Long White Cloud Escorted Tour

Day 1 - Christchurch

Arrive at any time in the Garden City, meet your Journey Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and prepare for your epic journey. Overnight Montreal Hotel Christchurch

Day 2 - Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier

Board the TranzAlpine, from Christchurch to Greymouth, often regarded as one of the worlds great rail journeys. Continue onwards to Hokitika and end your day at Franz Josef Glacier. Overnight Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 3 - Franz Josef Glacier

Spend a full day with a local guide, exploring the area. Overnight Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 4 - Franz Josef Glacier – Queenstown

A day of adventure awaits. Board an enclosed jet boat and speed down the Haast River, theres a lunch stop in Makarora and a visit to the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown before arriving in Queenstown. Overnight Saint Moritz

Day 5 - Queenstown

A full day of sightseeing in Queenstown, select from a variety of exciting excursions, foodies can enjoy a wine tour, movie buffs can visit Lord of the Rings locations, or perhaps just treat yourself to a spa day. Overnight Saint Moritz

Day 6 - Queenstown

A day’s free time in Queenstown, thrill seekers can partake in some of the many activities on offer or just sit back and enjoy the views of the stunning Remarkable Mountains.

Overnight Saint Moritz

Day 7 - Queenstown to Milford Sound

Head onwards to the breath-taking beauty of Milford Sound. Emerging from Homer Tunnel into a photographer’s paradise.  Overnight Milford Sound Lodge

Day 8 - Milford Sound Cruise

Join a local nature guide for a better understanding of the area before boarding your vessel to explore the Sound in more detail. There’s an opportunity to go sea kayaking in Harrison Cove. Overnight Milford Sound Lodge

Day 9 - Milford Sound to Dunedin

Journey though the ovine populated fields of South Otago en route to Dunedin. Stop of at Gore for lunch before arriving in Dunedin Overnight Distinction Hotel Dunedin

Day 10 - Dunedin

Free time in Dunedin Overnight Distinction Hotel Dunedin

Day 11 - Dunedin to Christchurch

Travel North back to Christchurch where you will enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour Overnight Hotel Montreal

Day 12 - Christchurch to Wellington

Continue North, through the coastal town of Kaikora before arriving in Picton, where the scenic ferry crossing to the North Island and Wellington awaits. Overnight QT Hotel

Day 13 - Wellington

A choice of tours are available today in the capital. Perhaps visit Weta film studios, taking a walking tour of the city or partake in a guided tour of the renowned Te Papa Museum. Overnight QT Hotel

Day 14 - Wellington to Hawke's Bay

Sit back and watch the vineyards of of the Wairarapa region glide past before taking a walking tour of Art Deco Napier. Overnight Porters Boutique Hotel

Day 15 - Hawke's Bay

Join a local guide for a tour of delightful Napier, rebuilt in the then contempary art deco style, following a devestaing earthquake in 1931. In the evening enjoy wine-tasting and dinner at one of the regions many wineries. Overnight Porters Boutique Hotel

Day 16 - Hawke's Bay to Rotorua

Continue North, past scenic Lake Taupo and the delightful Hukka Falls, before arriving in Rotorua. Gain a deeper understanding of Maori culture at the Whakarewarewa Living Village, in the evening enjoy a Hangi feast. Overnight Pullman Hotel

Day 17 - Rotorua

A full mornings schedule includes a visit to the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, before partaking in a Redwoods Treewalk. The afternoon is at leisure, perhaps spend some time in Rotorua’ famed geothermal area. Overnight Pullman Hotel

Day 18 - Rotorua to Auckland

Onwards to Auckland via a Glowworm cave. On arrival in Auckland take a city tour to get your bearings and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight QT Hotel

Day 19 - Auckland

The epic journey final ends in the City of Sails.