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New Zealand Odyssey – North to South Islands

Top Highlights

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Enjoy views of mountainous peaks and cascading waterfalls as you sail along the rich waterways of Milford Sound

Auckland, New Zealand

Take in Auckland’s bustling harbours and the scenic viewpoints overlooking its coast on a guided city tour

1920 AS 355564475 Awaroa Beach, Abel Tasman National Park

Discover South Island’s pristine coastal vistas with a guided excursion into the popular Abel Tasman National Park

1920 AS 456945867 Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

Take in the glittering granite cliffs and idyllic subtropical vistas with a cruise across the Bay of Islands

Itinerary

More highlights

Pass Marlborough Sounds on an inter-island crossing and sample some of the South Island’s fine local wines with a stop at a local vineyard.

Delve beneath the surface for a caving experience beneath Te Anau, a system famous for its underground waterfalls and luminous glowworms.

Cruise along Lake Wakatipu on a vintage, coal-fired steamboat, visit a local farm and enjoy a buffet-style lunch on an optional excursion.

Join an optional visit to the Royal Albatross Sanctuary, a conservation centre on the Otago Peninsula, and see its majestic birds up close.

Watch conservation in action with a visit to the National Kiwi Sanctuary.

Learn about North Island’s Māori heritage with a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

What the price includes

  • 17 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Auckland (2 nights), Paihia (2), Rotorua (2), Wellington (1), Nelson (2), Christchurch (2), Twizel (1), Dunedin (2), Te Anau (1), and Queenstown (2), plus three nights on the aircraft
  • Tour of Auckland
  • Visit to Parry Kauri Park and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • Cruise around the Bay of Islands
  • Tour of Rotorua
  • Visit the National Kiwi Sanctuary
  • Tour of Te Puia Thermal Park and Te Po dinner experience
  • Stops at Huka Falls and Lake Taupo
  • Ride aboard the Wellington cable car
  • Interislander ferry crossing through the Cook Strait and the Marlborough Sounds
  • Wine tasting in Marlborough
  • Cruise in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Tour of Christchurch and punting in the park with full-day tram pass
  • Visit to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park
  • Excursion to Oamaru and Moeraki
  • Tour of Dunedin
  • Visit to Te Anau Caves
  • Cruise in Milford Sound
  • Return flights to Auckland and from Queenstown, plus a ferry crossing to South Island
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
Tour Only

September 2026 - December 2027

from £4,914 pp

10 dates available

Birmingham

September 2026 - December 2027

from £7,560 pp

10 dates available

London Heathrow

September 2026 - December 2027

from £7,151 pp

10 dates available

Manchester

September 2026 - December 2027

from £7,560 pp

10 dates available

Accommodation

SkyCity Hotel, Auckland
New Zealand Odyssey – North to South Islands Touring Hotels New ZealandYou will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Further information

Terms and conditions:

10% maximum discount applies to short and long haul tours in 2025 and 2026. All other holidays and tours will have up to 10% discount applied. This May campaign applies to new bookings only made between 1 and 30 May 2025, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Tour & Cruise, Festive, Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Lapland, Andre Rieu events, Wimbledon and the Edinburgh Tattoo. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotion, concession or discount.
 
When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, holiday insurance and any extras) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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