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10 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
5.0 (1 review)
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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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Dinner (The Grill - New Zealand grassfed steaks and sustainable line-caught fish)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at The Grill featuring New Zealand grassfed steaks and sustainable line-caught fish

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hip harbourside precincts with galleries and design-driven stores
    Landmarks
    The Grill
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Interactive All Blacks Experience
    • City sightseeing tour including Mission Bay, Bastion Point, and Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
    Landmarks
    All Blacks Experience
    Mission Bay
    Bastion Point
    Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
    Waitemata Harbour
  3. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Auckland to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Buffet dinner of hāngī-inspired cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
    • Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia including cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua meeting house
    • Pohutu Geyser viewing
    • Buffet dinner of hāngī-inspired cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at Hobbiton Movie Set
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Te Puia
    Te Aronui a Rua
    Pohutu Geyser
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua to Queenstown

    Rotorua to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel, Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to National Kiwi Hatchery
    Landmarks
    National Kiwi Hatchery
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel, Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Nature cruise on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi with naturalist guide commentary
    • Picnic lunch on cruise
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Devil's Staircase
    Te Anau
    Fiordland National Park
    Mirror Lakes
    Knobs Flat
    Cleddau Valley
    Bowen Falls
    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Postmasters Cafe)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel, Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at Postmasters Cafe

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Historic TSS Earnslaw cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm with guided farm tour and morning or afternoon tea
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    TSS Earnslaw
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
    Postmasters Cafe
    Arrowtown
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Lake Tekapo

    Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local Central Otago orchard with stone fruit tasting
    • Highlands Motorsport Museum visit
    • Astronomy and stargazing tour at Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with expert guides
    Landmarks
    Central Otago region
    Highlands Motorsport Park
    Lake Tekapo
    Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
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  8. Day 8

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Canterbury region
    Transional Cathedral
    Turanga
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Platter-style lunch among the vines at Waipara Springs Winery), Dinner (Celebratory dinner featuring Canterbury region produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest farm visit at Hurunui Hills with morning tea and sheep dog demonstration
    • Wine tasting and platter-style lunch at Waipara Springs Winery
    • Celebratory dinner featuring Canterbury region produce
    Landmarks
    Hurunui Hills
    North Canterbury
    Waipara Springs Winery
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Eeva5.0February 2020
    Everything was well organized. Accommodations were excellent, group leader superb.
    Traveled in January 2020
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    Dear Eeva, Thanks for taking the time to review our tour, and we are delighted that you enjoyed exploring with AAT Kings. Hopefully welcome you back on board an AAT Kings tour again in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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    • For any tour departing before September 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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 65 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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