12-Day Fiords and Glaciers of New Zealand

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This morning, after breakfast, you'll pick up your motorhome ready for your adventure throughout New Zealand. After picking up the motorhome, it is recommended that you head to the supermarket to pick up groceries and stock the fridge and cupboards with everything you need and want. You'll then begin the drive to Rotorua, stopping at the must-visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves on the way.

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Today, you'll begin the day with four adrenaline-pumping activities at Velocity Valley, Rotorua's fast and fun theme park offering six truly unique activities and adventures. Choose from Shweeb Racer, the Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Rotorua Bungy and the Freestyle Airbag. Next, you'll visit three stunning lakes with two epic splashdowns on the famous Rotorua Duck Tour! Finally, you'll attend a cultural performance and learn about the Maori culture.

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Today, you'll make your way to Foxton Beach, stopping at Lake Taupo and Huka Falls on the way. Lake Taupo, which is roughly the same size as Singapore, is one of the adventure capitals of New Zealand. Local attractions include trout fishing, mountain biking, jet boating, sky diving, bungy jumping and a geothermal park. At Huka Falls, you'll want to position yourself on the footbridge below the falls for a prime position to witness the display of over 220,000 litres of water plummeting down.

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Today, you'll travel to Wellington and explore for a little while before catching InterIslander Ferry to Picton on the South Island. You'll drive your motorhome onto the ferry and drive it off the other side. In Wellington, you can visit the Te Papa Museum. Whether you are interested in art, history or natural, or all three combined, you'll find something to learn about at the National Museum of New Zealand.

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Today, you'll embark on the incredibly scenic two-hour journey to Kaikoura, the capital of whale watching in New Zealand. In Kaikoura, you'll head out on a tour to spot the whales; you may also encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. After a delicious seafood lunch at the famous Kaikoura BBQ Kiosk, you'll continue your journey to Christchurch where you'll overnight.

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This morning, you'll visit the International Antarctic Centre, home to a huge range of experiences guaranteed to entertain the whole family. You can make friends with penguins and huskies, visit the incredible Antarctic storm room and learn about the first expeditions and the future of humanity on the ice. You'll then jump back in your motorhome and head off to Lake Tekapo, your next destination.

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Imagine a boat tour like none other today as you head off on the Glacier Explorers Mount Cook. Surrounded by snow-capped alps, you will be expertly guided through the ice age as you view the gigantic Tasman Glacier ice wall, icebergs and the chance to embrace mother natures legacy. You'll then head off on the drive towards Lake Wanaka. Once there, you'll head to the Puzzling World.

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This morning, you'll drive to Queenstown. Upon arrival, you'll take part in one of Queenstown’s best adventure activities, an insane 60-minute high-speed Jetboat ride thundering across three waterways travelling at speeds of up to 95kph. Then, you'll head up high on the Queenstown Skyline Gondola followed by two exhilarating luge rides. Later, you'll head to the MINUS 5º ICE BAR home to over 18 tonnes of crystal clear ice architecture, experience extreme temperatures at Queenstown.

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Today, you'll head to the legendary Milford Sound. Upon arrival, you'll explore the length of the fiord and learn about the history of the region benefitting from the knowledge of your specialist nature guide as you cruise through one of the most stunning parts of New Zealand. You'll experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you move in close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and, in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins.

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This morning, after breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the beautiful Southland and drive to Queenstown. Here, you'll return your motorhome before heading to the airport to catch your flight to Auckland. Upon arrival in Auckland, you'll have the rest of the day and evening to explore this city and make the most of your last night in New Zealand.