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duration 21 days
tour type Private
age requirement 15-90 yrs
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-32637
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Auckland, New Zealand
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

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HIGHLIGHTS

See the best of New Zealand's wildlife, scenery, heritage sites and cities
Visit world famous Milford Sound and the mighty Franz Josef Glacier
Whale watch or swim with the dolphins in Kaikoura
View stunning scenery aboard the the Interisland Ferry and the TranzAlpine train

On this guided trip, your local New Zealand professional, experienced and knowledgeable driver-guide will help you explore cities, towns, villages and stunning world-famous scenery of both the North and South Islands on this extensive 21-day tour.

In the North Island, you’ll travel to the Maori cultural center of Rotorua, visit the native Mitai family, pass the volcanic World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park and visit our two largest cities. After crossing to the South Island on the scenic Interisland Ferry, your guide will take you on a circuit of spectacular scenery. Highlights include the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura, Aoraki - Mount Cook National Park, the mighty West Coast glaciers and a cruise on the pristine world-acclaimed Milford Sound, just to name a few of the amazing destinations you can look forward to!

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive in Auckland
Day 2: Explore vibrant Auckland City and twin harbours
Day 3: Hobbiton Movie Set tour, Shires Rest and Lake Rotorua
Day 4: Explore Rotorua
Day 5: Lake Rotorua to Wellington via Lake Taupo
Day 6: Wellington and area
Day 7: Interislander Wellington to Picton Marlborough Sounds
Day 8: Picton-Kaikoura via world famous Marlborough vineyards
Day 9: Kaikoura: Whale watch or swim with dolphins, Christchurch
Day 10: Christchurch city hop aboard
Day 11: Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park
Day 12: Mount Cook to Dunedin via Oamaru Wataki valley
Day 13: Explore Dunedin city and the Otago Peninsula Wildlife
Day 14: Dunedin to Lake Te Anau via the spectacular Catlins
Day 15: Milford Sound Nature Cruise - fiords, penguins, seals
Day 16: Lake Te Anau to iconic Queenstown, adventure capital
Day 17: Explore Queenstown and surrounding area
Day 18: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier (via Lake Wanaka)
Day 19: Explore Franz Josef Glacier village
Day 20: TranzAlpine Scenic Train Greymouth to Christchurch
Day 21: Private transfer to Christchurch Airport

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Breakfasts
Private airport transfers and train station transfers.
Vehicle, late model
Private driver-guide
Activities and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
All accommodations
Interislander ferry crossing, TranzAlpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch, Real Journeys Milford Sound

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Internaitonal airfare
Meals except where indicated
Personal expenses

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CANCELLATION

10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.

Payment

A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

Travel Insurance

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This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travelers safe.

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