Ideal for someone who does not want to drive but appreciate being escorted each day by a professional Italian speaking guide, this itinerary will show the most interesting aspects of both New Zealand North & South Islands.
After arriving in Auckland take a regional flight to Bay of Islands where you can admire historical buildings, Kawiti Caves’, glowworms Waipoua, Forest giant sequoias, Russel Island and reach the famous Hole in the Rock by boat. Return to Auckland (city visit) and continue to Matamata, enjoy a guided tour of one of “The Lord of the Rings” film set locations followed by a traditional Maori dinner and dance show.
Rotorua, a geothermically active area will show you geysers, mud pools and beautiful lakes.
Flight over Christchurch (not included), continue to Tepako Lake, passing through New Zealander Alps before arriving in Wanaka. Your journey continues to Queenstown, adrenaline capital of the world and starting point for Milford Sound Fjord cruise reaching the Tasmania Sea where you can admire numerous waterfalls, rock cliffs, Mitre Peak and many seals and dolphins.
Continue through the glacier regions (Franz Joseph & Fox Glacier) and Panukaiki with its famous Pankake Rocks.
On the Western Coast enjoy a whale watching cruise from Kaikoura and visit Christchurch before the end of your tour.

NOTE: Departure is only guaranteed with a minimum of 6 participants. Contact us to require all the dates of departure.

Day 1

Arrive in Auckland
Meet your Italian speaking local guide and transfer to hotel
Accommodation in 4.5* hotel (1 night)

Day 2

Breakfast
Meet your Italian speaking local guide and fellow group participants
Transfer to airport
Flight Auckland – Kerikeri
Visit the historical sights of Kerikeri
Transfer to Paihia,, visit the historical location of Waitangi and the Haruru waterfalls
Ferry to Russel Island and visit its historical town. Dinner at Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell
Return ferry to Paihia
Accommodation in 3.5* hotel (1 nights)

Day 3

Breakfast
Board a Fullers cruise to Cape Brett, and visit the famous “Hole in the Rock”
In the afternoon visit Kawiti Caves inhabited by thousands of glowworms. Continue towards the northern coast until Hokianga Gulf
After dinner in hotel (not included) join a guided visit of the Waipoua forest with your Maori local guide
Accommodation in 4* hotel (1 night)

Day 4

Breakfast
Transfer to Auckland
Stop at Matakohe to visit the Kauri Museum
Lunch break at Matakana village
Arrive in Auckland in the afternoon
Accommodation in 4.5* hotel (2 nights)

Day 5

Breakfast
Guided visit of the city Muriwai regional park, Auckland Museum, Parnell & Mission Bay, The Viaduct, Sky Tower)

Day 6

Breakfast
Transfer to Matamata
Guided tour of Hobbiton, “Lord of the Rings” movie set
Buffet lunch
Continue to Rotorua
In the afternoon visit Te Puia, Kiwi House e Maori Arts & Crafts Institute
Traditional Maori dinner with concert show
Accommodation in 4* hotel (1 night)

Day 7

Breakfast
Morning visit to Waimangu thermal reserve, Lake Green and Blue Lake e del lago Blue
Transfer to Rotorua airport
Flight Rotorua – Christchurch
Lunch and city visit
In the afternoon continue to Lake Tekapo
Accommodation in 4* hotel (1 night)

Day 8

Breakfast
Visit Tekapo
Continue to Wanaka though MacKenzie Country
Stop at Mt. Cook Village
Accommodation in 4* hotel (1 night)