Ultimate New Zealand

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 21 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-35 yrs
max group size 48
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-39640
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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Christchurch: Southbound trips start in Auckland and end in Christchurch. Northbound trips start in Christchurch and finish in Auckland. They’re both the same itineraries, just in reverse.
Auckland: Cameras at the ready folks, the views will be extraordinary here.
Auckland: With sailboats at every angle, this is a beaut view indeed.
Whangarei: See the work of the visionary Austrian painter, architect and ecological activist who made New Zealand his spiritual home.
Paihia: The Waitangi Treaty Grounds might just be NZ's most important historical site, marking the place where the British Crown and the Māori people signed their first accords back in 1840.
Paihia: A dinner of fish 'n' chips, enjoyed while overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. Is this heaven? No sir, it's just salt and vinegar.
Rotorua: A traditional Māori cultural performance, topped off with a traditional Māori feast... this ought to satisfy even the keenest of culture vultures.
Rotorua: Wait til you see 'em. Wait til you smell 'em. These geothermic mudpools are a thing to behold.
Huka Falls: Huka falls is a jaw-jutting display of natural hydro power. Here you'll see 220,000 litres of water tumble over the waterfall... per second that is(!)
Mount Ruapehu: Today we'll check out Mt Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano elevated almost 2,800 metres into the air!
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Start in Auckland and end in Christchurch, the "Ultimate New Zealand" trip is a guided explorer trip that takes 21 days. You will travel through Franz Josef, Christchurch, Rotorua and 7 other destinations in New Zealand. "Ultimate New Zealand" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Geysers and glaciers. Māori settlements, mighty cities and majestic mountains. If NZ doesn't impress you with its diverse beauty, nothing will. Cruising from Auckland in the north to Christchurch in the South – with stop-offs in Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown and more top class adventure spots along the way – this one is the ultimate adventure, offering up over 65 optional activities from whale watching to skydiving and beyond.

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Day 1: Auckland to Paihia via Whangarei
Day 2: Paihia
Day 3: Paihia to Auckland
Day 4: Auckland to Rotorua
Day 5: Rotorua
Day 6: Rotorua to Lake Taup via Huka Falls
Day 7: Lake Taup to Ruapehu
Day 8: Mount Ruapehu to Wellington
Day 9: Wellington
Day 10: Wellington to Kaikoura via Picton
Day 11: Kaikoura
Day 12: Kaikoura to Christchurch
Day 13: Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier via Hokitika and Arthur's Pass
Day 14: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 15: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown via Haast Pass and Wanaka
Day 16: Queenstown
Day 17: Queenstown
Day 18: Queenstown
Day 19: Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound
Day 20: Te Anau to Lake hau
Day 21: Lake hau to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

Dinner (x6)
Breakfast (x20)

Accommodation

Bounty Motel (or similar) hotel
Lylo (or similar) hotel
Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar) hotel
Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar) hotel
Kings Ohakune (or similar) hotel
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar) hotel
Sudima Kaikoura (Or similar) hotel
The Breakfree on Cashel (or similar) hotel
Rainforest Retreat (or similar) hotel
The Village Inn Hotel (or similar) hotel
Lake Ōhau Lodge (or similar) hotel

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Auckland and from Christchurch are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Ultimate New Zealand tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Maria Malone
From Finland
On Mar 16 2023

5 - Excellent

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ultimate New Zealand tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 16 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 July 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ultimate New Zealand tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Ultimate New Zealand tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
A multitude of COVID-19 distancing measures have been implemented on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children below 16 who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.

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