New Zealand & Kangaroo Island Coastal Discovery

Collect your rental car and drive to your central hotel (21km, ~45m). Spend the rest of the day exploring the “City of Sails”. Wander Viaduct Harbour, shop on Queen Street, or visit the Sky Tower.

Travel to Waitomo for an included Eco Tour through spectacular limestone caves illuminated by glowworms. Continue to geothermal Rotorua (345km, ~4.5h). Spend the afternoon exploring the lakefront or relaxing in a thermal spa.

Explore bubbling mud pools and steaming geysers today. Tonight, enjoy the included Te Puia Te Pō Māori Cultural Experience featuring storytelling, a hāngī dinner, and the illuminated Pōhutu Geyser.

Travel via Lake Taupō to admire Huka Falls. Cross the volcanic plateau of Tongariro National Park to Wellington (450km, ~7h). Spend the evening strolling the lively waterfront or exploring the vibrant Cuba Street precinct.

Board the scenic ferry across Cook Strait to Picton. Drive south through Marlborough’s wine region to Kaikōura (160km, ~2.5h), a coastal town famous for its spectacular marine wildlife and dramatic scenery.

Cross the South Island to the rugged West Coast. Pass historic Greymouth and Hokitika before arriving in Franz Josef Glacier (500km, ~8h), where ancient rainforest meets towering glacier-clad alpine mountains.

Enjoy a full day in glacier country. Walk rainforest trails to glacier viewpoints, visit the Wildlife Centre, or relax in the hot pools. Thrill-seekers can book an optional scenic helicopter flight or heli-hike.

Drive south over the spectacular Haast Pass, discovering waterfalls and ancient rainforests. Pass Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea to reach Queenstown (350km, ~6h). Explore the vibrant lakeside atmosphere tonight.

Return your car at Queenstown Airport and fly to Australia. Arrive in Adelaide, collect a new car, and drive to your central hotel (8km, ~25m). Spend the day discovering elegant boulevards, Rundle Mall, or the River Torrens.

Explore the island’s eastern and southern regions (220km, ~4h). Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, see wild Australian sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park, and relax at the stunning Vivonne Bay.

Explore the rugged western end today (290km, ~5h). Visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, then discover Flinders Chase National Park’s granite Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and playful long-nosed fur seals.

Drive to Penneshaw (60km, ~50m) and board the return ferry to Cape Jervis. Continue through the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula back to Adelaide (107km, ~2h). Enjoy your final evening exploring the city’s excellent dining scene.