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New Zealand Vista

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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.8 (9 reviews)
New Zealand Vista - AAT Kings
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Start point
    Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand (Auckland)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Auckland waterfront precincts with yachts
    • Browse the CBD to discover local designers
  3. Day 2

    Auckland - Rotorua

    Auckland - Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Hāngī-inspired buffet dinner at Te Puia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Waitomo Caves including glowworm cruise
    • Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia with cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
    • View of Pohutu Geyser
    • Hāngī-inspired buffet dinner at Te Puia
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Pohutu Geyser
    Te Puia
    Waikato River
  4. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    • Tour Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings films
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
    Hobbiton
  5. Day 4

    Rotorua - Wellington

    Rotorua - Wellington
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Included Activities

    • See Huka Falls from a panoramic viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Kapiti Coast
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Wellington - Picton

    Wellington - Picton
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Picton Beachcomber Inn, Picton Yacht Club)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise the Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
    Cook Strait
  7. Day 6

    Picton - Christchurch

    Picton - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Spot marine wildlife from Kaikoura Beach
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  8. Day 7

    Christchurch - Omarama

    Christchurch - Omarama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd Tekapo
    • Indoor Guided Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Transitional Cathedral in Christchurch
    • Visit Turanga, the gold-clad central library in Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Transitional Cathedral
    Turanga
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Canterbury Plains
  9. Day 8

    Omarama - Te Anau

    Omarama - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit historic gold mining town of Clyde
    • Explore Gore, the Country Music capital of New Zealand
    Landmarks
    Clyde
    Gore
    Fiordland National Park
    Te Anau Lake
  10. Day 9

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Milford Sound/Piopiotahi on a nature cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
  11. Day 10

    Te Anau - Queenstown

    Te Anau - Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic Arrowtown
    • Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
    Landmarks
    Devil's Staircase
    Lake Wakatipu
    Arrowtown
    TSS Earnslaw
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
  12. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Optional Activities

    • High-octane jet boat ride
    • Visit Kiwi Park to see New Zealand's feathered friends
    Landmarks
    Kiwi Park
  13. Day 12

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)

    Included Activities

    • Journey past Lake Hawea
    • Travel through Haast Pass
    • View waterfalls and mountain scenery

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Franz Josef Glacier (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Haast Pass
    Franz Josef Glacier
  14. Day 13

    Franz Josef - Christchurch

    Franz Josef - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and drinks to celebrate your holiday)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
    • Journey on the TranzAlpine Train through the Southern Alps

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hokitika and pounamu (native jade) shops
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
    Hokitika
  15. Day 14

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    End point
    Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Christchurch)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Cam
    Cam5.0January 2026
    We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy...
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    Traveled in January 2026
  • Kathleen4.0March 2025
    Led by Bambang
    Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or...
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  • Lorne5.0February 2025
    Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.
    Traveled in February 2025
  • Bob5.0March 2024
    New Zealand is a land with many places to see. It is a place rich in sites and in history, owing to the fact that two...
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    Traveled in February 2024
  • Tran5.0December 2023
    Excellent tour with experienced Tour Director and Driver from AAT Kings. All excursions with estimated costs should...
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  • Ichiko
    Ichiko5.0January 2023
    Good schedule, good accommodation, good tour conductor, good driver
    Traveled in January 2023
  • David4.0February 2020
    Both the tour guide and driver were excellent as was the quality of both the breakfast and dinner meals. However,...
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    Reply from: AAT Kings
    Hi David, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed travelling with our Travel Director and that you enjoyed the meals on the tour, but we are sorry to hear that other parts of the Guided Holiday did not meet expectations. If you would like to discuss further then please contact us at guestrelations@ttc.com with some further information including your name, booking reference and departure date. Many thanks, AAT Kings
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  • Jane
    Jane5.0February 2020
    Great time & good food!
    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: AAT Kings
    Hello Jane, Many thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback on our New Zealand Vista tour. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday with us and thanks for sharing your photos. Hope to see you soon on another tour. Many thanks, AAT Kings
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  • Leopold5.0January 2020
    I am very very heapy - excellent
    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: AAT Kings
    Dear Leopold, Thanks very much for your review of our New Zealand Vista tour and we hope to welcome you back on board again in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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    Nicole

    Asked on August 2nd, 2026

    Can you please provide information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations used on this tour? Additionally, is there an opportunity to visit Lord of the Rings movie sets? Will there be an opportunity to do a bungee jump?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten August 2026

      We offer 2 Lord of the Rings themed tours; Hobbiton and Pure Glenorchy - Lord Of The Rings Scenic Tour. These are operated by 3rd parties and booked while on tour. Guests can also visit Weta Workshop in Auckland on their own time. We do not offer bungee jumping excursions and this will need to be arranged separately.

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    Brandon

    Asked on April 23rd, 2026

    Could you please provide more details about the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodation for the trip? Specifically, we're interested in availability for a March 2027 departure.

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten April 2026

      Tour Features
      19 meals included
      (13 full buffet breakfasts and 6 dinners)

      Specialist touring team:
      Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide throughout the journey

      Local Specialists (Guides) at:
      Waitomo Caves
      Milford Sound
      Te Puia
      Dark Sky Experience (Tekapo)

      UNESCO World Heritage Site
      Fiordland National Park

      Accommodation
      Comfortable hotels with convenient access to city centres

      Inclusions
      National Park entrance fees
      18 included sightseeing attractions and experiences

      Included Attractions & Experiences:
      Tour briefing and welcome drinks with the Travel Director
      Auckland orientation tour
      Guided tour of Waitomo Caves
      Rotorua orientation tour
      Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia
      Huka Falls viewpoint
      Wellington orientation tour
      Interislander Cruise across the Cook Strait
      Christchurch orientation tour
      View the Church of the Good Shepherd (Tekapo)
      Dark Sky Experience – 45‐minute guided astronomy and cultural session
      Milford Sound scenic cruise
      Queenstown orientation tour
      Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw
      Gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
      Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint
      TranzAlpine Train journey through the Southern Alps
      Visit historic Arrowtown

      Luggage Allowance:
      Checked Luggage: One suitcase per person
      Maximum size: 30" x 18" x 10" (76 x 46 x 25 cm)
      Maximum weight: 50 lbs (23 kg)

      Hand Luggage: One piece per person
      Maximum weight: 15 lbs (7 kg)
      Must fit under your seat or in the small overhead compartment
      Please note that coach overhead compartments are significantly smaller than aircraft compartments.

      Fitness Level: Balanced
      This tour requires a reasonable level of mobility. Guests should be comfortable with:

      Walking approximately 1.6 to 4.8 km (1–3 miles) per day
      Standing for extended periods
      Uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, gravel paths, and stairs

      This tour is not recommended for guests who have difficulty walking.
      Specific Activity Notes

      Te Puia – Te Pō Experience: Around 1.5 km of slow-paced walking on gravel paths, boardwalks, and uneven ground
      Waitomo Caves: Cave floors may be wet and slippery; sturdy footwear with good grip is strongly recommended

      Hotels (subject to changes):
      Holiday Inn Express Auckland City
      Ibis Hotel Rotorua
      James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington
      Picton Beachcomber Inn
      Ibis Hotel Christchurch
      Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
      Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau
      Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
      Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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    Frances

    Asked on March 8th, 2026

    i will be travelling solo and would like to ask if i would need to take a single room or i can have a twin room and share with someone from the group please

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    Single supplement
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten March 2026

      Single supplement tour rate GBP 5244 per person. Starts in Auckland (AKL) at 6pm flights to arrive before 4pm. Ends in Christchurch (CHC) after breakfast - flights to depart at any time. There is space available and a deposit of GBP 100 per person to secure your place on the tour.

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    Michelle

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    I am a vegetarian and would like to have a vegetarian option for my meals.

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten March 2025

      Once you confirm your booking, we will be happy to request vegetarian meals for all included meals during the tour. Your dietary request will be forwarded to the Travel Director in advance. However, we recommend kindly reminding them of your requirements upon meeting them.

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    Torsten

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    How far is the Hotel Ibis from Christchurch Airport and what are the transit options?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Hotel Ibis Christchurch is 10 kilometers from Christchurch Airport. You can take a taxi, and there's also a shuttle running every 30 minutes from the hotel back to the airport.

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    Marisa

    Asked on August 12th, 2024

    How are the tour activities on the last day in Christchurch scheduled concerning flight departures?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten August 2024

      Your tour in Christchurch concludes with breakfast on the last day, and you are free to depart anytime suitable for your schedule.

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    Pat

    Asked on July 13th, 2024

    Is it possible to use a credit card for transactions during the tour?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, credit cards are widely accepted for transactions during the tour. This includes payments for optional experiences.

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    Martin

    Asked on June 21st, 2024

    Can I switch my tour date to avail of a discount without a penalty?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Switching tour dates to avail of discounts without a penalty is generally not allowed once a booking is held. Any changes typically involve a cost penalty.

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    Jimmy

    Asked on June 12th, 2024

    Are transfers included from Auckland airport to the first hotel?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Airport transfers are not typically included in the tour package. You will need to arrange your own travel from Auckland airport to the starting hotel of the tour.

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    Jeanette

    Asked on June 7th, 2024

    Can I pay for optional experiences with a credit card while on tour?

    Payments
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes, you are able to pay for optional experiences with a credit card directly while on tour.

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