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The Long White Cloud (Small Groups)

19 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
2.0 (1 review)
The Long White Cloud (Small Groups) - Luxury Gold
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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 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montreal, Christchurch.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    • Christchurch Tram ride
    • Welcome reception with Travel Concierge
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    North Hagley Park
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Dunedin

    Christchurch to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Parcels Restaurant - surf and turf, braised lamb, catch of the day, or modern twists on traditional local dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Dunedin Hotel.)

    Included Activities

    • Coastal drive through Timaru and Oamaru
    • Visit to Dunedin Railway Station
    • Dinner at Parcels Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Dunedin Railway Station
  3. Day 3

    Dunedin

    Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Dunedin Hotel.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour at Dunedin Craft Distillers - Bread to Bottle Tour
    • Chocolate tasting journey at OCHO Chocolate with 10-sample bean-to-bar tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife cruise of the Otago Peninsula
    • Visit to Larnach Castle
    Landmarks
    Dunedin Craft Distillers
    OCHO Chocolate
    Otago Peninsula
    Larnach Castle
  4. Day 4

    Dunedin to Doubtful Sound

    Dunedin to Doubtful Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Locally sourced cuisine onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fiordland Navigator)

    Included Activities

    • Road travel to Manapouri
    • Catamaran and coach transfer to Doubtful Sound
    • Overnight nature cruise on Fiordland Navigator with onboard naturalist activities and lectures
    • Locally sourced onboard dining
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound
    Fiordland National Park
  5. Day 5

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic lunch at local farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rees Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Morning exploration of Doubtful Sound hidden coves
    • Rustic lunch at local farm with landowner Chris
    • Farm visit with animals
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (The Bathhouse - locally grown, foraged and farmed produce with local and international wines overlooking Lake Wakatipu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rees Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise aboard TSS Earnslaw
    • Dinner at The Bathhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Walter Peak High Country farm Eco Experience
    • Guided e-bike scenic ride along Lake Wakatipu
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Wanaka

    Queenstown to Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Gibbston Valley at Kinross)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Edgewater Wānaka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to historic gold mining village of Arrowtown
    • Wine tasting in Gibbston Valley at Kinross
    • Lunch in Gibbston Valley
    • Visit to Highlands Motorsport Museum
    • Visit to Mrs Jones Orchard
    • Walk through lavender fields at Wānaka Lavender Farm
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Gibbston Valley
    Highlands Motorsport Museum
    Wānaka Lavender Farm
    Lake Wānaka
  8. Day 8

    Wānaka

    Wānaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Edgewater Wānaka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Lake Wānaka to Stevenson's Island
    • Guided walk on Stevenson's Island with Local Expert
    • Leisurely afternoon walk in natural surroundings
    Landmarks
    Lake Wānaka
    Stevenson's Island
    Mount Burke
  9. Day 9

    Wānaka to Franz Josef

    Wānaka to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef.)

    Included Activities

    • Haast River jet boat cruise in fully enclosed cabin through Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area
    Landmarks
    Haast River
    Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area
  10. Day 10

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Dinner (Exceptional dining experience at Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat, featuring exquisite locally sourced cuisine perfectly paired with fine wines, set against the backdrop of an ancient rainforest)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef.)

    Included Activities

    • Private vessel cruise on Lake Mapourika
    • Guided rainforest walk with Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Lake Mapourika
    Franz Josef Rainforest
  11. Day 11

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Franz Josef to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Service dinner onboard TranzAlpine with exclusive drinks and Paddock to Plate regionally inspired food menu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montreal, Christchurch.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided history walk in Hokitika
    • TranzAlpine scenic train journey in Scenic Plus premium carriage
    • Dinner service onboard TranzAlpine with paired drinks
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthurs Pass
    Waimakariri River
    Canterbury Plains
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch to Wellington

    Christchurch to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Lola Rouge Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Coastal drive to Kaikoura
    • Travel to Picton
    • Queen Charlotte Sound cruise
    • Cook Strait crossing
    • Wellington city orientation tour
    • Dinner at Lola Rouge Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Picton
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Cook Strait
    Old St. Paul's Cathedral
    Parliament Buildings
    Mount Victoria
  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Wellington)

    Optional Activities

    • Urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne with 2-hour guided walking tour
    • Wellington waterfront and hidden laneways tour with local expert
    • Wellington cable car for panoramic city views
    Landmarks
    Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne
    Cuba Street
  14. Day 14

    Wellington to Hawke's Bay

    Wellington to Hawke's Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Wine tasting and intimate dinner at Craggy Range Winery's award-winning restaurant featuring seasonal Hawke's Bay produce, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Porters Boutique Hotel, Hawke's Bay.)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Manawatū dairy farming land
    • Wine tasting and dinner at Craggy Range Winery
    Landmarks
    Napier
    Craggy Range Winery
    Te Mata Peak
  15. Day 15

    Napier

    Napier
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Porters Boutique Hotel, Hawke's Bay.)

    Included Activities

    • Gannet safari at Cape Sanctuary with world's largest mainland gannet colony
    • Napier art deco architecture tour in vintage car with Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Cape Sanctuary
    Napier
  16. Day 16

    Napier to Rotorua

    Napier to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed picnic lunch in forest with Kawakawa tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Rotorua.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided cultural walking eco-tour through Whirinaki Native Forest
    • Traditional Māori welcome
    • Packed picnic lunch in forest
    • Kawakawa tea
    Landmarks
    Whirinaki Forest
  17. Day 17

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Te Pā Tū Māori Experience - Tū Te Rā celebration with forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), complimentary chef choice aperitif, and seasonal three-course dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Rotorua.)

    Included Activities

    • Redwoods Treewalk through 120-year-old Californian Coastal Redwoods with 28 suspension bridges
    • National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa behind-the-scenes tour
    • Dinner at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience with three-course feast
    Landmarks
    Redwoods Treewalk
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
    Te Pā Tū
  18. Day 18

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Rotorua to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at The Trivet - sharing-style Auckland cuisine blending global culinary traditions with finest locally sourced ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott Auckland.)

    Included Activities

    • Private guided tour of Footwhistle Glowworm Cave at Caveworld
    • Locally brewed Kawa Kawa tea at cave
    • Auckland city tour - Queen Street and Auckland Harbour Bridge
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Footwhistle Cave
    Auckland Harbour Bridge
    Queen Street
  19. Day 19

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

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