New Zealand Vista

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14 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

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Highlights

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

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

Itinerary

You could spend eons exploring New Zealand’s North and South Islands. But you can also experience a New Zealand tour in two weeks – if you have the right advice. Will it be Milford Sound/Piopiotahi with its towering fiords and waterfalls, seen on a cruise? 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.

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 - Rotorua

day 3Rotorua Free Time

day 4Rotorua - Wellington

day 5Wellington - Picton

day 6Picton - Christchurch

day 7Christchurch - Omarama

day 8Omarama - Te Anau

day 9Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

day 10Te Anau - Queenstown

day 11Queenstown Free Time

day 12Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau

day 13Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch

day 14Farewell 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

What's Excluded

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