Ultimate New Zealand | Southbound | Oct 2025
Sept 2026
Tour Description:
Geysers and glaciers. Māori settlements, mighty cities and majestic mountains. If NZ doesn't impress you with its diverse beauty, nothing will. Cruising from Auckland in the north to Christchurch in the South – with stop-offs in Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown and more top class adventure spots along the way – this one is the ultimate adventure, offering up over 65 optional activities from whale watching to skydiving and beyond.
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Dates & Pricing
Monday 06 Oct 25 — Sunday 26 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,257 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 14 Oct 25 — Monday 03 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,257 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 22 Oct 25 — Tuesday 11 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,257 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 30 Oct 25 — Wednesday 19 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,257 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 07 Nov 25 — Thursday 27 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,257 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 15 Nov 25 — Friday 05 Dec 25 | Starting at $4,257 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 23 Nov 25 — Saturday 13 Dec 25 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 01 Dec 25 — Sunday 21 Dec 25 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 09 Dec 25 — Monday 29 Dec 25 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 17 Dec 25 — Tuesday 06 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 21 Dec 25 — Saturday 10 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 25 Dec 25 — Wednesday 14 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 29 Dec 25 — Sunday 18 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 02 Jan 26 — Thursday 22 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 06 Jan 26 — Monday 26 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 10 Jan 26 — Friday 30 Jan 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 14 Jan 26 — Tuesday 03 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 18 Jan 26 — Saturday 07 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 22 Jan 26 — Wednesday 11 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 26 Jan 26 — Sunday 15 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 30 Jan 26 — Thursday 19 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 03 Feb 26 — Monday 23 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Feb 26 — Friday 27 Feb 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 11 Feb 26 — Tuesday 03 Mar 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 15 Feb 26 — Saturday 07 Mar 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 19 Feb 26 — Wednesday 11 Mar 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 27 Feb 26 — Thursday 19 Mar 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Mar 26 — Friday 27 Mar 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 23 Mar 26 — Sunday 12 Apr 26 | Starting at $4,356 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 08 Apr 26 — Tuesday 28 Apr 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 24 Apr 26 — Thursday 14 May 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 10 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 26 May 26 — Monday 15 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 06 Jun 26 — Friday 26 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 20 Jun 26 — Friday 10 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 27 Jun 26 — Friday 17 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,293 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 04 Jul 26 — Friday 24 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 11 Jul 26 — Friday 31 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 18 Jul 26 — Friday 07 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 25 Jul 26 — Friday 14 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 01 Aug 26 — Friday 21 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 15 Aug 26 — Friday 04 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 29 Aug 26 — Friday 18 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 12 Sep 26 — Friday 02 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 26 Sep 26 — Friday 16 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,185 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
6 Dinner (D)
20 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
Christchurch: Which Version is Northbound vs Southbound? Southbound trips start in Auckland and end in Christchurch. Northbound trips start in Christchurch and finish in Auckland. They’re both the same itineraries, just in reverse.
Included Experience
Auckland: Cameras at the ready folks, the views will be extraordinary here.
Auckland: With sailboats at every angle, this is a beaut view indeed.
Whangārei: See the work of the visionary Austrian painter, architect and ecological activist who made New Zealand his spiritual home.
Paihia: The Waitangi Treaty Grounds might just be NZ's most important historical site, marking the place where the British Crown and the Māori people signed their first accords back in 1840.
Paihia: A dinner of fish 'n' chips, enjoyed while overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. Is this heaven? No sir, it's just salt and vinegar.
Rotorua: A traditional Māori cultural performance, topped off with a traditional Māori feast... this ought to satisfy even the keenest of culture vultures.
Rotorua: Wait til you see 'em. Wait til you smell 'em. These geothermic mudpools are a thing to behold.
Huka Falls: Huka falls is a jaw-jutting display of natural hydro power. Here you'll see 220,000 litres of water tumble over the waterfall... per second that is(!)
Mount Ruapehu: Today we'll check out Mt Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano elevated almost 2,800 metres into the air!
Mount Ruapehu: See even more of the sights made famous by "The Lord of the Rings."
Kaikōura: We'll take a spectacular drive along the Kaikōura Coast, and pay a visit to a nearby seal colony. Yup, it's a coastal cuteness overload.
Arthur's Pass: Check out the village that has been a haven for mountain climbers for over a century. Better keep your camera ready and eyes peeled - because this is spot where you might be able to get a glimpse of rare alpine parrots AKA Keas.
Wānaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Arrowtown: A historic gold mining town, Arrowtown is known as one of the cutest towns in New Zealand, so see for yourself on a walking tour that covers all the best things to see in Arrowtown.
Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks - and get that iconic Insta pic too!
Lake Tekapo: We'll stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine... and watch happily on as NZ's astonishing natural beauty takes your breath away.
Lake Tekapo: The Dark Sky Experience combines Māori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display.
Make Travel Matter®
Rotorua: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, we'll head to National Kiwi Hatchery near Rotorua to learn all about the locals' efforts to protect New Zealand's adorable national bird.
Kaikōura: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, we'll meet eco-warrior Sabrina Leucht, who has dedicated many years of her life to helping New Zealand's injured native birds... and is now working to establish the region's first wildlife hospital.
Hokitika: The South Island is known for Pounamu (in fact, it’s even named after the stuff.) Today in Hokitika, we’ll meet with a local Māori Guide, who’ll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Māori people. After that, we’ll go and check some out for ourselves.
Te Anau: Today we’ll visit a local farm in Te Anau to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture. We’ll learn all about farming, as well as the Fairlight Foundation and the work that they do.