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New Zealand Marvel

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14 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Itinerary

One country, two islands, two weeks, countless highs… this could well be the ultimate New Zealand guided tour. Standouts include gem-like Franz Josef/Waiau, cruise through World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Waitomo Caves tours to spot glowworms, and expeditions across turquoise lakes. We haven’t even mentioned the atmospheric towns and cities yet – tours in Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch all beckon.

day 1Welcome to Christchurch

There are plenty of reasons to arrive in New Zealands Garden City early, among them the astonishing transformation that has reinvigorated streets since the devastating 2010/11 earthquakes. Explore at your leisure. Meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for a tour briefing and drinks tonight.

Location Visited
Christchurch
Accommodation
Ibis Hotel Christchurch

day 2Christchurch - Waiau (Franz Josef)

day 3Waiau (Franz Josef) - Queenstown

day 4Queenstown Free Time

day 5Queenstown - Te Anau

day 6Te Anau - Dunedin

day 7Dunedin - Omarama

day 8Omarama - Christchurch

day 9Christchurch - Picton

day 10Picton - Wellington

day 11Wellington - Rotorua

day 12Rotorua Free Time

day 13Rotorua - Auckland

day 14Farewell from Auckland

What's Included

Meals
Journey through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train See Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier), from a panoramic viewpoint Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS EarnslawSteamship Savour a gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter PeakHigh Country Farm Explore Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) on a Nature Cruise View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo Visit the Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience Spot marine wildlife from Kaikōura Beach Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington See Huka Falls from a panoramic viewpoint Share in the Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia Explore the Geothermal Wonders of Rotorua
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide

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