Arrive in Auckland and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Visit Weta Workshop Unleashed for an Immersive behind-the-scenes experience of film magic. The afternoon Is free to explore Auckland's museums, shopping precincts, or scenic viewpoints.

Pick up your car rental this morning and travel south from Auckland to the Iconic Hobbiton Movie Set. Enjoy a guided tour of the Shire, Bag End, and Green Dragon Inn before continuing on to Rotorua.

Enjoy a full day at leisure In Rotorua. Explore geothermal parks, bubbling mud pools, and hot springs, or visit cultural attractions showcasing Maori heritage. Optional spa experiences, nature walks, or lakeside activities allow you to relax and e...

Travel from Rotorua to Taupo, enjoying scenic landscapes on route. We recommend a stop at the Aratlatla Rapids and the powerful Huka Falls to witness thundering turquoise waters. Continue along Lake Taupo's shores before arriving at your accommoda...

Drive through the heart of the North Island today, passing volcanic landscapes and rolling farmland. Enjoy scenic stops along the way before arriving In Wellington, where the harbour, culture, and vibrant food scene await.

Explore Wellington today. Included Is a tour of Weta Workshop, home to an entire team of creative artisans who've helped bring to life The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies and many others. Take an exclusive glimpse through the windows of th...

Transfer to the ferry terminal In Wellington for the Interislander Journey across Cook Strait. Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds before arriving Into Picton.

Drive south from Picton today to Kalkoura. You may like to spend some time among Marlborough's renowned vineyards before continuing along the scenic coastline. Arrive In Kalkoura, famous for marine life, fresh seafood, and striking coastal scenery.

Time this morning for an optional whale watching tour, before you continue south to Christchurch today. Christchurch Is a vibrant garden city blending English heritage, creative renewal, riverside charm, and easy access to Canterbury's stunning la...

Join your Lord of the Rings tour this morning and journey to the Edoras filming location: remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country station, home of Mt Sunday. See how this peaceful mountain was transformed Into Edoras, the capltal city of the Ro...

Drive to Twizel today. Stop at Lake Tekapo on the way to admire turquoise waters of the lake and take a soak In the hot springs. Continue through stunning Mackenzie Country landscapes, enjoying mountain vistas and alpine scenery before arriving In...

Travel from Twizel to Wanaka today. We recommend diverting via Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Here pause to admire New Zealand's highest peak and enjoy one of the spectacular walks. Continue through stunning valleys and tussock landscapes, arriv...

Enjoy a morning at leisure with time to explore the lakeside town. This afternoon cruise close to the center of Lake Wanaka to the magical Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve - a unique glacial remnant of the last Ice age. On the Island, walk to the se...