Embark on a wild ride from Auckland to Christchurch! If you’re looking to explore the sweet spots of NZ in a shorter time frame, the Kereru Tour is for you.

The New Zealand's most scenic train ride - the TranzAlpine, is included for an epic end of your Kereru journey!

You'll stay in comfy 3-4 star hotels for most of nights and high country farm or scenic lodges close to waterfront or national park in our unique destinations. Hotel rooms are with ensuite, while shared facilities are in Strademark places.

Trip Treasures:

• Lake Aniwhenua: We think you're gonna 'lake' it here... Discover history and Maori culture, enjoy a traditionally cooked Hangi dinner and relax by the waterfront.
• Taupo: You'll fall for this place in no time! Take your own photo of NZ's most photographed natural attraction, the mighty Huka Falls.
• Tongariro National Park: One does not simply walk into Mordor.... Or do they? You volcan-not miss this incredible destination filled with unbelievable scenery from Lord of the Rings.
• Wellington: Soak up the culture and vibe of New Zealand's capital city. Visit museums, watch the sunset from Mt Victoria and check out the cafe scene. Words cannot espresso how good the coffee is here!
• Marlborough Sounds: Take the Bluebridge ferry between Wellington and Picton and witness these ferry impressive views of the Marlborough Sounds.
• Marlborough: Oh look, it's wine 'o' clock! Sample a glass or two at a stunning Malborough vineyard - you are on holiday after all...
• Abel Tasman: Walk from Marahau to Anchorage and tick this incredible coastal destination of your bucket list - You lucky son of a beach!
• Cleopatras Pools: Visit one of Abel Tasman's natural playgrounds on a short walk to Cleopatra's Pool. This water slide totally rocks!
• Punakaiki: Dreaming of pancakes stacked as high as these rocks? Grab breakfast and see the spectacular limestone Punakaiki 'Pancake Rocks' and blowholes!
• TranzAlpine: Travel on the world famous TranzAlpine train through some of New Zealand's most incredible scenery. You’ll see epic vistas, traverse the Southern Alps and see pristine rivers and miles of native forest.
• Christchurch: See the sights of Christchurch, an interesting city of old and new as it continues to rebuild itself after a severe earthquake in 2011.
• Whakarewarewa Forest: A tree-mendous pit stop! Marvel at the mighty redwoods that have been standing since long before any of us were born.