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Best New Zealand Tour

14 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.8
219 traveler reviews
  • Three people pose with driftwood sculptures on a stony beach.
  • Field with sheep and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
  • Scenic view of Auckland with a beach in the foreground.
  • Hikers walking on a trail beside a steep mountain slope.
  • Lakeside view with modern houses and snow-capped mountains in the background.
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  • Group of tourists exploring a snowy landscape.
  • Alpaca farm with a group of visitors feeding the animals.
  • Lake Tekapo with a crowd of tourists and vehicles around the church.
  • Lakeside view with a small stone church surrounded by flowers and trees.
  • Milford Sound with the Spirit of Milford tour boat docked.
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Auckland

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcoming dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express, Auckland or similar)
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special buffet dinner with range of delicious New Zealand flavours and cultural performance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum
    • Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • Tour Lake Rotorua
    Landmarks
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Lake Rotorua
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Rotorua or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park & The National Kiwi Hatchery
    • Visit Te Puia - geothermal wonderland with living Maori Village and traditional carving and weaving arts schools
    • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 500 natural hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and Pohutu Geyser
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Springs Nature Park
    The National Kiwi Hatchery
    Te Puia
    Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    Pohutu Geyser
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua - Huka Falls - Lake Taupo - Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Travelodge Wellington or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Tour Lake Taupo
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
  5. Day 5

    Wellington - Picton

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Beachcomber Inn Picton or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parliament Buildings
    • Visit Te Papa - national museum and art gallery
    • Interislander Ferry crossing Cook Strait
    Landmarks
    Parliament Buildings
    Te Papa
  6. Day 6

    Picton - Kaikoura - Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ibis or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching in Kaikoura (self-arranged)
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  7. Day 7

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Omarama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heritage Gateway Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Christchurch street art
    • Visit Lake Tekapo
    • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
  8. Day 8

    Omarama - Oamaru - Dunedin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore downtown Dunedin architecture and Dunedin Railway Station
    • Visit Otago Peninsula - wildlife viewing including penguins, seals, sea lions, and albatross
    Landmarks
    Dunedin Railway Station
    Otago Peninsula
  9. Day 9

    Dunedin - Te Anau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Larnach Castle with beautiful gardens
    • Visit Otago University
    • Self-paid boat trip to explore 12,000 year old glowworm caves
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago University
    Fiordland National Park
    Lake Te Anau
  10. Day 10

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Milford Sound - view towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
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  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Board TSS Earnslaw heritage coal-fired steamship and sail Lake Wakatipu
    • Tour High Country Farm
    • Authentic dinner at High Country Farm

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boating
    • Bungy jumping
    • Rafting
    • Skydiving
    • Gibbston Valley Winery and Cheesery tour with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak Station
    Gibbston Valley Winery and Cheesery
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Cromwell - Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arrowtown - historic gold-mining town
    • Sample seasonal fruits at a local orchard in Cromwell
    • Hike to viewpoint of Franz Josef Glacier

    Optional Activities

    • Heli-hike of Franz Josef Glacier
    • Guided ice walk on Franz Josef Glacier
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Arrow River
    Cromwell
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  13. Day 13

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ibis or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hokitika - gold-mining town tour
    • Tour pounamu factory and watch master carvers
    • TranzAlpine scenic train journey from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
  14. Day 14

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Holiday Inn Express, Auckland or similar

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    day 1

  • Ibis Rotorua or similar

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    Days 2, 3

  • Travelodge Wellington or similar

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    day 4

  • Hotel Beachcomber Inn Picton or similar

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    day 5

  • Hotel Ibis or similar

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    Days 6, 13

  • Heritage Gateway Hotel or similar

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    day 7

  • Scenic Hotel Dunedin City or similar

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    day 8

  • Distinction Luxmore Hotel or similar

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    day 9

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront or similar

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    Days 10, 11

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier or similar

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    day 12

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  • Larry
    January 25th, 2023
    4.0
    Except for Cordis, Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellent

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    Michele

    Asked on January 17th, 2024

    We like this tour but was wondering if there is one in reverse? Unfortunately, we arrive in Auckland.

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    • Agate TravelOperator•Written January 2024

      This is Escorted Coach Tour. I am sorry that you can not do it in reverse. If you arrive in Aucklan first, you can take a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. The flight ticket cost around only USD50 per person.

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    Lydia

    Asked on September 7th, 2023

    What are the travel dates in december 2024?

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    • Agate TravelOperator•Written September 2023

      This tour is available on Dec 09, 2024 and the price is EUR7983 for single traveler.

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    Brooke

    Asked on July 15th, 2022

    I need a room for a solo traveler what is upcharge on this trip, please and how many nights does this include? Do all rooms have a private bath?

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    • Agate TravelOperator•Written July 2022

      The price for sole occupancy is USD5889 on Sep 05 and USD6222 on Oct 24 and Nov 21. It includes 13 nights hotel stay and the hotel room has the private bath.

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