights on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Scenic coastal road. Hotel du Vin lunch (De Redcliffe vineyard). 2 nights on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Day 4: Coromandel Peninsula
Tour of the Coromandel Peninsula, including Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach and Thames gold mine. 2nd night on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Tour of the Coromandel Peninsula, including Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach and Thames gold mine. 2nd night on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Day 5: Coromandel - Tauranga
Waihi gold mine. Morton Estate winery. Tauranga and Mount Maunganui beach. 2 nights in Tauranga.
Waihi gold mine. Morton Estate winery. Tauranga and Mount Maunganui beach. 2 nights in Tauranga.
Day 6: Tauranga
Day tour to Rotorua, to see the geysers, geothermal areas or Maori song and dance performance you had not seen on your previous trip. Alternatively, quiet day shopping, local sightseeing or beach in Tauranga. 2nd night in Tauranga.
Day tour to Rotorua, to see the geysers, geothermal areas or Maori song and dance performance you had not seen on your previous trip. Alternatively, quiet day shopping, local sightseeing or beach in Tauranga. 2nd night in Tauranga.
Day 7: Tauranga -Whakatane
Kiwifruit orchard tour. Red Barn Craft centre. Waterwheel heritage museum. 2 nights in Whakatane.
Kiwifruit orchard tour. Red Barn Craft centre. Waterwheel heritage museum. 2 nights in Whakatane.
Day 8: White Island
Day cruise to White Island active volcano. Island guided walk (some degree of fitness required). Alternatively, full day farm and nature tour. 2nd night in Whakatane.
Day cruise to White Island active volcano. Island guided walk (some degree of fitness required). Alternatively, full day farm and nature tour. 2nd night in Whakatane.
Day 9: Whakatane - East Cape
Panoramic coastal road alongside Pacific Ocean. Bush and beach walks. Oroi scenic reserve. Overnight near the East Cape.
Panoramic coastal road alongside Pacific Ocean. Bush and beach walks. Oroi scenic reserve. Overnight near the East Cape.
Day 10: East Cape - Gisborne
Morning walk to the East Cape. The international date line is only miles away. Gisborne vineyards. Overnight in Gisborne.
Morning walk to the East Cape. The international date line is only miles away. Gisborne vineyards. Overnight in Gisborne.
Day 11: Gisborne - Napier
Mahia peninsula garden tour. Whakaki lagoon. 2 nights in Napier.
Mahia peninsula garden tour. Whakaki lagoon. 2 nights in Napier.
Day 12: Napier
Art Deco tour. Napier and Hawke's Bay vineyards and wineries. Second night in Napier.
Art Deco tour. Napier and Hawke's Bay vineyards and wineries. Second night in Napier.
Day 13: Napier - Martinborough
Norsewood Norwegian heritage village. Dannevirke Danish colony. Mt Bruce natural park and native bird aviaries. Martinborough and its praised red wines. Overnight in Martinborough.
Norsewood Norwegian heritage village. Dannevirke Danish colony. Mt Bruce natural park and native bird aviaries. Martinborough and its praised red wines. Overnight in Martinborough.
Day 14: Martinborough - Wellington
Wellington, the southernmost capital in the world. Mt Victoria panoramic view, Old St Pauls Cathedral, Te Papa National Museum. Overnight in Wellington.
Wellington, the southernmost capital in the world. Mt Victoria panoramic view, Old St Pauls Cathedral, Te Papa National Museum. Overnight in Wellington.
Day 15: Wellington - Blenheim (Marlborough)
Cook Strait ferry crossing - a spectacular 3-hour cruise in the Marlborough Sounds. Queen Charlotte Sound sights. Picton. 2 nights in Blenheim (Marlborough).
Cook Strait ferry crossing - a spectacular 3-hour cruise in the Marlborough Sounds. Queen Charlotte Sound sights. Picton. 2 nights in Blenheim (Marlborough).
Day 16: Blenheim (Marlborough)
Wine trail around Blenheim. Visit the most important wine producing area of New Zealand. Vineyard lunch. Alternatively, beach and bush walks. 2nd night in Blenheim (Marlborough).
Wine trail around Blenheim. Visit the most important wine producing area of New Zealand. Vineyard lunch. Alternatively, beach and bush walks. 2nd night in Blenheim (Marlborough).
Day 17: Blenheim - Kaikoura
Scenic coastal road (Pacific Ocean). Scenic drive to Hanmer Springs. Time to relax in the thermal pools. Overnight in Kaikoura.
Scenic coastal road (Pacific Ocean). Scenic drive to Hanmer Springs. Time to relax in the thermal pools. Overnight in Kaikoura.
Day 18: Kaikoura - Christchurch
Early morning pelagic bird watching cruise or whale watching cruise. Overnight in Christchurch.
Early morning pelagic bird watching cruise or whale watching cruise. Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 19: Christchurch
Time to discover Christchurch out of the beaten track. Alternatively, day scenic drive to Akaroa French colony. Drop-off at Christchurch International or domestic airport. Haere ra e te manuhiri tuarangi (farewell, honoured guests).
Time to discover Christchurch out of the beaten track. Alternatively, day scenic drive to Akaroa French colony. Drop-off at Christchurch International or domestic airport. Haere ra e te manuhiri tuarangi (farewell, honoured guests).