Trails of New Zealand

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Natural landmarks sightseeing
Cultural, religious and historic sites

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duration 18 days
tour type Small group
age requirement 18+ yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
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Starts Auckland, New Zealand
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

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The best of the North and South islands combined!Discover Tongariro National Park; New Zealand's oldest national park several optional activities on offer, including the Tongariro Crossing hike!Gain an insight into Māori culture; join in a hāngi (Māori feast) and cultural performance
Rotorua; a unique natural wonder known for its colourful thermal areas with boiling mud pools and hot streams
Enjoy a half day coastal walk and sailing trip in Abel Tasman National Park; known for beautiful beaches and sunny climate
Take a short hike to Fox Glacier; admire untamed beauty and spectacular views
Cruise the stunning Milford Sound; one night on board the Milford Mariner for an ultimate experience
Queenstown; enjoy the scenic delights of this world famous destination
Visit the alpine Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; home to New Zealand's highest mountains and longest glaciers
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The "Trails Of New Zealand" trip starts from Auckland and ends in Christchurch. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 18 days taking you through Mount Cook National Park, Tongariro National Park, Christchurch and 13 other destinations in New Zealand. "Trails Of New Zealand" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

From the waterfront city of Auckland to the spectacular Southern Alps, New Zealand is blessed with an array of natural wonders that are best experienced and appreciated by foot and by boat. This active trip maximises the time spent in the outdoors. Whether it's sailing through waterways, hiking between volcanic peaks or jetboating through Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand is a country that always exceeds expectations. Make the most of this striking country with this jam-packed itinerary that includes many of the highlights en route.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 24 reviews

Joan
From Scotland
On Jun 06 2019

5 - Excellent

Superb

Loved the tour. Great way to explore New Zealand in an active manner. Excellent guide.

Anonymous
On Mar 12 2019

5 - Excellent

A wonderful trip.

This trip covers a lot of ground, with a packed itinerary and with plenty of walking in beautiful scenery. The weather was very kind to us - we even saw Milford Sound with clear blue skies!

Anonymous
On Mar 11 2019

5 - Excellent

Title is good.

Its a very full an encompassing trip. It covers a great deal and involves a lot of hiking, which is really the only way to truly see and appreciate this spectacular country.

Anonymous
On Nov 27 2018

5 - Excellent

An Unexpected Journey.

An excellent introduction to both islands. There is so much to see and do that the time we had just whizzed by. It is clear that this trip only just touches the surface but in saying that we had an unprecedented insight into the... Read more

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ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Day 2: Visit Rangitoto Island
Day 3: To Rotorua
Day 4: To Tongariro N.P
Day 5: Free day in Tongariro N.P; option to hike Tongariro Crossing and other activities
Day 6: To Wellington
Day 7: Ferry across Cook Strait to Marlborough; drive to Abel Tasman N.P
Day 8: Half day coastal walk; boat to Motueka
Day 9: To Buller River; sunset walk at Punakaiki
Day 10: To Fox Glacier passing Okarito en route
Day 11: Walk to Fox Glacier; continue to Wanaka
Day 12: Jet boat in Matukituki
Day 13: Transfer to Milford Sound and board overnight boat
Day 14: Cruise Inner Sound; drive to Queenstown
Day 15: Free day in Queenstown
Day 16: Transfer to Mt Cook N.P.; trek in Hooker Valley
Day 17: Drive to Christchurch via Canterbury Plains
Day 18: End Christchurch

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation All transport and listed activities

Meals

All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners

Transport

Free arrival (shared shuttle) and departure (taxi) transfers (must be booked in advance with Exodus 1 month before departure)

Guide

Tour leader throughout

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request- available for 16 nights) Visas or vaccinations

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Trails of New Zealand tour. You can cancel the tour up to 71 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 70 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 August 2022, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 August 2022, a deposit of 15% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 70 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Trails of New Zealand tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Trails of 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.
Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.

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