14-day NZ Natural Wonders Tour

14-Day New Zealand Natural Wonders & UNESCO World Heritage Tour

Explore the Best Natural Attractions in New Zealand – Volcanoes, Forests, Glowworms, Glaciers & More

 

Days 1–2: Auckland & Waiheke Island – City Sights & Coastal Escapes

  • Land in Auckland, the “City of Volcanoes” – panoramic city views, harbour walk.

  • Visit dormant volcanic cones: Maungawhau / Mount Eden & One Tree Hill.

  • Optional half-day Waiheke Island trip: boutique wineries, olive groves, white-sand beaches.

 

Day 3: Northland Wilderness & Ancient Kauri Giants

  • Journey into Waipoua Forest to witness Tāne Mahuta – the largest living kauri tree.

  • Visit Kerikeri’s waterfalls and heritage sites (tentative UNESCO listing).

  • Optional cultural visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds – birthplace of modern New Zealand.

 

Day 4: Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Rotorua Thermal Wonderland

  • Discover glowworms in limestone caves on a guided boat tour in Waitomo.

  • Arrive in Rotorua – soak in geothermal hot pools and explore bubbling mud pools at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.

 

Day 5: Tongariro Volcanic Plateau – Dual World Heritage Park

  • Hike a section of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – an active volcanic zone and UNESCO cultural/natural site.

  • Marvel at craters, lava flows, and snow-capped peaks.

 

Day 6: Huka Falls & Lake Taupō – Mighty Waterscapes

  • Visit Huka Falls – one of NZ’s most powerful waterfalls.

  • Take a lakeside drive around Taupō, New Zealand’s largest lake.

 

Day 7: Fly South – Tekapo Star Gazing & Alpine Lakes

  • Domestic flight to Christchurch, followed by scenic drive to Lake Tekapo.

  • Nighttime stargazing at Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve from Mt John Observatory.

 

Day 8: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park – Alpine Majesty

  • Explore NZ’s tallest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook – glacier-fed rivers, alpine hiking trails, and stunning scenic lookouts.

 

Day 9: Haast Pass to the Wild West Coast – Glaciers & Blue Pools

  • Scenic journey through Mt Aspiring National Park via Haast Pass.

  • Visit the crystal-clear Blue Pools, then Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers – optional scenic flight or heli-hike.

 

Day 10: Pancake Rocks & Coastal Blowholes

  • Visit Punakaiki to see the layered limestone Pancake Rocks and powerful blowholes along the rugged West Coast.

 

Days 11–12: Fiordland National Park – Deep Fjords & Pristine Rainforest

  • Drive to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland (Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area).

  • Day 11: Cruise or paddle Milford Sound – waterfalls, seals, and sheer cliffs.

  • Day 12: Optional Doubtful Sound expedition or rainforest walks.

 

Day 13: Abel Tasman National Park – Golden Bays & Coastal Trails

  • Fly or drive to Nelson. Explore Abel Tasman: kayak emerald waters, walk native bush trails, or sunbathe on golden beaches.

 

Day 14: Rakiura / Stewart Island – Remote Wilderness & Dark Skies

  • Optional flight to Stewart Island, a Dark Sky Sanctuary and native bird haven.

  • Alternatively, return to Auckland or Christchurch for your international flight home.

 

Why Join This Two-Week Scenic Tour of New Zealand?

Iconic NZ Landscapes: Volcanoes, fjords, waterfalls, geothermal zones, & pristine beaches
Natural World Heritage Sites: Visit 3 UNESCO-listed regions & 2 International Dark Sky Reserves
Eco-Adventure Activities: Caving, kayaking, stargazing, hiking, glacier walks
Smart Routing: No backtracking – domestic flights reduce travel time
Ideal for Nature Lovers: From subtropical forests to alpine peaks

 

Prices start from ~$7,500 nzd / $4,500 usd p.p.

 

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