Day 18: Franz Josef to Christchurch
After breakfast we head further along the beautiful west coast on another one of the most spectacular drives in the country (or some might say, the world). The West Coast is a rugged, primeval landscape of lush rainforest in contrast against breathtaking beach and ocean waves.
We stop at Hokitika and visit a greenstone factory, a great place to stock up on souvenirs for your friends and family back home. Time permitting, we may also visit the National Kiwi Centre where there is guaranteed viewing of rare kiwi birds in their nocturnal house.
We traverse the South Island on the stunning Arthur’s Pass back to Christchurch, arriving at our accommodation in the early evening. It’s our last night together so feel free to party hard, or head on out to one of Christchurch’s many restaurants and bars to enjoy each other's company and to reflect on the amazing adventure had together.
INCLUDED
Breakfast Visit Hokitika Greenstone Factory
- Day 1: Auckland to Auckland
- Day 2: Auckland to Coromandel
- Day 3: Coromandel to Rotorua
- Day 4: Rotorua to Rotorua
- Day 5: Rotorua to Murupara
- Day 6: Murupara to Taupō
- Day 7: Taupō to Taupō
- Day 8: Taupō to Wellington
- Day 9: Wellington to Kaikōura
- Day 10: Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Day 11: Christchurch to Christchurch
- Day 12: Christchurch to Mackenzie Country
- Day 13: Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
- Day 14: Queenstown to Queenstown
- Day 15: Queenstown to Wanaka
- Day 16: Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Day 17: Franz Josef to Franz Josef
- Day 18: Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Day 19: Christchurch to Christchurch