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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Are transfers included from Auckland airport to the first hotel?

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.

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

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

I want to book an extra night in Auckland for February 10th when we arrive. I would like it to be at the same hotel where we will be staying on February 11th. I have read that the tour will begin at Holiday Inn Express in the CBD of Auckland, but under the list of accommodations, VR Queen is listed as the hotel. Can you let me know so that I can be sure we do not have to change hotels?

While it's unlikely, please be aware that hotel arrangements are subject to change prior to departure. If you're considering booking a pre-night, you can always make your reservation directly with AAT Kings. Rest assured, should any unforeseen changes occur, we'll ensure you're seamlessly transitioned to the correct hotel.

Can I stay an additional night at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City?

You can book an additional night at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City; however, you will be charged an extra night's fee.

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New Zealand Vista

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From Auckland to Christchurch

4.8

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Gold Operator: AAT Kings
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Start point
Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand (Auckland)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Optional Activities
- Explore waterfront precincts with yachts
- Discover local designers in the CBD
Day 2
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
- View Pohutu Geyser
- Hāngī-inspired buffet dinner at Te Puia
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Waikato River
Day 3
Rotorua
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
- Hobbiton movie tour - Lord of the Rings filming locations
Landmarks
Hobbiton
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Day 4
Rotorua - Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- See Huka Falls from a panoramic viewpoint
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Kapiti Coast
Day 5
Wellington - Picton
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
Day 6
Picton - Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Spot marine wildlife from Kaikoura Beach
Landmarks
Kaikoura Beach
Day 7
Christchurch - Omarama
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture including the Transitional Cathedral and Turanga central library
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Indoor Guided Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo
Landmarks
Transitional Cathedral
Turanga
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 8
Omarama - Te Anau
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit historic Clyde
- Visit Gore, the Country Music capital of New Zealand
Landmarks
Clyde
Gore
Fiordland National Park
Day 9
Te Anau - Milford Sound
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Milford Sound/Piopiotahi on a nature cruise
Landmarks
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Fiordland National Park
Day 10
Te Anau - Queenstown
Meals
Dinner (Gourmet BBQ dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Visit historic Arrowtown
- Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
- Savour a gourmet BBQ dinner and see a farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
Landmarks
Devil's Staircase
Lake Wakatipu
Arrowtown
Walter Peak High Country Farm
Day 11
Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Kiwi Park - discover New Zealand's native birds
Landmarks
Kiwi Park
Day 12
Queenstown - Franz Josef
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)
Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Haast Pass
Day 13
Franz Josef - Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Dinner and drinks to toast 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)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Hokitika
Day 14
Christchurch
End point
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Christchurch)

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Waikato River

Landmarks
Hobbiton
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Lake Taupo
Kapiti Coast

Landmarks
Te Papa
Cook Strait

Landmarks
Kaikoura Beach

Landmarks
Transitional Cathedral
Turanga
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd

Landmarks
Clyde
Gore
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Devil's Staircase
Lake Wakatipu
Arrowtown
Walter Peak High Country Farm

Landmarks
Kiwi Park

Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Hokitika

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
Hotel
day 1
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Hotel
Days 2, 3
James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotel
day 4
Picton Beachcomber Inn, Picton Yacht Club
Hotel
day 5
Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Hotel
Days 6, 13
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotel
day 7
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotel
day 12

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4.8

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.3

Cam
January 29th, 2026
We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy...
We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy that we had to rest after the tour, but not complaining. Our guide and driver were excellent in taking care of us and keeping us entertained. We highly recommend this tour.Show more
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Kathleen
March 3rd, 2025
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
Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.
Traveled in February 2025
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Bob
March 16th, 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...
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 separate cultures have occupied the space. Fortunately our tour director and guide Chantavee was excellent at explaining both the history and providing context to the sites. I did not lower my reading due to the fact that the bus ride just sucked; it was a necessary part of the overall experience.Show more
Traveled in February 2024
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Tran
December 24th, 2023
Excellent tour with experienced Tour Director and Driver from AAT Kings. All excursions with estimated costs should...
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Traveled in December 2023
Ichiko
January 24th, 2023
Good schedule, good accommodation, good tour conductor, good driver
Traveled in January 2023
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David
February 22nd, 2020
Both the tour guide and driver were excellent as was the quality of both the breakfast and dinner meals. However,...
Both the tour guide and driver were excellent as was the quality of both the breakfast and dinner meals. However, with the exception of the Agrodome and the final evening’s farm presentation of a working sheepdog, most of the rest of the tour was average. It certainly didn’t help that the entire Milford fiord tour was cancelled. I am curious as to the size of the promised rebate in view of the importance of “highlight” of the entire tour.Show more
Traveled in January 2020
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
February 18th, 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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Leopold
January 13th, 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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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
Accommodation
Single supplement
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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.
Meals
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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?
Accommodation
Transport
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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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Tour Details
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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?
Payments
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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?
Payments
Price / Availability
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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?
Flights / Transfers
- AAT KingsOperator•Written 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 KingsOperator•Written June 2024
  Yes, you are able to pay for optional experiences with a credit card directly while on tour.
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Josephine
Asked on April 30th, 2024
I want to book an extra night in Auckland for February 10th when we arrive. I would like it to be at the same hotel where we will be staying on February 11th. I have read that the tour will begin at Holiday Inn Express in the CBD of Auckland, but under the list of accommodations, VR Queen is listed as the hotel. Can you let me know so that I can be sure we do not have to change hotels?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2024
  While it's unlikely, please be aware that hotel arrangements are subject to change prior to departure. If you're considering booking a pre-night, you can always make your reservation directly with AAT Kings. Rest assured, should any unforeseen changes occur, we'll ensure you're seamlessly transitioned to the correct hotel.
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Eva
Asked on April 28th, 2024
Can I stay an additional night at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City?
Accommodation
- AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2024
  You can book an additional night at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City; however, you will be charged an extra night's fee.

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