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City & Culture Tours from Auckland to Christchurch

Discover cultural adventures that depart from Auckland and end in Christchurch. Trips from Auckland to Christchurch are most popular in February, with the most tours doing this route then.

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  • Signature: New Zealand, Milford Sound & Maori Culture National Geographic Tour
     Signature: New Zealand, Milford Sound & Maori Culture National Geographic - 16 destinations
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    Signature: New Zealand, Milford Sound & Maori Culture National Geographic

    Duration
    13 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown, Te Anau,Fiordland National Park,Milford Sound,Arrowtown,Walter Peak,Christchurch,Akaroa+6 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
    From
    US$16,299per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • New Zealand Amplified Tour
     New Zealand Amplified - 31 destinations
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    New Zealand Amplified

    3.5 (2 reviews)

    "You get a good impression of the country and the culture. This tour shows you all the main destinations in New Zealand."

    Duration
    19 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove,Rotorua,Te Puia,Murupara,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Mount Ruapehu,Mount Tongariro,Mount Ngauruhoe,Wellington,Marlborough,Picton,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Kawarau Gorge,Queenstown,Milford Sound,Arrowtown,Wanaka,Lake Hawea,Franz Josef,Arthur's Pass National Park+22 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    From
    US$4,475per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • New Zealand Highlights Tour
     New Zealand Highlights - 29 destinations
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    New Zealand Highlights

    5.0 (3 reviews)

    "Incredible trip with Wild Kiwi! Saw the best of New Zealand in a well planned and executed itinerary."

    Duration
    14 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Karangahake, Waihi, Mount Maunganui,Hobbiton Movie Set,Rotorua,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Waitomo,Hamilton,Cambridge,Raglan,Bridal Veil Falls,Christchurch,Rakaia Gorge,Geraldine,Lake Tekapo,Cromwell,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Queenstown,Wanaka,Franz Josef,Hokitika,Arthur's Pass National Park,Castle Hill Peak+22 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wild Kiwi
    5% Off
    From $4,671
    US$4,438per person
    +$786 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • 20-Day New Zealand Explorer: The Ultimate New Zealand North to South Island Journey (Starts Auckland) Tour
     20-Day New Zealand Explorer: The Ultimate New Zealand North to South Island Journey (Starts Auckland) - 29 destinations
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    20-Day New Zealand Explorer: The Ultimate New Zealand North to South Island Journey (Starts Auckland)

    Duration
    20 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove,Karangahake,Matamata,Rotorua,Whakarewarewa,Lake Aniwhenua,Murupara,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Wellington,Marahau,Abel Tasman National Park,Buller Gorge,Punakaiki,Hokitika,Franz Josef,Queenstown,Milford Sound,Lake Tekapo,Christchurch+19 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    20% Off
    From $3,426
    US$2,741per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • 12-Day Fire & Ice: The North to South Island Expedition (Auckland to Christchurch) Tour
     12-Day Fire & Ice: The North to South Island Expedition (Auckland to Christchurch) - 17 destinations
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    12-Day Fire & Ice: The North to South Island Expedition (Auckland to Christchurch)

    Duration
    12 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Lake Aniwhenua, Taupo,Whanganui National Park,Tongariro National Park,Wellington,Picton,Marlborough,Marahau,Abel Tasman National Park,Buller Gorge,Punakaiki,Greymouth,Christchurch+11 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    20% Off
    From $2,683
    US$2,147per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • Kia Ora New Zealand (17 Days) Tour
     Kia Ora New Zealand (17 Days) - 39 destinations
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    Kia Ora New Zealand (17 Days)

    Duration
    17 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Bay of Islands, Waitangi, Cape Reinga,Ninety Mile Beach,Russell,Whangarei,Waitomo,Rotorua,Te Puia,Hobbiton Movie Set,Huka Falls Resort,Taupo,Wellington,Picton,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Omarama,Clyde,Gore,Fiordland National Park,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Arrowtown,Queenstown,Walter Peak,Lake Hawea,Haast,Franz Josef,Hokitika+27 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Costsaver
    10% Off
    From $6,900
    US$6,210per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • New Zealand\'s North to South Island Adventure Tour
     New Zealand\'s North to South Island Adventure - 18 destinations
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    New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure

    Duration
    11 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove,Matamata,Hobbiton Movie Set,Rotorua,Te Puia,Murupara,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Wellington,Marlborough,Picton,Kaikoura,Christchurch+12 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    10% Off
    From
    US$2,480per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • New Zealand Amplified (Southbound) Tour
     New Zealand Amplified (Southbound) - 32 destinations
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    New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)

    Duration
    19 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove,Matamata,Hobbiton Movie Set,Rotorua,Te Puia,Murupara,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Mount Ruapehu,Mount Tongariro,Mount Ngauruhoe,Wellington,Marlborough,Picton,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Kawarau Gorge,Queenstown,Milford Sound,Arrowtown,Wanaka,Franz Josef,Arthur's Pass National Park+23 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    10% Off
    From
    US$4,131per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • Ultimate New Zealand Tour
     Ultimate New Zealand - 41 destinations
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    Ultimate New Zealand

    Duration
    24 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Whangarei, Tutukaka, Paihia, Waitangi,Bay of Islands,Coromandel,Hot Water Beach,Cathedral Cove,Kuaotunu,Karangahake,Hobbiton Movie Set,Rotorua,Huka Falls Resort,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Taumarunui,Wellington,Picton,Marlborough,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Lake Ohau,Twizel,Kawarau Gorge,Queenstown,Arrowtown,Wanaka,Lake Hawea,Lake Wanaka,Franz Josef,Mount Cook,Greymouth,Arthur's Pass National Park+30 more
    Age Range
    Ages 15+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    20% Off
    From $12,530
    US$10,024per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • New Zealand Uncovered Tour
     New Zealand Uncovered - 27 destinations
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    New Zealand Uncovered

    Duration
    17 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Rotorua, Huka Falls Resort, Taupo, Wellington,Queen Charlotte Sound,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Twizel,Oamaru,Dunedin,Te Anau,Manapouri,Fiordland National Park,Milford Sound,Queenstown,Glenorchy,Walter Peak,Arrowtown,Franz Josef,Hokitika,Punakaiki,Arthur's Pass National Park+19 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    AAT Kings
    8% Off
    From $7,430
    US$6,836per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • New Zealand North to South Island Adventure Tour
     New Zealand North to South Island Adventure - 17 destinations
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    New Zealand North to South Island Adventure

    4.5 (75 reviews)

    "There are so many extra activities to choose from. The Māori cultural stay was probably my favourite stop."

    Duration
    11 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Coromandel, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove,Rotorua,Te Puia,Murupara,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Wellington,Marlborough,Picton,Kaikoura,Christchurch+10 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    8% Off
    From
    US$2,650per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands Tour
     NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands - 8 destinations
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    NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands

    4.1 (10 reviews)

    "Excellent service and very responsible."

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef,Christchurch+1 more
    Age Range
    Ages 8+
    Regions
    New Zealand South IslandMilford Sound+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Bucket List Group Travel LLC
    8% Off
    From
    US$3,990per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • New Zealand Explorer Tour
     New Zealand Explorer - 31 destinations
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    New Zealand Explorer

    4.5 (23 reviews)

    "The 2 1/2 hour hike through the tail in the mountains was the highlight of the tour."

    Duration
    19 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Matamata, Murupara, Taupo, Napier, Wellington,Picton,Nelson,Kaiteriteri,Abel Tasman National Park,Punakaiki,Cape Foulwind,Hokitika,Franz Josef,Fox Glacier,Mount Aspiring National Park,Makarora,Wanaka,Arrowtown,Queenstown,Te Anau,Manapouri,Doubtful Sound,Dunedin,Moeraki,Oamaru,Twizel,Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,Lake Pukaki,Lake Tekapo,Christchurch+25 more
    Age Range
    Ages 16+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Explore!
    8% Off
    From
    US$9,310per person
    Price based on Shared Room
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  • Contrasts Of New Zealand Tour
     Contrasts Of New Zealand - 13 destinations
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    Contrasts Of New Zealand

    3.6 (5 reviews)

    "Simply magnificent, well organised and first class service 10/10."

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Matamata, Rotorua, Te Puia, Queenstown, Te Anau,Milford Sound,Arrowtown,Cromwell,Lake Tekapo,Christchurch+5 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Trafalgar
    10% Off
    From $5,390
    US$4,851per person
    +$315 upfront costs
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • New Zealand Vista Tour
     New Zealand Vista - 28 destinations
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    New Zealand Vista

    4.8 (9 reviews)

    "Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional."

    Duration
    14 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Te Puia, Hobbiton Movie Set,Huka Falls Resort,Taupo,Wellington,Picton,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Omarama,Clyde,Gore,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Kingston,Arrowtown,Queenstown,Walter Peak,Franz Josef,Hokitika+18 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    AAT Kings
    8% Off
    From $5,670
    US$5,216per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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