The Spirit of New Zealand

This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Reconnect with your spirit on a curated journey through New Zealand’s most restorative landscapes, from the emerald rainforests of the North Island to the crystalline glaciers of the South. Your adventure begins with the grounding energy of Auckland’s wild coasts and the artistic serenity of the Coromandel, before diving deep into the healing geothermal waters and indigenous wisdom of Rotorua. Every moment is designed to balance the senses, whether you are molding clay in a local pottery studio or feeling the powerful pulse of a Māori cultural performance.

The journey elevates as you fly to the Southern Alps for a masterclass in "hot and cold" therapy, featuring lakefront saunas in Queenstown and the thrilling spray of a wilderness jet boat in Glenorchy. After two nights of alpine stillness beneath the dark skies of Mt Cook and a face-to-face encounter with ancient ice, you’ll wind down in Christchurch with a guided culinary safari. This is more than a tour; it is a holistic immersion into the "Manaakitanga" (hospitality) and natural majesty of Aotearoa, leaving you revitalized long after you return home.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Kai Safari with Amiki Cultural Food Tours

Included activity: Coast and Rainforest Full Day Tour with Bush and Beach - Lunch Included

Included activity: Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruise

Included activity: Pottery Class with Driving Creek Railway & Potteries

Included activity: Restorative Journey with Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Rotorua to Queenstown

Included activity: 60 Minute Social Sauna Session at Watershed Saunas Queenstown

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: The Spirit of New Zealand

Day 1: Kia ora, Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland
Accommodation: Abstract Hotel & Residences

Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
Accommodation: Abstract Hotel & Residences

Day 3: Coastal curves and golden sands
Accommodation: Buffalo Lodge

Day 4: Explore the idyllic beaches and forests of the Coromandel
Accommodation: Buffalo Lodge

Day 5: Local craftsmanship and travel to the Māori cultural capital of Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 6: From volcanic landscapes to an immersive cultural evening
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 7: Fly from Rotorua to the crown jewel of the Southern Alps, Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 8: From mountain peaks to a delicious evening at the station
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 9: Explore the breath-taking Dart River in Mt Aspiring National Park
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 10: Follow the Southern Alps north to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 11: Visit the amazing Tasman Glacier and get up close with the icebergs
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 12: Leave the mountains behind to arrive to the East Coast and Christchurch
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 13: The day is yours to explore Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 14: Time to say goodbye to Aotearoa-New Zealand