New Zealand Wonders - 20 days

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20 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 55 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Auckland, New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Highlights

Auckland - Admire sweeping city views, lively harbourside scenes and Maori treasures on a guided tour of the Auckland Museum

Reed Memorial Park - Walk among towering 500-year-old kauri trees and enjoy the beauty of Whangarei Falls

Bay of Islands - Discover the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and learn the story of New Zealand’s founding document

Russell - Stroll the charming streets of this historic seaside village, once New Zealand’s first capital

Coromandel Peninsula - Ride the Driving Creek Railway to the EyeFull Tower for panoramic views over bushland and the Hauraki Gulf

Hot Water Beach - Dig your own natural spa pool in the bubbling geothermal sands at low tide

Rotorua - Experience Maori heritage, Kiwi conservation and active geysers at Te Puia geothermal park

Lake Taupo - Pause at Huka Falls and take in views of volcanic peaks Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro

Napier - Tour New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, and enjoy dinner with spectacular vineyard views

Wellington - Ride the historic cable car, admire the Beehive parliament building and explore Te Papa national museum

TranzAlpine - Cross the Southern Alps by train, passing through dramatic gorges, braided rivers and high mountain passes

Milford Sound - Cruise beneath Mitre Peak and sheer cliffs, watching for seals and dolphins in the world’s most famous fiord

Hot Water Beach - Dig your own natural spa pool in the bubbling geothermal sands at low tide

Rotorua - Experience Maori heritage, Kiwi conservation and active geysers at Te Puia geothermal park

Lake Taupo - Pause at Huka Falls and take in views of volcanic peaks Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro

Napier - Tour New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, and enjoy dinner with spectacular vineyard views

Wellington - Ride the historic cable car, admire the Beehive parliament building and explore Te Papa national museum

TranzAlpine - Cross the Southern Alps by train, passing through dramatic gorges, braided rivers and high mountain passes

Milford Sound - Cruise beneath Mitre Peak and sheer cliffs, watching for seals and dolphins in the world’s most famous fiord

Itinerary

Experience the best of New Zealand on a 20-day tour from Auckland to Queenstown. Discover the Bay of Islands and Waitangi, explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori culture, and admire Napier’s Art Deco charm. Cross Cook Strait to Marlborough’s vineyards and Abel Tasman’s golden bays, then spot wildlife in Kaikōura. Ride the famous TranzAlpine train, see the glaciers of the West Coast, and finish with a spectacular cruise on Milford Sound.

day 1Welcome to Auckland!

Upon arrival into Auckland you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day offers free time for you to explore the local area.

OverNight

Auckland

day 2Reed Memorial Park & the Bay of Islands

day 3The Bay of Islands

day 4Return to Auckland

day 5The Coromandel Peninsula

day 6A Free Day on the Coromandel Peninsula

day 7The Pacific Coast Highway to Rotorua

day 8A Day of Your Choosing

day 9Rotorua to Napier

day 10On To Wellington

day 11From North to South Island

day 12Abel Tasman National Park

day 13Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

day 14Kaikoura to Christchurch

day 15TranzAlpine Train to Fox Glacier

day 16Mt Aspiring National Park

day 17Wanaka

day 18Wanaka to Te Anau

day 19Fiordland National Park & Milford Sound

day 20Goodbye New Zealand

What's Included

Accommodation

19 nights in 4-star hotels

Meals

19 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinnersDinner and wine at Mission Estate Winery, NapierMilford Sound cruise including lunch

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 20All transfers and touring in a modern air-conditioned vehicle

Guide

Escorted throughout by an expert local guide/driver, with specialist local guides at selected sites

Others

Ferry to Russell & ferry across the Cook StraitTouring of Auckland, Napier, Wellington & ChristchurchEntry to the Waitangi Treaty GroundsJourney on the Driving Creek narrow-gauge railway in the CoromandelVisit to Waimangu Volcanic Valley or Hobbiton Movie SetTe PÄ TÅ« MÄori cultural experienceWine tasting at one of Marlborough’s premier wineriesAbel Tasman National Park cruiseWhale Watch Kaikoura cruise or Wings Over Whales scenic flightTranzAlpine rail journey from Christchurch to Arthurs PassLocal eco-guided island walk or authentic 4WD adventure at WanakaJet boat experience on the Waiau River & farm visit at Te Anau

What's Excluded

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Highlights

Itinerary

day 1Welcome to Auckland!

day 2Reed Memorial Park & the Bay of Islands

day 3The Bay of Islands

day 4Return to Auckland

day 5The Coromandel Peninsula

day 6A Free Day on the Coromandel Peninsula

day 7The Pacific Coast Highway to Rotorua

day 8A Day of Your Choosing

day 9Rotorua to Napier

day 10On To Wellington

day 11From North to South Island

day 12Abel Tasman National Park

day 13Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

day 14Kaikoura to Christchurch

day 15TranzAlpine Train to Fox Glacier

day 16Mt Aspiring National Park

day 17Wanaka

day 18Wanaka to Te Anau

day 19Fiordland National Park & Milford Sound

day 20Goodbye New Zealand