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Highlights of New Zealand

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Cosmos
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Arrival
  2. Day 2

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome briefing
    • Sightseeing tour of Auckland including the Domain, Parnell Village, Queens Street, and Viaduct Harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Additional sightseeing in Auckland
    • Shopping
    • Dining at recommended restaurants
    Landmarks
    The Domain
    Parnell Village
    Queens Street
    Viaduct Harbour
  3. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Auckland to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal area with bubbling mud pools and Pohutu Geyser
    • Traditional Māori carving and weaving demonstration
    • Māori cultural performance
    • Visit to Agrodome to learn about sheep industry
    Landmarks
    Te Puia
    Pohutu Geyser
    Agrodome
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
    • Zipline and canopy tour
    • Helicopter flights over volcanic valley
    • Floatplane flights over volcanic valley
    • Natural hot spring soak at Polynesian Spa
    • Hangi dinner with authentic Māori cultural performances including singing and storytelling
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton
    Polynesian Spa
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Marton to Wellington

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Marton to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local farm in Marton)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of local farm in Marton with education on sheep industry
    • Lunch at local farm in Marton
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour including Beehive and Parliament building
    • Panoramic views from top of Mount Victoria
    Landmarks
    Beehive (Parliament Building)
    Mount Victoria
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Picton to Christchurch

    Wellington to Picton to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry journey through Marlborough Sound
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sound
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Queenstown

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
  9. Day 9

    Queenstown - Milford Sound

    Queenstown - Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full-day cruise to Milford Sound with views of waterfalls, cliff walls, rainforest, and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Lake Wakatipu
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at Skyline Gondola on Bob's Peak with views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu)

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Gondola ride to Bob's Peak with farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship cruise to Walter Peak Farm with lunch or dinner
    • Helicopter ride over the Remarkables Mountains
    • Browse boutique shops and art galleries
    Landmarks
    Bob's Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
    Walter Peak Farm
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Queenstown (extra nights available for purchase)

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5.0
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    4.0
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • Elaine
    Elaine5.0•April 2025
    Got to see scenic and relaxing views
    Traveled in March 2025
  • Anonymous5.0•March 2023
    Excellent tour. Covered wide range of interesting facts and topics. Loved our tour guide!
    Traveled in March 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • GABE5.0•March 2023
    This was an amazing trip would love to do another trip.
    Traveled in March 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Pacifico5.0•March 2023
    Great Experience, Wonderful Sightseeing Activities, etc
    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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    Patricia

    Asked on July 7th, 2025

    What is the name of the first hotel?

    Accommodation
    • CosmosOperator•Written July 2025

      We typically use the Adina Auckland Britomart in Auckland. Hotels are not confirmed until 30 days from travel.

  • K

    Kylie

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    how much should we anticipate cost for food/ meals pp?

    Meals
    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2025

      This tour will include breakfast on 10 days, lunch on 2 days and dinner on 1 day. We suggest to plan to pay $20 - $40 USD per person per meal.

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    Philip

    Asked on September 23rd, 2023

    Is this a guaranteed departure tour?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written September 2023

      The February 17, 2024 departure is guaranteed to operate and has a good amount of availability!

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      Philip

      Traveler•Written October 2023

      Is the March 9th departure guaranteed to operate?

    • CosmosOperator•Written October 2023

      Our March 9, 2024 departures has not been guaranteed to depart as of today. This may change in the future.

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    Rachael

    Asked on July 11th, 2023

    Is the Interislander Ferry crossing inclusive in the price? Is the Milford sound Cruising inclusive in the Price?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written July 2023

      The Interislander Ferry and Milford Sound Excursion are included in the price. We do offer an optional excursion Upgrade One-Way Flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown that will be an additional charge.

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    Nancy

    Asked on February 4th, 2023

    The plan states flights are not included. Does that mean within the country?

    Flights / Transfers
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2023

      There are no internal flights required for this tour. It is operated primarily by motor coach and there is a ferry between the islands. Air between your home and the start and end of the tour are not included in our pricing.

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    Adrian

    Asked on January 2nd, 2023

    What do you mean by multiple room type?

    Accommodation
    • CosmosOperator•Written January 2023

      We generally offer single, twin (double) and triple accommodations. Some accommodation types are only available on some tours or may be on request only. If you let me know how your group plans to room, I can give you a better idea of pricing.

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    Emma

    Asked on December 27th, 2022

    What is the room type, twin, triple? And what would be the cost to pay for single room pls

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    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2022

      Accommodation types depend on how you are travelling. We do not allow shares with other guests, so if you are travelling alone, you would be in a single accommodation. If you have one travel companion, we would be able to either accommodate you both as singles or in a twin accommodation. Single travelers pay a single supplement.

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      Emma

      Traveler•Written December 2022

      Do you still have availability for this tour, dep 18th Feb please?

    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2022

      We do have availability. This departure is on request only, so we would not be able to immediately book, but the tour is not sold out. It's on request due to it being so close to departure.

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    Jenny

    Asked on May 19th, 2022

    Can you terminate this Highlights tour on day 7 of the tour

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    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2022

      You can leave the tour early, however, since it is a pre-arranged tour and commitments made for the whole tour, there would not be any reduction in the cost of the tour.

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