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Auckland, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
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New Zealand’s dazzling scenery and rich heritage come alive on the "Journeys: Discover New Zealand" tour, a 12-day active exploration from Auckland to Queenstown. Tailored for experienced and senior travelers, this trip weaves together plane, train, van, and boat journeys, revealing the country’s breathtaking fjords, glowworm caves, snowcapped peaks, and vibrant cities. Taste wine at picturesque vineyards, cruise through Fiordland National Park, and immerse yourself in Maori culture. The seamless blend of adventure and comfort makes this tour package stand out as the ultimate way to experience both the North and South Islands’ natural and cultural highlights.
This was our first time in taking any kind of a tour and this tour met our expectations. Great guide and a group of people who we really enjoyed. The tour itself gave us a great experience of North to South New Zealand. We loved this tour.
This was our first time in taking any kind of a tour and this tour met our expectations. Great guide and a group of people who we really enjoyed. The tour itself gave us a great experience of North to South New Zealand. We loved this tour.
This was our second Nat Geo tour experience and we loved them both. Great pick of scenic and cultural experiences, great guides and well located accommodations. This tour of New Zealand was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Absolutely fantastic! I'm pleased with the amount of NZ we were able to see in a short two weeks and enjoyed every activity and stop. Our CEO managed the tour perfectly and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour or book another.
I wanted to commend Shawnee who made our 12-day journey through Aotearoa/New Zealand truly exceptional. Her deep knowledge of Māori culture, local history, and natural landscapes enriched every moment of our trip. She consistently went above and beyond – i.e. trying to coordinate special experiences like Aurora viewings, ensuring everyone's interests were met during free days in Queenstown, etc. However, what impressed me most was her genuine care for each guest and her ability to adapt to opportunities and conditions to maximize our enjoyment of New Zealand's beauty. Her friendliness, humor, and enthusiasm were infectious—her energy permeated the group and helped us come together as a collective. The tour struck a perfect balance between scheduled activities and free time, while all logistics were handled seamlessly. You are fortunate to have such a passionate and professional guide representing your company!
The trip was a wonderful sampler of New Zealand with a variety of experiences. The small group size was ideal, and our CEO was excellent. It was our first trip with G Adventures, and we are looking forward to travelling with the company again.
I love the Nat Geo trips! The CEOs are always great and enthusiastic about what they do. The education is fantastic - the local guides are always very knowledgeable. The other travelers are almost always great folks. The small group size allows us to really get to know each other and share amazing experiences together.
Stellar.
This was a fabulous overview of the entire country. Highlights were the wilderness experiences - the forest bathing and the sound of silence on Doubtful Sound. This was a trip of a lifetime!! Well done.
I had a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience on my trip to New Zealand! What a breathtakingly beautiful country! The trip was very well organized, with plenty of amazing excursions and a good balance of free time. Our CEO, Nevan, as a lifelong New Zealander, was very knowledgeable, fun to be around, confident, and organized. It really made a difference to have such a great guide! I cannot say enough about what a wonderful time I had on this trip. If you're thinking about going, just do it!
This trip has a little bit of everything. You have options for high adventure. Must go trip, and we have been on 7 GAdventrue trips before.
This was a fantastic trip and the National Geographic inspired activities were phenomenal. They added to the overall quality of the trip. Having just our small group at scheduled activities made the whole experience much more pleasurable.
