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Spirit of New Zealand (2024/2025, 21 Days) (15 destinations)

21 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
4.3
114 traveler reviews
  • Stone church by a vibrant blue lake and colorful flora.
  • Expansive lake with mountain reflections.
  • Lake with surrounding mountains and a ferry.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch's streets at leisure
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Indoor Dark Sky Astronomy Experience at Tekapo
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Canterbury Plains
  3. Day 3

    Lake Tekapo to Dunedin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunedin Leisure Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore art-lined alleys
    • Visit Speight's Brewery for tasting
    • Tour Larnach Castle
    • View fur seals and penguins
    Landmarks
    Speight's Brewery
    Larnach Castle
  4. Day 4

    Dunedin to Invercargill

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Highlight Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kelvin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Classic Motorcycle Mecca
    • Highlight Dinner
    Landmarks
    Classic Motorcycle Mecca
  5. Day 5

    Stewart Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kelvin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Stewart Island Village and Bays with local guides
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island
  6. Day 6

    Stewart Island to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • The Real Country Farm Show

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Queenstown at leisure
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Journey through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Arrowtown's boutiques and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Haast Pass
    Westland World Heritage Park
    Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
  9. Day 9

    Franz Josef to Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Punakaiki)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hokitika's coast
    • Discover pounamu (native greenstone/jade) in Hokitika
    • Visit Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks and blowholes
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Punakaiki to Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rutherford Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Buller Gorge
    Kahurangi National Park
  11. Day 11

    Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rutherford Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Bushwalk in Abel Tasman National Park
    • Cruise through Abel Tasman National Park
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  12. Day 12

    Nelson to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelodge Wellington)
    Landmarks
    Queen Charlotte Sound
  13. Day 13

    Wellington to Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)
    Landmarks
    Napier
  14. Day 14

    Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Te Pania)

    Included Activities

    • The Daily Deco Tour
    Landmarks
    Napier Art Deco District
  15. Day 15

    Napier to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi-inspired cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Te Puia geothermal valley exploration
    • Guided Maori history and culture experience at Te Puia
    • Hangi-inspired cuisine dinner
    • Cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua
    • Pohutu Geyser viewing experience
    Landmarks
    Te Puia
    Pohutu Geyser
    Te Aronui a Rua
  16. Day 16

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)

    Optional Activities

    • Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    • Scenic flight
    Landmarks
    Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
    Hobbiton Movie Set
  17. Day 17

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • The interactive All Blacks Experience
    Landmarks
    All Blacks Experience
  18. Day 18

    Auckland to Bay of Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Treaty of Waitangi site and historical significance
    Landmarks
    Treaty of Waitangi Site
    Bay of Islands
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  19. Day 19

    Bay of Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Travel to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua via Ninety Mile Beach
    • Historic tall ship cruise
    • Cruise to Hole in the Rock
    • Tour of Russell
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua
    Ninety Mile Beach
    Hole in the Rock
    Russell
  20. Day 20

    Bay of Islands to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Dinner in Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Whangarei's waterfalls, beaches, galleries and museums
    Landmarks
    Whangarei
  21. Day 21

    Depart Auckland

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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Wyndham Garden

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Kelvin Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 18, 19

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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    day 8

  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

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    day 9

  • The Rutherford Hotel

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    Days 10, 11

  • Travelodge Wellington

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    day 12

  • Scenic Hotel Te Pania

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    Days 13, 14

  • Sudima Lake Rotorua

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    Days 15, 16

  • Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

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    Days 17, 20

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  • Kathleen
    March 3rd, 2025
    4.0
    Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or...
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  • Lorne
    February 25th, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.
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    September 14th, 2025
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    This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything...
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      Tipping is not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand however if you are happy with the service you received from your Travel Director or Driver Guide you can feel free to leave them a tip at your own discretion.

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      Due to strict Government vehicle weight restrictions you are allowed one medium size suitcase per person, with dimensions not to exceed H76cm x W46cm x D25cm. The maximum weight of all luggage must not exceed 23kg (50lbs).
      You are also allowed one piece of hand luggage on-board the coach: however it must be able to fit in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you if required.

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      You can choose to join the tour at a later date or finish the tour early however, it is important to note that AAT Kings is unable to offer a discount for choosing to do as the tour is a set package with a strict itinerary.

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      Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.

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      Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.

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      If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.

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      Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged for you once you have a confirmed booking. Please contact our team of Travel Experts if you would like a transfer added to your tour booking or for more information.

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      Your travel documents will be posted to you in a travel wallet which will contain your documents and luggage tags to you approximately four weeks before your departure date.

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