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Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour - Discover New Zealand

Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour

7 days
4.0
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From Queenstown to Wellington
Tour Operator:
Discover New Zealand
Max group size:
10
Age range:
2 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
161922
From
US $1,420
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Highlights

  • Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
  • Cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
  • Spend the night in the scenic seaside town of Kaikoura
  • Cruise on the mystical waters of the Marlborough Sounds

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Itinerary

Start in Queenstown and end in Wellington! With the In-depth Cultural tour Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Queenstown, New Zealand and 5 other destinations in New Zealand. Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour includes accommodation, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
  2. Day 2 Experience the iconic Shotover Jet and enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Walter Peak
  3. Day 3 The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards the MacKenzie Country
  4. Day 4 Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and across the Canterbury Plains
  5. Day 5 Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura to spend the night
  6. Day 6 Drive to Picton. Depart Picton for your cruise through the Marlborough Sounds and across the Cook Strait to Wellington
  7. Day 7 Depart from Wellington City
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  • Meals
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  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Operated by Discover New Zealand

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Discover New Zealand is your one stop shop for all your New Zealand touring package needs. Enjoy all the advantages of planning your New Zealand experience with help from a team with a long history of showing travelers around NZ and creating magic memories. Established in 1987 we are your best choice when it comes to self-drive touring around New Zealand. Our extensive range of customizable tours reflect 30 years of experience of tour development and trip planning experience and we cater to every traveler's needs.

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Customer Reviews

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    · November 14th, 2019
    Everything was great with the except of the hotel accommodations in Wellington and Christchurch. The mattresses were absolutely awful. The beds were very springy and offered zero support. Woke up very sore each morning in those cities. Other than that,... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour reviewer 2
    · November 13th, 2019
    The overall experience of working with tour radar was amazing. The help with planning to fit our needs, the support around the clock, the seamless process of everything was fantastic. But we have to say that the hotel accommodations were subpar.... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2019

Dates & Availability

7 days
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
From Queenstown to Wellington
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  • Tuesday
    26 Sep, 2023
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    2 Oct, 2023
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    27 Sep, 2023
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    8 Oct, 2023
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    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 22nd, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 22nd, 2023, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Discover New Zealand. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Discover New Zealand will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Discover New Zealand" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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