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Totally New Zealand From Auckland - 14 days

14 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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In-depth Cultural
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 2 - 14
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland to Mount Maunganui

    Included Activities

    • Short hike at Karangahake Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner in Mount Maunganui (not included)
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Mount Maunganui
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  2. Day 2

    Mount Maunganui to Rotorua

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe)

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton guided tour - explore movie set from Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, learn about movie-making process and set details
    • Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Mount Tarawera
    • Polynesian Spa treatment
    • E-bike tour
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Mount Tarawera
    Polynesian Spa
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  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting on the Kaituna River
    • Thermal pools at the Polynesian Spa
    • Redwoods Treewalk
    • E-bike tour
    • Hike Mount Tarawera volcanic crater
    Landmarks
    Kaituna River
    Redwoods Treewalk
    Mount Tarawera
    Polynesian Spa
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Huka Falls
    • Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland visit with entrance included

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise on Lake Taupo
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Wai-O-Tapu
    Lake Taupo
  5. Day 5

    Taupo

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Crossing
    • Jet boat ride
    • Fishing
    • Scenic flight
    • Natural hot springs
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
  6. Day 6

    Taupo to Cambridge

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo glowworm cave guided tour - explore underground caves, limestone formations, and glowworms
    • Guided tour of Hamilton Gardens
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Hamilton Gardens
  7. Day 7

    Cambridge - Raglan - Auckland to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Raglan
    • Visit Bridal Veil Falls
    • Domestic flight Auckland to Christchurch
    • Airport transfer in Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Raglan
    Bridal Veil Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Rakaia Gorge
    Lake Tekapo
  9. Day 9

    Lake Tekapo to Te Anau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch & wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    • Wine-tasting experience at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Landmarks
    Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Lake Te Anau
  10. Day 10

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound scenic cruise - glide past majestic waterfalls, towering cliffs, and stunning landscapes
    • Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Queenstown
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  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Jet boating
    • Scenic hikes
    • Leisurely strolls around city
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Wanaka
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  13. Day 13

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided glacier walk
    • Thermal pools
    • Helicopter tour over Franz Josef Glacier
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  14. Day 14

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Castle Hill

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