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Kia Ora New Zealand

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17 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Itinerary

It’s hard to pick a highlight of this New Zealand tour from north to south. Is it the fiords and glaciers of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, explored on a tour? The gem-like Bay of Islands from Auckland? The bubbling geysers and thermal springs of Rotorua? Or perhaps the mountain vistas of Queenstown? In between you have cosmopolitan cities, wineries, train rides, beaches… how does one country pack so much punch?

day 1Welcome to Auckland

Auckland is hypnotic, the kind of place you could easily lose yourself in for a couple of days. Or weeks. Arrive at your leisure and explore waterfront precincts filled with yachts or just meet your Travel Director tonight who will brief you on your tour.

Location Visited
Auckland
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

day 2Auckland - Bay of Islands

day 3Bay of Islands Free Time

day 4Bay of Islands - Auckland

day 5Auckland - Rotorua

day 6Rotorua Free Time

day 7Rotorua - Wellington

day 8Wellington - Picton

day 9Picton - Christchurch

day 10Christchurch - Omarama

day 11Omarama - Te Anau

day 12Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

day 13Te Anau - Queenstown

day 14Queenstown Free Time

day 15Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau

day 16Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch

day 17Farewell from Christchurch

What's Included

Meals
Guided tour and Cultural Performance at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience Explore the Bay of Islands, a stunning coastal paradise withgolden beaches, and lush islands Guided Tour of Waitomo Caves including Glowworm Cruise Te Pō Indigenous Experience, Cultural Performance and dinner of hangiinspired cuisine at Te Puia See Huka Falls from a panoramic viewpoint Cruise the Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton Spot marine wildlife from Kaikōura Beach Cruise on tranquil Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship Gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm View the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tekapo Guided indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint Journey on the TranzAlpine Train through the Southern Alps
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide

Customer Reviews

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Guide and Driver made all tourists in coach with great stories, history that entertain everyone.

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Sue R.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Fantastic tour, we enjoyed everything. Would definitely recommend it if you don't want the hassle of driving yourself. All the hotels were clean and comfortable and it was good that breakfast and several evening meals were included We visited so many amazing places and saw spectacular scenery everywhere. We didn't do many of the optional activities as so much was included already but I really enjoyed the jet boat trip on the Haast River.

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