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Independent Naturally New Zealand with Sydney

16 days

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From Sydney to Queenstown

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Platinum Operator: Globus
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Day 1
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Day 2
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including photo stop at Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour cruise
- Taronga Zoo visit to see koalas, kangaroos, and platypuses
- Shopping at Darling Harbour
- Sydney Tower visit for city views
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Sydney Opera House
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Darling Harbour
Sydney Tower
Day 3
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour Bridge climb
- The Rocks Pub Tour
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Explore Barangaroo restaurants
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Barangaroo
Manly Beach
Day 4
Sydney to Auckland
Sydney to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse shops and galleries in Auckland
- Dine at waterfront restaurants
- Sample local wine or craft beer
Day 5
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and Parnell Village
Optional Activities
- Sky Tower visit for 360-degree city views
- Ferry to Waiheke Island for beaches and local wine tasting
Landmarks
Queen Street
Auckland Domain
Parnell Village
Sky Tower
Waiheke Island
Day 6
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Hobbiton movie set tour
Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing including National Kiwi Hatchery
- Agrodome visit to learn about New Zealand's sheep industry
- Te Puia geothermal wonderland visit
Optional Activities
- Māori cultural performance and Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones)
- Polynesian Spa therapeutic pool soak
- Redwoods treetop walk
- Helicopter tour of the scenic region
Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery
Agrodome
Te Puia
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods
Day 8
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour including Beehive and Parliament buildings
- Mount Victoria scenic views
- Wellington Botanical Gardens visit
- Drive around Wellington coastline discovering hidden bays and popular beaches
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum of New Zealand visit
- Wellington cable car ride
- Cuba Street dining and exploration
- Weta Workshop behind-the-scenes film tour
- Wellington hiking trails exploration
Landmarks
Beehive Parliament Buildings
Mount Victoria
Wellington Botanical Gardens
Te Papa
Wellington Cable Car
Cuba Street
Weta Workshop
Day 10
Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Christchurch tram pass for one calendar day
Day 11
Akaroa
Akaroa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Akaroa village exploration
- Nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour
Landmarks
Akaroa
Akaroa Harbour
Day 12
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll by the lake and enjoy the sunset
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 13
Milford Sound
Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorcoach journey along Lake Wakatipu
- Mirror Lakes viewing
- Eglinton Valley passage
- Homer Tunnel passage
- Cleddau Valley viewing
- Milford Sound cruise
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes
Eglinton Valley
Homer Tunnel
Cleddau Valley
Milford Sound
Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike riding excursion
- Helicopter flight over Remarkables Mountains
- Round of golf
- Local wine tasting
- Spa treatment
Landmarks
Remarkables Mountains
Day 15
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride on the Dart River
- Local winery visit and wine tasting
- Historic steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu
- Souvenir shopping
- Lord of the Rings filming locations visit
Landmarks
Dart River
Lake Wakatipu
Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Darling Harbour
Sydney Tower

Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Barangaroo
Manly Beach

Landmarks
Queen Street
Auckland Domain
Parnell Village
Sky Tower
Waiheke Island

Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery
Agrodome
Te Puia
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods

Landmarks
Beehive Parliament Buildings
Mount Victoria
Wellington Botanical Gardens
Te Papa
Wellington Cable Car
Cuba Street
Weta Workshop

Landmarks
Akaroa
Akaroa Harbour

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes
Eglinton Valley
Homer Tunnel
Cleddau Valley
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Remarkables Mountains

Landmarks
Dart River
Lake Wakatipu

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Corazon5.0•November 2022
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