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17 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at atmospheric local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with group leader and travelers
    • Welcome dinner at local bistro

    Optional Activities

    • All Blacks interactive experience - learn about rugby heritage
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Waiheke Island

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Waiheke Island
    • Visits to three unique wineries with wine tasting
    • Included lunch on Waiheke Island
    • Scenic drives on the island
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
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  3. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo Ruakuri Glow Worm Cave tour with local expert
    • Hobbiton Lord of the Rings movie set tour with local guide
    • Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Ruakuri Cave
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional hangi feast cooked beneath the earth in traditional style)

    Included Activities

    • Te Puia geothermal area visit with local expert
    • Kiwi Conservation Centre visit
    • Ahua Gallery - Maori carving and weaving demonstrations
    • Traditional hangi feast lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Evening geyser tour by night
    Landmarks
    Te Puia Geothermal Area
    Pohutu Geyser
    Kiwi Conservation Centre
    Ahua Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland visit and walk

    Optional Activities

    • Sustainable sailing or cruising on Lake Taupo
    • Fishing on Lake Taupo
    • Scenic flight over Tongariro National Park
    Landmarks
    Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Taupo to Tongariro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tongariro National Park - scenic two-hour walk to Taranaki Falls
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Taranaki Falls
    Mount Ruapehu
    Mount Ngauruhoe
    Mount Tongariro
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  7. Day 7

    Tongariro to Wellington

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at fantastic waterfront restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Wellington Harbour evening catamaran cruise
    • Farewell aperitivo at waterfront restaurant with group
    Landmarks
    Wellington Harbour
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  8. Day 8

    Wellington to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant - delicious three course meal celebrating local producers)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with group leader and new travelers
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant with three-course meal celebrating local producers
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Moana)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch leader-led orientation walk
    • Lake Brunner nature walk
    • Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) studio visit
    • Monteith's Brewery tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Castle Hill
    Lake Brunner
    Monteith's Brewery
    Punakaiki Rocks
    Punakaiki Beach
    Paparoa National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Rocks and Blowhole visit
    • Hokitika west coast treetops walk through ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy
    • West Coast Wildlife Centre visit with private ranger guide
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Rocks
    Hokitika
    West Coast Wildlife Centre
  11. Day 11

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier self-guided walk

    Optional Activities

    • Heli-hiking tour of Franz Josef Glacier
    • Kayaking
    • Scenic cruise on Lake Mapourika
    • Hot tubs at Franz Josef
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Lake Mapourika
  12. Day 12

    Franz Josef to Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Aspiring Biodiversity Trust)

    Included Activities

    • Aspiring Biodiversity Trust visit
    • Guided flora and fauna walk with local ornithologist and ecologist at Blue Pools
    • Lunch at Aspiring Biodiversity Trust
    Landmarks
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Blue Pools
    Makarora River
    Lake Wanaka
    Wanaka Station Park
  13. Day 13

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at Criffel Station with Central Otago wines)

    Included Activities

    • Criffel Station chef-guided tasting and foraging tour with lunch and Central Otago wine pairing

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Iron hike for views over Lake Wanaka and surrounding peaks
    Landmarks
    Criffel Station
    Mt Iron
    Lake Wanaka
  14. Day 14

    Wanaka to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Te Anau), Dinner (Delicious three-course dinner aboard cruise boat)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound overnight boat cruise with full-length fjord journey to Tasman Sea
    • Specialist guide information on fjord history and natural environment
    • Three-course dinner aboard cruise boat

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Milford Sound
    • Small boat tours on Milford Sound
    Landmarks
    Crown Range
    Lake Wakatipu
    Milford Sound
    Tasman Sea
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  15. Day 15

    Milford Sound to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely onboard breakfast aboard cruise boat surrounded by spectacular scenery), Lunch (Lunch in Te Anau)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard breakfast on cruise boat
    Landmarks
    Te Anau
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  16. Day 16

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell aperitivo with New Zealand-inspired gin & tonic or glass of Otago wine at bar and restaurant with spectacular views)

    Included Activities

    • Shotover River jetboat experience through Shotover Canyons
    • Arrowtown leader-led walk
    • Gibbston Valley wine cave tour and tasting
    • Queenstown farewell aperitivo
    Landmarks
    Shotover River
    Shotover Canyons
    Arrowtown
    Gibbston Valley
  17. Day 17

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • R
    March 21st, 2025
    5
    The tour was great. the guide on the north half was informative and knew his information concerning the geology...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Ricky. We are pleased your tour leader was informative and you enjoyed exploring New Zealand.
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  • Premium New Zealand Encompassed (80 destinations) reviewer 2
    March 18th, 2025
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    New Zealand is really cool, highly recommended.
    Traveled in February 2025
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    Thank you, Jim for your review. We are delighted your enjoyed your time in New Zealand.
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    Asked on February 20th, 2024

    Can you please advise if there is availability for one solo passenger in a private room on these two dates: 11th of April 2024 25th of April 2024. If you can please provide a quote in a single supplement.

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      There are 2 spaces left on 11th of April 2024 departure and 1 spot available for the 25th of April 2024. We are checking for the single supplement availability with our local team and will update you soon. Please allow 3-4 business days for a response.

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      Unfortunately, I have to return to Canada by mid Apr, 2024 and cannot join the tour. Very sadly.

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      The local team had informed that we can accommodate guests as a single supplement on 25th April departure.

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