Kia Ora, New Zealand!

Arrival at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Boarding formalities and departure on a flight to Christchurch. Overnight on board.

Overnight on board.

Arrival at the airport. Handover of the rental car, formalization of the contract and departure with the vehicle to accommodation in Christchurch. This city is located on the plains that initially attracted the English who colonized the region, retaining to this day some nuances of its British ancestry - the River Avon lined with willows and oaks and the medieval stone buildings. Accommodation.

Departure for Dunedin, a city also known as the "Edinburgh of the South" because it was explored by Scottish settlers. It is a city of spires, towers, turreted roofs and graceful stone buildings. It is also home to colonies of albatross, penguins and many other species of New Zealand fauna. Accommodation.

Depart Dunedin for Queenstown. On the way, we suggest a stop at the fruit stands along the road. Arrival in Queenstown, a city situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and at the base of the Remarkable Ranges, is the ideal place to enjoy the contrasts of gentle glaciers surrounded by hills and jagged mountain peaks. Accommodation.

Free day. For the more adventurous, we suggest practicing extreme sports in this city that has a reputation as the Best Adrenaline Destination in the world. Accommodation.

Departure towards the Fox Glacier, located on the rugged West Coast. This glacier is framed by green vegetation and the mountains that grow behind it and is famous for the scenery it offers at sunset, with the rays reflecting off the ice and the surrounding peaks. Accommodation.

Leave Franz Josef for Punakaiki, which is considered the gateway to Paparoa National Park. On arrival, take the opportunity to visit the Pancake Rocks, limestone rock formations that began to form over 30 million years ago. Accommodation.  

Departure for Nelson, a city named after its explorer: Horatio Nelson. The city's main streets and parks are named after the ships that brought the first English to Maori lands. Accommodation.

Free day. The town of Nelson is named after its explorer: Horatio Nelson. The city's main streets and parks are named after the ships that brought the first English to Maori lands. We suggest you explore Abel Tasman & Kahurangi National Parks, where the scene of the Hobbits leaving the Shire was filmed. On the way there, you can see where Aragorn took the Hobbits after leaving Bree. Accommodation.

Leave Nelson and drive to the Franz Josef glacier. Its pale shades of green and blue offer impressive views together with the immensity of the glacier itself. Accommodation.

Departure for Napier, the largest city in Hawke's Bay, which was almost submerged after the severe earthquake of 1931 that devastated several landforms. As a result of the reconstruction, it now boasts art deco style architecture. 

Departure for Rotorua. During the trip, we suggest you admire the thermal parks of Wai-o-tapu and Waimangu. Arrival in Rotorua, an ancient spa town situated on a volcanic plateau, where today you can best see Maori traditions through carved wood, meeting houses, Hangi making and Maori dances. Accommodation.

Free day. Accommodation.

Departure for Pauanui. On the way, we recommend a stop to see the Big Kiwifruit. Arrival in Pauani, located in the beautiful Coromandel region. A quiet harbor rests behind Pauani, making it a welcoming and idyllic village. We suggest you take the opportunity to swim and surf, to climb Pauanui Mountain or to board a ferry and explore nearby Tairau. Accommodation.

Departure for Auckland, a cultural and sporting city spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbors. The ports of Waitemata and Manukau are an attraction in the city, as are the volcanic cones of Mount Eden and Rangigoto Island. Accommodation.

Departure for the airport. Rental car drop-off at Auckland airport and flight back to Portugal. Night on board.