Kia Ora New Zealand

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17 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Auckland, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Highlights

Bay of Islands: Guided tour and cultural performance at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Rotorua: Guided tour and Glowworm cruise at Waitomo Caves & Indigenous experience at Te Puia

Christchurch: City tour includes the Transitional Cathedral made largely of cardboard and the gold-clad central library Turanga

Takapō (Lake Tekapo): Guided indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience

Milford Sound: Cruise on the breathtaking Sound

Queenstown: Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on a historic Steamship

Christchurch: Journey on the TranzAlpine, through tunnels and over viaducts

Tour the caves and cruise through the Glowworm Grotto

Embark on a guided indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience

Queenstown: Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on a historic Steamship

Christchurch: Journey on the TranzAlpine, through tunnels and over viaducts

Tour the caves and cruise through the Glowworm Grotto

Embark on a guided indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience

Itinerary

Picking one highlight on this north to south New Zealand adventure is a tough call. Will it be Milford Sound/Piopiotahi with its towering fiords and waterfalls, seen on a cruise? The Bay of Islands, all jewel-blue water and island views from Auckland? Rotorua, where geysers roar and thermal springs do their thing? Or Queenstown, serving up mountain scenery on repeat. In between, you’ll mix buzzing cities with vineyard stops, epic train rides, beach time and plenty of Choice Experiences to make it your kind of trip. One country, two islands, loads of wow. This trip is accompanied by a Travel Director and Driver.

day 1Welcome to Auckland

Kia ora and welcome to Auckland, a city thats easy to get swept up in. Arrive at your own pace and start exploring when youre ready. You could wander the waterfront, watch the yachts glide by and grab a bite in the harbourside precincts. Or keep it simple and save your energy for whats ahead. Tonight, meet your Travel Director wholl give you the lowdown on the adventure to come. Youll get the key details, a few handy local tips and a chance to meet your fellow travellers before you hit the road tomorrow.

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

Accommodation

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Meals

Daily breakfasts included

Transport

Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most regions

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

Extensive variety of Choice ExperiencesCity orientation tours

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