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Independent Naturally New Zealand with Sydney

16 days
From Sydney to Queenstown
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    Sydney to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops and galleries in Auckland
    • Dine at waterfront restaurants
    • Sample local wine or craft beer
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip through Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • Hobbiton movie set tour
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Rotorua to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    Wellington to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch tram pass for one calendar day
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  11. Day 11

    Akaroa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Akaroa village exploration
    • Nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour
    Landmarks
    Akaroa
    Akaroa Harbour
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll by the lake and enjoy the sunset
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    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
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  14. Day 14

    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
  15. Day 15

    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
  16. Day 16

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
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