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Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days) - Contiki

Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days)

12 days
4.8
(14)
From Auckland to Christchurch
Tour Operator:
Contiki
Max group size:
50
Age range:
18 to 35
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
224253
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Itinerary

Start in Auckland and end in Christchurch! With the Explorer tour Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days), you have a 12 days tour package taking you through Auckland, New Zealand and 10 other destinations in New Zealand. Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days) includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1: Auckland to Paihia
  2. Day 2: Paihia
  3. Day 3: Paihia to Auckland
  4. Day 4: Auckland to Rotorua
  5. Day 5: Rotorua
  6. Day 6: Rotorua to Lake Taupo
  7. Day 7: Lake Taupo to Ruapehu
  8. Day 8: Mount Ruapehu to Wellington
  9. Day 9: Wellington
  10. Day 10: Wellington to Kaikoura
  11. Day 11: Kaikoura
  12. Day 12: Kaikoura to Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Operated by Contiki

4.7
(5322)

Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for travellers aged 18-35 years old. Their mission is to bring young travellers together to see the world, focusing on unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Contiki believes in real travel experiences, and they care about making sure these experiences contribute positively to the people and places they visit. Every Contiki trip makes travel easier and more social by organizing accommodation, food, experiences and transport, so you can relax and focus on exploring the world with young travellers just like you.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.4
  • 4.7
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  • RQ
    · March 17th, 2023
    The best tour, so much i have seen and the tour guides where te best!
    Trip date: March 2023
  • Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days) reviewer 2
    · January 30th, 2023
    Amazing trip! Exceeded my expectations. Met some great people and had really kind and fun Contiki guides as well! Would highly recommend to anyone ages 18-30!
    Trip date: January 2023
  • NT
    · January 27th, 2023
    A fantastic trip, I had a great time!
    Trip date: January 2023
  • VS
    · March 3rd, 2017
    Susie is amazing! So helpful and sweet! She'll make sure you have the trip of a lifetime!! She knows all the great places to go and definitely goes out if her way to make you have a great time!!! She makes everyone feel welcome and loved! Love you Susie!
    Trip date: February 2017
  • S
    · March 1st, 2017
    I went over to New Zealand by myself and Susie made me feel so welcome and showed me a great time with so much adventure and thrill seeking!
    Trip date: January 2017
  • K
    · March 1st, 2017
    My recent New Zealand trip was better than i expected! Susie was an amazing tour guide. She had great local knowledge, made everyone feel welcome and she was so much fun! The weather was beautiful, the people were really nice, the tour guide was... Show more
    Trip date: January 2017
  • V
    · January 1st, 2015
    Isobel was inspiring! She had the most energy I have encountered in a person and was always so understanding when you came to her. She was a jeep of fun and extremely knowledgeable and knee the locals well. It was obvious she had created and sustained a... Show more
    Trip date: December 2014
  • M
    · December 27th, 2014
    Izzy was exceeded all my expectations and I had an amazing first contiki because of her. She is an amazing, outgoing person but was very organized and ensured we got the most out of our trip. Izzy made the trip worth while and encouraged us to make the... Show more
    Trip date: January 2014
  • TT
    · December 27th, 2014
    Fantastic holiday! Isobel was a great tour guide. Her knowledge and experience enhanced our tour. She was also easy to talk to and helped everyone on the bus by taking the time to get to know all of us.
    Trip date: December 2014
  • Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days) reviewer 10
    · December 23rd, 2014
    was anazjng. Absolutely loved it!
    Trip date: July 2013

Dates & Availability

12 days
Northern Choice (Auckland To Christchurch, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 12 Days)
From Auckland to Christchurch
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Good to Know

  • Currency
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    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    New Zealand
  • 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 May 13th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 13th, 2023, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 45 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 Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.