When it comes to inspiring scenery, fascinating culture and inviting locals, New Zealand is as good as it gets. Witness the volcanic landscapes of the North Island and the snow-dusted scenery of the South Island on a 19-day adventure through the beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula, bubbling hot pools of Rotorua, endless waters of Lake Taupo and cityscapes of Wellington. Then, cross the Cook Strait and witness the glory of the South Island. Encounter Kaikoura’s abundant wildlife, get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown and be awed by Franz Josef Glacier’s icy beauty.

Spend three days dining, exploring and savouring the peaceful landscape of Maria Island National Park. Enjoy lazy mornings in the quiet Bernacchi heritage house before you choose your activity of the day. Active adventurers can summit the island’s peaks or coastal cliffs with local guides while the more laidback can take it easy with wombat and wallaby spotting or relaxing by the fire. Learn about the island’s penal history as you explore the convict site of Darlington, then return to the mainland after two nights of Tasmanian island hospitality.

Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on this this five-day adventure through New Zealand. Visit a local marae (Maori meeting house) for a powhiri (formal welcome), explore New Zealand’s oldest national park and UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, and relax in the Ohakune wood-fired hot tubs at the foothills of Mt Ruapehu. Learn about the Bridge to Nowhere, significance to World War I servicemen and their families on a short hike, catch the Sky Waka Gondola to the Whakapapa Ski fields for panoramic views and maybe see the Waitomo Caves passageways illuminated by thousands of glow worms in your free time.

14 Days, featuring: Franz Josef–queenstown