I am 73, in reasonable shape. But I use a small portable mobility scooter on walks due to a spatial disorientation syndrome. 15 kg. It folds flat and is easy to transport. Will go on all terrain except for gravel. I require a hotel room without stairs. Can you accommodate me on this trip?

Thank you for reaching out! We will need to confirm with our operations team to see if we can accommodate this request. Are you planning on travelling with someone that can assist you?

We need help to find a package to go from Christchurch to Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, Oamaru, Lake Tekapo, and returning to Christchurch. We want to know about the cost, including hotel and meals.

We have shorter duration tours. We offer a 10-day itinerary, Contrasts of New Zealand. We also have a few 14-day itineraries; New Zealand Vista, New Zealand Marvel. We do not currently offer any 12 day itineraries.

Are hotels 3 star? 4 star? Is there opportunity to visit Lord of the Rings filming locations? We do not eat pork. Is this an issue (e.g. at the BBQ)?

All hotels are 3-4* accommodation. This tour visits many locations that were shot for the Lord of the Rings movies. If you are asking specifically about Hobbiton, the tour does not allow for time for this excursion. If you are interested in Hobbiton, we recommend booking an extra night in Auckland and booking the excursion separately on that last day of the tour. For not eating pork, this won't be an issue. The tour can cater to dietary requirements.

Do I need to advise you if I have any mobility issues or a serious medical condition?

Its essential you advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking if you have any mobility issues or serious medical conditions, so that we can ensure, as much as possible, your needs are met on your tour. Unfortunately due to space considerations on this tour it is not possible to accommodate motorised scooters and non-collapsible wheelchairs.

Do you cater for special dietary requirements?

If you have a special dietary requirement such as gluten-free, vegetarian etc please advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking to ensure the tour operator can do their best to accommodate your request.

When will I receive my travel documents?

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.

Can airport transfers be arranged?

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.

I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?

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.

Am I able to bring my children on this tour?

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.

Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?

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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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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
Christchurch
Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)
Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef/Waiau
Christchurch to Franz Josef/Waiau
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)
Included Activities
- Journey on the TranzAlpine Train through the Southern Alps
- See Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere from a panoramic viewpoint
- Visit Hokitika heritage and cultural centre
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier (weather dependent, may include landing on glacier)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika
Day 3
Franz Josef/Waiau to Queenstown
Franz Josef/Waiau to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)
Included Activities
- Visit historic Arrowtown
- View Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan
- Queenstown city tour including Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables
Optional Activities
- Stop at Jones Family fruit stall for local stone fruit
Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Dunstan
Arrowtown
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)
Included Activities
- Relish a gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
Optional Activities
- High-octane jet boat ride
- Kiwi Park - discover New Zealand's native birds
- Wine tasting at surrounding vineyards
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Walter Peak High Country Farm
TSS Earnslaw
Kiwi Park
Day 5
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Nature Cruise
Landmarks
Mirror Lakes
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Cleddau Valley
Fiordland National Park
Day 6
Te Anau to Dunedin
Te Anau to Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City)
Included Activities
- Early morning walk around Te Anau
Optional Activities
- Dunedin Craft Distillers visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience)
- Explore art-lined alleys in Dunedin
- Visit Larnach Castle - the only one of its kind in New Zealand
- Wildlife viewing - fur seals and penguins
Landmarks
Te Anau Lake
Fiordland
Dunedin Craft Distillers
Larnach Castle
Day 7
Dunedin to Omarama
Dunedin to Omarama
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Oamaru's historic gardens and limestone buildings
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Otago University grounds
- Walk along Dunedin's George Street
Landmarks
Otago University
Oamaru
Day 8
Omarama to Christchurch
Omarama to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo
- Guided Christchurch city tour featuring the Transitional Cathedral and Turanga library
Landmarks
Canterbury Plains
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Transitional Cathedral
Turanga (Christchurch Central Library)
Day 9
Christchurch to Picton
Christchurch to Picton
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Picton Beachcomber Inn, Picton Yacht Club)
Included Activities
- Spot marine wildlife from Kaikoura Beach
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Lake Grassmere Salt Works
Day 10
Picton to Wellington
Picton to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington
Landmarks
Queen Charlotte Sound
Tory Channel
Cook Strait
Day 11
Wellington to Rotorua
Wellington to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of locally sourced hāngī-inspired cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia
- Cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
- View Pohutu Geyser
- Buffet dinner of locally sourced hāngī-inspired cuisine
Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Rotorua
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Day 12
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore the Geothermal Wonders of Rotorua
Optional Activities
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - explore The Lord of the Rings film locations
Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 13
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Waitomo Caves including Glowworm Cruise
Landmarks
Waikato River
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Day 14
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided tour and Cultural Performance at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty of Waitangi Grounds
Day 15
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Travel to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua via Ninety Mile Beach
- Cruise to the iconic hole in the rock
- Tour of Russell - explore settlement history
Landmarks
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Day 16
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and drinks to celebrate your New Zealand adventure)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Whangarei
Landmarks
Whangarei
Day 17
Auckland
Auckland

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika

Landmarks
Lake Hawea
Lake Dunstan
Arrowtown
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Walter Peak High Country Farm
TSS Earnslaw
Kiwi Park

Landmarks
Mirror Lakes
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Cleddau Valley
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Te Anau Lake
Fiordland
Dunedin Craft Distillers
Larnach Castle

Landmarks
Otago University
Oamaru

Landmarks
Canterbury Plains
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Transitional Cathedral
Turanga (Christchurch Central Library)

Landmarks
Kaikoura
Lake Grassmere Salt Works

Landmarks
Queen Charlotte Sound
Tory Channel
Cook Strait

Landmarks
Lake Taupō
Rotorua
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser

Landmarks
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Waikato River
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty of Waitangi Grounds

Landmarks
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

Landmarks
Whangarei

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotel
day 2
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
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day 5
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Hotel
day 6
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotel
day 7
Picton Beachcomber Inn, Picton Yacht Club
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day 9
James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotel
day 10
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Hotel
Days 11, 12
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
Hotel
Days 13, 16
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Hotel
Days 14, 15

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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.4

Janet4.0•May 2024
Led by Christin
Tour was good, driver and guide excellent, but the hotel in Auckland was lacking.
Traveled in February 2024
Rosmijati5.0•December 2019
AAT King’s service was very good, it’s worth for the money to spend. Tour guide was very good, Sarah. The driver was...
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Hi Rosmijati, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time discovering New Zealand with AAT Kings. We hope we can welcome you on board again in the future.
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Barbara5.0•October 2019
Gina was a great tour guide....knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made everyone on the tour feel special. I will...
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Traveled in September 2019
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Hi Barbara, thankyou for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us, and that Gina was such an important part of your experience. We hope to see you again soon on another AAT Kings holiday!
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Sheila
Asked on November 22nd, 2023
I am 73, in reasonable shape. But I use a small portable mobility scooter on walks due to a spatial disorientation syndrome. 15 kg. It folds flat and is easy to transport. Will go on all terrain except for gravel. I require a hotel room without stairs. Can you accommodate me on this trip?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Travel Support
- AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2023
  Thank you for reaching out! We will need to confirm with our operations team to see if we can accommodate this request. Are you planning on travelling with someone that can assist you?
T
Tim
Asked on December 5th, 2022
We need help to find a package to go from Christchurch to Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, Oamaru, Lake Tekapo, and returning to Christchurch. We want to know about the cost, including hotel and meals.
Accommodation
Meals
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2022
  We have shorter duration tours. We offer a 10-day itinerary, Contrasts of New Zealand. We also have a few 14-day itineraries; New Zealand Vista, New Zealand Marvel. We do not currently offer any 12 day itineraries.
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Antonio
Asked on April 21st, 2022
Are hotels 3 star? 4 star? Is there opportunity to visit Lord of the Rings filming locations? We do not eat pork. Is this an issue (e.g. at the BBQ)?
Accommodation
Meals
Tour Details
- AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2022
  All hotels are 3-4* accommodation. This tour visits many locations that were shot for the Lord of the Rings movies. If you are asking specifically about Hobbiton, the tour does not allow for time for this excursion. If you are interested in Hobbiton, we recommend booking an extra night in Auckland and booking the excursion separately on that last day of the tour. For not eating pork, this won't be an issue. The tour can cater to dietary requirements.
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Georgia
Asked on December 4th, 2018
Do I need to advise you if I have any mobility issues or a serious medical condition?
Travel Support
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  Its essential you advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking if you have any mobility issues or serious medical conditions, so that we can ensure, as much as possible, your needs are met on your tour. Unfortunately due to space considerations on this tour it is not possible to accommodate motorised scooters and non-collapsible wheelchairs.
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Kenneth
Asked on December 4th, 2018
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Meals
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  If you have a special dietary requirement such as gluten-free, vegetarian etc please advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking to ensure the tour operator can do their best to accommodate your request.
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Tracy
Asked on December 4th, 2018
When will I receive my travel documents?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  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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Ellen
Asked on December 4th, 2018
Can airport transfers be arranged?
Flights / Transfers
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  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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Tammy
Asked on December 4th, 2018
I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?
Single supplement
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  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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Leah
Asked on December 4th, 2018
Am I able to bring my children on this tour?
Age Range
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  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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Belinda
Asked on December 4th, 2018
Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?
Tour Details
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
  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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