2 Week - North & South Island Bus Trip

Explore a hand-crafted journey of a lifetime, departing whenever your heart desires with daily departures. From the emerald lights of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to the majestic peaks of Mt Cook/Aoraki, every moment of this Auckland-to-Christchurch escape is designed for connection. Relax in handpicked boutique hotels and share 'bucket-list' experiences across Dunedin, Te Anau, and Queenstown. Whether you’re sharing a toast overlooking the West Coast glaciers or whispering secrets on the legendary TranzAlpine train, this fully customisable journey offers the perfect blend of independent exploration and dedicated local support.

Scenic Rail - TranzAlpine

Auckland to Christchurch

Operated by Intercity & Gray Line

STYLE: Bus/ Coach - NZ Transport Network

COACH FEATURES: Modern Coach, Free Wifi

ACCOMMODATION: 3-4 Star (upgrades available)

ACTIVITIES: 20+ Included - Read Below

CUSTOMISABLE: YES - Add or Remove Anything!

FROM: $7685 NZD Per Person, Low Season Twin Share (Single Room Available)

DAILY: $549 NZD Per Person

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Semi-Guided Bus Trip

“What does semi-guided mean?”

Semi-guided means you are not tied to a big coach group every day.


Your long-distance travel is booked on trusted scheduled coach services, and we pair that with included day tours, cruises, rail, and private transfers where it matters. You get the freedom of an independent trip, without the stress of planning and booking it yourself.

    • Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

    • Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau and returning to Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

    • Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

    • Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

    • Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

    • Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

    • Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

    • Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

    • Included activity: Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

    • Included activity: Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour via Hobbiton with Bush and Beach

    • Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

    • Included activity: Private Transfer Rotorua Accommodation to Rotorua Intercity Depot with Xquizit

    • Included activity: Rotorua to Wellington by InterCity Coach

    • Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Train/Bus Station to Accommodation (IST)

    • Included activity: Private transfer Wellington hotel to Interislander Ferry with IST

    • Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

    • Included activity: Picton Ferry Terminal to Picton Accommodation

    • Included activity: Picton Accommodation to Picton Coach Stop with Picton Shuttles

    • Included activity: Private transfer Lichfield Street Bus Station to your accommodation with Christchurch Touring

    • Included activity: Picton to Christchurch with Intercity

    • Included activity: Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

    • Included activity: Mt Cook to Dunedin with Iconic

    • Included activity: Dunedin to Te Anau Transfer with Trips & Tramps

    • 1 lunch, 2 special dinners

    • 3-4 Star Hotels

    • All Transport

  • Hobbiton

    Hobbiton

  • Bus Trip

    Travel by Bus

  • Vineyards

    Vineyards

  • A suspension bridge with three people walking across it, set against snow-covered mountains and a rocky stream below.

    Hooker Valley

  • Nighttime view of a city by a lake, with snow-capped mountains in the background, illuminated streets, and buildings reflected in the water.

    Queenstown

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