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17-Day Ultimate New Zealand Tour

17 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.0
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Start point
    40 Beach Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Oaks Auckland Hotel, 18:00 - 18:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Landmarks
    Oaks Auckland Hotel
  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat ride and walking tour
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Buried Village archaeological site
    • Waitawa Walk in Whakarewarewa Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Free walk around Kuirau Park to see boiling mud pools and steaming lakes
    • Walk to lake's edge and through government gardens
    • Relax at the Polynesian Spa
    • Gondola ride up to Rotorua Skyline for amazing views
    Landmarks
    Buried Village of Te Wairoa
    Mount Tarawera
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Kuirau Park
    Rotorua Skyline
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional ground cooked hangi meal with dessert)

    Included Activities

    • Kohutapu Lodge Tribal Tour with guided tour of sacred Māori rock carvings
    • Traditional hangi meal preparation and lunch
    Landmarks
    Lake Aniwhenua
    Kohutapu Lodge
    Huka Falls
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  5. Day 5

    Taupo to Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mission Estate Winery with wine tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Mission Estate Winery wine tasting and lunch
    Landmarks
    Mission Estate Winery
  6. Day 6

    Napier to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa national museum (free entrance)
    Landmarks
    Greytown
    Te Papa Tongarewa
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Marlborough vineyard among the vines)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Cook Strait
    • Marlborough Cellar Door lunch and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Abel Tasman Cruise
    • Wine tour
    • Craft beer tour
    • Visit Queens Gardens
    • Centre of New Zealand walk
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Queens Gardens
  9. Day 9

    Nelson to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch to Dunedin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moeraki Boulders

    Optional Activities

    • Speight's Brewery Tour
    • Dunedin Train Station visit
    • Yellow Eyed Penguin Tour
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
    Moeraki Boulders
    Baldwin Street
  11. Day 11

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Larnach Castle and gardens
    • Hokonui Moonshine Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Gore
    Hokonui Moonshine Museum
  12. Day 12

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Lake Manapouri cruise to West Arm
    • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Deep Cove
    Landmarks
    Lake Manapouri
    Doubtful Sound
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  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shotover Jet Boat ride
    • Skippers Canyon gold mining tour
    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
    • Lunch at Skyline restaurant
    • Bungy jumping
    • Lakeside stroll through Queenstown's park
    Landmarks
    Bob's Peak
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown to Haast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Wanaka), Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arrowtown
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Wanaka
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Haast to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Matheson 2.6km walk
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Fox Glacier
    Lake Matheson
  16. Day 16

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone and Glass Blowing Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine Train Journey
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Greymouth
  17. Day 17

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Asked on September 9th, 2025

    Is it possible to joining the tour in Taupo on Day 4?

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    • Kirra ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      Yes, it would be possible to join the tour from Taupo on Day 4 if you are unable to join from Auckland. We will be staying overnight in Taupo on Monday 9th February 2026, and leaving early morning on the 10th to continue on the tour itinerary.

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      Max

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      What would the cost be If I am not participating in the first 3 days? I am a senior and would like to know wha the additional cost for insurance is in the event I need to cancel? How many people would be on this tour? Would I book online or by telephone with you?

    • Kirra ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      We would not be able to discount the tour based on not using the first 3 days, as it is in our busiest time of year for our tours. You would be absolutely welcome to not use them, but we would still have to hold that space so that you can join from Taupo. We don't organise travel insurance with the tour so you would need to organise this with a travel insurance company. At that time of year, its very likely we would have a full tour of 24 people. 24 is our maximum group size. If you would like to book via Tour Radar, you can do so on this website. If you need any assistance with the booking program, the Tour Radar team can definitely help out also!

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    • For any tour departing before July 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $160 is required to confirm your booking with Kirra Tours. 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 38 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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