The Big Tiki (Start Queenstown, End Auckland, Summer, 17 Days)
- Days
- 17
- Our saving
- $362
-
From
$2,665
- US $ 2,399
- Starts
- Queenstown
- +9 Destinations
- New Zealand North Island
- Ends
- Auckland
Highlights
- Age range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Lodge
- Max Group Size
- 50
- Transportation
- Train & Rail, Coach / Bus
- Physical Rating
- Active
- Travel style
- Discovery, Coach / Bus
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84 Reviews
- Excellent
- 93%
- Good
- 5%
- Average
- 2%
- Rather Poor
- 0%
- Bad
- 0%
- AAnonymousWritten on February 13, 20192.5 - AverageShow detailed ratings
My third contiki, very dissapointed. Felt I didnt get my money worth, was advertised as 3 special stays, we only stayed at one. Accommodation was very poor.
- JSJulietWritten on December 18, 20184.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Chels and Dyl were absolutely fantastic! Right away, they make you feel comfortable and at ease. They plan everything out, book all your activities, tell you all your options. The people who go on Contiki trips are very like minded, outgoing and all want to... Read more
- KGKatieWritten on April 22, 20184.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Chelsea and Nick were super! Always willing to answer questions and have fun. Personal highlight was the trip to Rotorua and the Maori hangi dinner, which was amazing!! The list of possible activities to add on to your trip was extensive also
CarlyWritten on February 13, 20184.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratingsI had the most amazing time and saw the most incredible sights. My tour manager was brilliant and worked magic, and my driver was chock full of knowledge about the country and culture. I made amazing friends!
- AAAnasWritten on January 11, 20184.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
The Best Way to symmerise this trip is that you will be in for heaps of fun, whether was it day, or night time. you will explore mountains, forests, lakes, Fjords, exotic creatures, adrenaline inducing activities, and that is all only during the day time.... Read more
- KEKseniyaWritten on October 1, 20175.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
This was genuinely the best trip I have ever been on. A true trip of a lifetime
- TTimWritten on March 28, 20174.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
I did the Big Tiki in March 2017 and could not imagine a better tour experience. This was my first contiki and first tour in general. We covered basically all of New Zealand in 20 days which is kind of amazing. New Zealand is a breathtaking place and... Read more
- LDLauraWritten on March 28, 20175.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Contiki in New Zealand was amazing! I loved every minute of it. Everything was organised perfectly and ran smoothly. Susie our tour manager was fantastic, she knew her stuff and went above and beyond her job requirements. She was enthusiastic and helpful at... Read more
- ErinWritten on March 18, 20174.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Everything was better than expected, food, accommodation and tour. Our guide was so helpful and told us everything we needed to know and was even on call for any problems we had we just had to message him. I've had a fantastic time in NZ and sad to be... Read more
- IImogenWritten on March 9, 20175.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Had the best trip of my life. Susie was amazing but she knows his already ahaha xx
Itinerary
Download PDF Brochure- Introduction
- Day 1: Queenstown
- Day 2: Queenstown
- Day 3: Queenstown
- Day 4: Queenstown
- Day 5: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier via Wanaka & Haast Pass
- Day 6: Franz Josef Glacier
- Day 7: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch via Hokitika & Arther's Pass
- Day 8: Christchurch to Wellington via Kaikoura & Picton
- Day 9: Wellington
- Day 10: Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
- Day 11: Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupo
- Day 12: Lake Taupo to Rotorua via Huka Falls
- Day 13: Rotorua
- Day 14: Rotorua to Auckland
- Day 15: Auckland to Paihia via Parry Kauri Park
- Day 16: Paihia
- Day 17: Paihia to End Auckland
Travel guide
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Availability
The Big Tiki (Start Queenstown, End Auckland, Summer, 17 Days)
- Upcoming departures
- March 2019
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- WednesdayMar 6, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysFridayMar 22, 2019to Auckland10+ seats left$108USD $2,705
- FridayMar 22, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysSundayApr 7, 2019to AucklandOnly 1 seat left$108USD $2,705
- SundayApr 7, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysTuesdayApr 23, 2019to Auckland10+ seats left$362$2,665-10%USD $2,399
- TuesdayApr 23, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysThursdayMay 9, 2019to Auckland0 seats left$107USD $2,665Sold outSee similar tours on this date
- SaturdayMay 25, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysMondayJun 10, 2019to Auckland9 seats left$107USD $2,665
- WednesdayJun 26, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysFridayJul 12, 2019to Auckland9 seats left$107USD $2,665
- ThursdayJul 4, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysSaturdayJul 20, 2019to Auckland7 seats left$105USD $2,629
- FridayJul 12, 2019from Queenstown17 DaysSundayJul 28, 2019to Auckland10+ seats left$105USD $2,629
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About the countries
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- DollarNew Zealand
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Policies
- Location
- Queenstown is the starting point and Auckland is the endpoint.
- Hold my space
- TourRadar can request Contiki to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- Deposit
- TourRadar only requires a deposit of $200 to confirm this Contiki booking. The remaining balance is then payable 45 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 4 April 2019 the full payment of $2,399 is necessary.
- Cancellation policy
- No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 45 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $2399 for The Big Tiki (Start Queenstown, End Auckland, Summer, 17 Days), but the deposit of $200 is non-refundable.
- Credit Cards
- The following cards are accepted for Contiki tours: Visa - Master Card - American Express
Destinations
- Queenstown (New Zealand)
- 222 km
- Franz Josef (New Zealand)
- 199 km
- Christchurch (New Zealand)
- 304 km
- Wellington (New Zealand)
- 242 km
- Tongariro National Park (New Zealand)
- 72 km
- Taupo (New Zealand)
- 63 km
- Rotorua (New Zealand)
- 100 km
- Waitomo Caves (New Zealand)
- 160 km
- Auckland (New Zealand)
- 185 km
- Paihia (New Zealand)
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