Day 1 – Auckland: Late morning arrival and transfer to the Langham Hotel for 2 nights. (N)

Day 2 – Auckland: Day at leisure. For optional excursions. (N)

Day 3 – To Rotorua: Collect your hire car and drive south to the volcanic town of Rotorua. You may wish to visit the glow-worm caves at Waitomo en route. Stay 2 nights at A-Kahu House. (B)

Day 4 – Rotorua: Day at leisure to explore the volcanic attractions of Rotorua. A Rotorua Diamond Pass is included. For details and optional excursions. (B)

Day 5 – To Hawke’s Bay: Take a scenic drive east to the wine-growing region of Hawke’s Bay. Stay 2 nights at Mangapapa Petit Hotel. (B)

Day 6 – Hawke’s Bay: Afternoon shared tour to some of Hawke’s Bay’s best wineries. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 7 – To Martinborough: Drive south to the Wairarapa region. Stay 2 nights at Parehua Martinborough Country Estate. (B)

Day 8 – Martinborough: Full-day private tour of the small towns of south Wairarapa. Explore historic townships and meet the people behind the scenes of premium wine brands and boutique food producers. (B, L)

Day 9 – To Wellington: Continue south along the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail to the capital city of Wellington. Stay 2 nights at the Museum Hotel. (B)

Day 10 – Wellington: Day at leisure. For optional excursions. (N)

Day 11 – To Blenheim: Cruise from North to South Island through the picturesque Cook Strait. Upon arrival, collect your hire car and drive to Blenheim, in the heart of the Marlborough wine region. Stay 2 nights at the Peppertree. (N)

Day 12 – Marlborough: Full-day shared tour to a selection of Marlborough’s best wineries for tastings and tours. (B, L)

Day 13 – To Kaikoura: Drive to Kaikoura and stay 2 nights at the Fyffe Country Lodge. (B)

Day 14 – Kaikoura: Morning whale-watching cruise. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 15 – To London: Drop your hire car at Christchurch airport and fly to London or continue your holiday. (N)

Flights not included: International and domestic flights are not included with this itinerary. For flight options and prices, please call one of our New Zealand specialists.

Car hire: Based on a Group F car (Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar) for 13 days. Fuel is at your own expense.

Extensions: Should you wish to extend your stay anywhere in the itinerary, please ask for details and suggestions.

Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals