Spirit of New Zealand - Small Group

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21 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 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

Explore Transport World Invercargill, Art Deco Napier on a walking tour, Bay of Islands, & Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Discover Maori culture at Te Puia Rotorua, craft of Pounamu (Jade) carving, & the All Blacks Experience

Visit Templeton Flax Mill, Real Country Farm, & historic Arrowtown

View Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, & Church of the Good Shepherd Tekapo

Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, & Cook Strait from North to South Island

Queenstown: Come and meet your host a 'Southern Girl' local farmer in the South Island, for some good old fashioned southern hospitality.

Itinerary

Discover the spirit of New Zealand, thoughtfully paced with six two-night stays. Cruise Milford Sound or Piopiotahi, cross Cook Strait by ferry and travel through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine. Enjoy a private visit to Transport World, walk Napier’s Art Deco streets and connect with Māori culture in Rotorua, with coastal Punakaiki, vibrant Nelson and the Bay of Islands along the way. This trip is accompanied by a Travel Director and Driver.

day 1Welcome to Christchurch

Welcome to New Zealand. Kick things off in Christchurch, buzzing with community spirit that runs deep. Spend time at leisure getting to know the city your way before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a briefing and welcome drinks.

Location Visited

Christchurch

Accommodation

Ibis Hotel Christchurch

day 2Canterbury Plains and a Taste of Geraldine

day 3Discover Clyde and Invercargill

day 4Journey to Fiordland

day 5Spectacular Milford Sound

day 6Meet a local farmer

day 7Queenstown, Your Way

day 8Queenstown onto Christchurch

day 9A Great Rail Journey to Punakaiki

day 10Wild beauty, Kahurangi

day 11Top of the South

day 12Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound

day 13Wellington onto Napier

day 14Discover Art Deco Icons

day 15Culture Capital Rotorua

day 16Rotorua, Its All Yours

day 17Auckland, the City of Sails

day 18Auckland onto Bay of Islands

day 19Bay of Islands at Leisure

day 20Travel to Auckland

day 21Farewell Auckland

What's Included

Accommodation

Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedPorterage where hotels provide this service

Meals

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Transport

All land transport shown. All transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

Mustsee sightseeingOptional Experiences and free timeThis trip is operated by our Australia and New Zealand Specialists at AAT Kings.

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