Day 12: Hokitika to Franz Josef
This morning you have the morning free to visit a jade carving studio where you can learn about the spiritual significance of this precious stone for the Māori and learn how to make your own pendant.
Alternatively, discover New Zealand's iconic kiwi at the National Kiwi Centre, offering an intimate encounter with this flightless bird as well as other fascinating bird species.
Later travel to Franz Josef, the heart of glacier country, where nature's wonders await exploration.
INCLUDED
- Breakfast
Summary
- Day 1: Auckland
- Day 2: Auckland to Russell
- Day 3: Russell
- Day 4: Russell to Whangarei
- Day 5: Whangarei to Rotorua
- Day 6: Rotorua
- Day 7: Rotorua to Wellington
- Day 8: Wellington
- Day 9: Wellington to Kaikōura
- Day 10: Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Day 11: Christchurch to Hokitika
- Day 12: Hokitika to Franz Josef
- Day 13: Franz Josef
- Day 14: Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Day 15: Queenstown
- Day 16: Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 17: Te Anau to Invercargill (via Milford Sound)
- Day 18: Invercargill to Dunedin
- Day 19: Dunedin to Christchurch
- Day 20: Christchurch