Highlights of New Zealand
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- No booking fees
- E-ticket/Mobile voucher
- duration 14 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 1-80 yrs
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-22081
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Auckland, New Zealand/ Queenstown, New Zealand
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy cruising in Milford Sound
- Experience a helicopter ride over Fjord National Park
- Encounter playful dolphins and other marine animals in their natural habitat
- Explore the Huka Falls
Striking landscapes, lively cities, romantic vineyards and rugged coastline–New Zealand is overflowing with natural beauty and unique cultural encounters. On this luxury self-drive Best of New Zealand Tour, you’ll take in the highlights of both North and South Island, with an action-packed adventure full of fun outdoor activities, wildlife watching opportunities and picture-perfect vistas.
Starting with scenic Taupo, hike to the cascades of Huka Falls, experience true enchantment in the Waitomo glowworm caves and soak in bubbling hot springs created by volcanic geysers. Then cruise around the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds, where you can kayak with seals and then tramp along the famous Queen Charlotte Track for breathtaking views of glittering green waters and forest-fringed coastlines.
Next, drive along the picturesque Pacific coastline to Kaikoura. Here, there are whale watching opportunities, as well as encounters with playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Your tour ends in Queenstown, with a helicopter ride over Fjord National Park and a boat trip around Milford Sound.
This whirlwind Kiwi adventure showcases the best that New Zealand has to offer, promising lasting memories and once-in-a-lifetime travel moments with loved ones.
Starting with scenic Taupo, hike to the cascades of Huka Falls, experience true enchantment in the Waitomo glowworm caves and soak in bubbling hot springs created by volcanic geysers. Then cruise around the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds, where you can kayak with seals and then tramp along the famous Queen Charlotte Track for breathtaking views of glittering green waters and forest-fringed coastlines.
Next, drive along the picturesque Pacific coastline to Kaikoura. Here, there are whale watching opportunities, as well as encounters with playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Your tour ends in Queenstown, with a helicopter ride over Fjord National Park and a boat trip around Milford Sound.
This whirlwind Kiwi adventure showcases the best that New Zealand has to offer, promising lasting memories and once-in-a-lifetime travel moments with loved ones.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrive in Auckland, transfer to Taupo
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Day 2: Explore Taupo
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Day 3: Explore Huka Falls
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Day 4: Transfer to Marlborough Sounds
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Day 5: Explore Marlborough Sounds
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Day 6: Hike the Queen Charlotte Track
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Day 7: Transfer to Kaikoura
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Day 8: Explore Kaikoura
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Day 9: Explore Kaikoura
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Day 10: Transfer to Queenstown
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Day 11: Helicopter Tour & Milford Sound Cruise
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Day 12: Explore Queenstown
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Day 13: Explore Queenstown
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Day 14: Departure from Queenstown
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Private chauffeur airport transfers
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Car hire: Toyota Rav 4 or similar with unlimited kilometres
- Domestic flights
- Private charter from Lochmara Lodge to Picton Marina
- Private luxury transfer from Cougar Line to Blenheim
- Footwhistle Glowworm Cave day tour
- Dolphin Encounter
- Milford Sound Cruise
- International flights
- Visas fees
- Travel insurance
- Other optional activities and excursions as per the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section of the itinerary
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