Signature: New Zealand, Milford Sound & Maori Culture

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Experience a land where rich heritage and coastal beauty weave together effortlessly. Begin in Auckland’s vibrant urban core, where independent roasteries celebrate New Zealand’s food culture. Journey northwest to the dramatic black-sand coastline of Muriwai Beach, before an intimate home-hosted lunch at Vineyard Cottages featuring fresh local ingredients and seasonal specialties.

Experience a land where rich heritage and coastal beauty weave together effortlessly. Begin in Auckland’s vibrant urban core, where independent roasteries celebrate New Zealand’s food culture. Journey northwest to the dramatic black-sand coastline of Muriwai Beach, before an intimate home-hosted lunch at Vineyard Cottages featuring fresh local ingredients and seasonal specialties.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Travel through the scenic Waitomo countryside before exploring the spectacular Spellbound Waitomo Caves. Meet one of New Zealand's leading cave ecology and conservation specialists, discover the fascinating underground world of glowworms, and explore pristine caverns on a private tour while learning about the region's unique geology and ongoing conservation efforts.

Travel through the scenic Waitomo countryside before exploring the spectacular Spellbound Waitomo Caves. Meet one of New Zealand's leading cave ecology and conservation specialists, discover the fascinating underground world of glowworms, and explore pristine caverns on a private tour while learning about the region's unique geology and ongoing conservation efforts.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Connect with New Zealand's indigenous Māori culture at Māori-owned Kohutapu Lodge through a meaningful cultural experience that shares traditional customs, stories, and ways of life. Enjoy a traditional hāngī lunch, slow-cooked in an earth oven using techniques passed down through generations.

Connect with New Zealand's indigenous Māori culture at Māori-owned Kohutapu Lodge through a meaningful cultural experience that shares traditional customs, stories, and ways of life. Enjoy a traditional hāngī lunch, slow-cooked in an earth oven using techniques passed down through generations.

Step into the behind-the-scenes world of hobbits, dragons and other fantastical movie creatures. The Weta Workshop is where the props and models for films like The Lord of the Rings, Avatar and the Amazing Spiderman 2 are designed and brought to life.

Step into the behind-the-scenes world of hobbits, dragons and other fantastical movie creatures. The Weta Workshop is where the props and models for films like The Lord of the Rings, Avatar and the Amazing Spiderman 2 are designed and brought to life.

Explore New Zealand's history and democracy with visits to Parliament, known as the Beehive, and He Tohu at the National Library. Learn about the country's system of government and view the nation's founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Women's Suffrage Petition, and the Treaty of Waitangi.

Explore New Zealand's history and democracy with visits to Parliament, known as the Beehive, and He Tohu at the National Library. Learn about the country's system of government and view the nation's founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Women's Suffrage Petition, and the Treaty of Waitangi.

Fly from Rotorua to Wellington, traveling from the geothermal landscapes of the North Island to New Zealand’s vibrant capital city.

Discover New Zealand's rich art, history, and natural heritage on a guided visit to Te Papa Tongarewa, the country's national museum. Following the tour, enjoy a museum-inspired high tea featuring locally inspired flavours in a unique cultural setting.

Discover New Zealand's rich art, history, and natural heritage on a guided visit to Te Papa Tongarewa, the country's national museum. Following the tour, enjoy a museum-inspired high tea featuring locally inspired flavours in a unique cultural setting.

Explore Zealandia at dusk, when the eco-sanctuary comes alive with native birdlife and wildlife. Wander through this protected sanctuary during the transition from day to night for exceptional opportunities to observe New Zealand's unique species in their natural habitat.

Explore Zealandia at dusk, when the eco-sanctuary comes alive with native birdlife and wildlife. Wander through this protected sanctuary during the transition from day to night for exceptional opportunities to observe New Zealand's unique species in their natural habitat.

Visit a working farm station beneath the stunning Remarkables Mountains, with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, Ben Lomond, and Cecil Peak. Meet the head farmer for a guided experience showcasing daily station life, New Zealand’s wool industry, and the skill of local sheep dogs during a demonstration.

Visit a working farm station beneath the stunning Remarkables Mountains, with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, Ben Lomond, and Cecil Peak. Meet the head farmer for a guided experience showcasing daily station life, New Zealand’s wool industry, and the skill of local sheep dogs during a demonstration.

Fly from Wellington to Queenstown, trading the capital’s coastal charm for the dramatic mountains and alpine landscapes of the South Island.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Cruise the full length of Milford Sound aboard a purpose-designed vessel while taking in dramatic fiord landscapes, including Mitre Peak, Lady Bowen Falls, and Stirling Falls. Enjoy a seasonal tasting menu and onboard commentary highlighting the region’s geology, Māori heritage, and conservation efforts, with opportunities to spot seals, dolphins, and seasonal penguins from indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

Cruise the full length of Milford Sound aboard a purpose-designed vessel while taking in dramatic fiord landscapes, including Mitre Peak, Lady Bowen Falls, and Stirling Falls. Enjoy a seasonal tasting menu and onboard commentary highlighting the region’s geology, Māori heritage, and conservation efforts, with opportunities to spot seals, dolphins, and seasonal penguins from indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Explore the beautifully preserved gold rush settlement of Arrowtown, set along the banks of the Arrow River. Discover its historic streets and heritage buildings while listening to insights into the region’s 1860s gold rush, early settler life, and the lasting impact of gold mining on Otago’s culture and economy.

Explore the beautifully preserved gold rush settlement of Arrowtown, set along the banks of the Arrow River. Discover its historic streets and heritage buildings while listening to insights into the region’s 1860s gold rush, early settler life, and the lasting impact of gold mining on Otago’s culture and economy.

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a garden-to-table experience showcasing New Zealand’s local produce and sustainability practices. Explore the estate’s kitchen gardens and orchard, sample seasonal ingredients, learn about conservation efforts on a guided peninsula walk, and enjoy a high tea featuring locally sourced and homegrown flavours.

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a garden-to-table experience showcasing New Zealand’s local produce and sustainability practices. Explore the estate’s kitchen gardens and orchard, sample seasonal ingredients, learn about conservation efforts on a guided peninsula walk, and enjoy a high tea featuring locally sourced and homegrown flavours.

Fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, leaving the dramatic alpine landscapes behind for the cultural highlights of New Zealand’s South Island.

Explore hidden laneways and riverside trails with local Māori guides while discovering the stories, traditions, and heritage that have shaped the region. Along the way, enjoy seasonal kai (food) and inu (beverages) at local establishments, each offering a unique connection to the area’s history and culture.

Explore hidden laneways and riverside trails with local Māori guides while discovering the stories, traditions, and heritage that have shaped the region. Along the way, enjoy seasonal kai (food) and inu (beverages) at local establishments, each offering a unique connection to the area’s history and culture.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Explore the volcanic harbour of Banks Peninsula on a dolphin cruise offering opportunities to observe rare Hector’s dolphins, marine wildlife, and dramatic coastal landscapes. Return to the historic French-influenced village of Akaroa, where a local historian will guide you through the region’s history over lunch and an engaging discussion. Afterwards, you'll explore the waterfront, heritage architecture, and charming local shops.

Explore the volcanic harbour of Banks Peninsula on a dolphin cruise offering opportunities to observe rare Hector’s dolphins, marine wildlife, and dramatic coastal landscapes. Return to the historic French-influenced village of Akaroa, where a local historian will guide you through the region’s history over lunch and an engaging discussion. Afterwards, you'll explore the waterfront, heritage architecture, and charming local shops.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport at the end of your adventure.