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New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Cityscapes to Geothermal Gems Queenstown - Auckland (2027)

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  • Lakefront view of Queenstown township backed by dense pine forests and snow-dusted mountains.
  • Aerial panorama of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range under blue sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Queenstown to Bluff

    Queenstown to Bluff
    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Adventurer)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Bluff
    • Dinner on board
  3. Day 2

    At Sea

    At Sea

    Included Activities

    • Scenic sailing past Solander Island

    Optional Activities

    • Tender excursion to view Solander Island wildlife (weather and time permitting)
    Landmarks
    Te Niho a Kewa (Solander Island)
  4. Day 3

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound

    Included Activities

    • Tender excursion in Milford Sound
    • Waterfall viewing
    • Coastal exploration
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound (Piopiotahi)
    Fiordland National Park
  5. Day 4

    Doubtful Sound

    Doubtful Sound

    Included Activities

    • Passage through The Gut
    • Exploration of Doubtful Sound

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk between Deas Cove and Neck Cove
    • Tender cruise exploring coastline and local history
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound (Patea)
    The Gut
    Deas Cove
    Neck Cove
  6. Day 5

    Dusky Sound

    Dusky Sound

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dusky Sound
    • Passage through Acheron Passage
    Landmarks
    Dusky Sound (Tamatea)
    Acheron Passage
    Te Wāhipounamu (Place of the Greenstone)
  7. Day 6

    Stewart Island

    Stewart Island

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Stewart Island

    Optional Activities

    • Various hikes suited to different fitness levels
    • Visit Oban
    • Explore former whaling station
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island (Rakiura)
    Oban
  8. Day 7

    Dunedin

    Dunedin
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board before disembarkation)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Dunedin
    • Visit Araiteuru for Marae presentation
    • Visit Ovelston House
    • View Dunedin Railway Station
    • Visit Dunedin University
    • Visit Baldwin Street

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Dunedin independently
    Landmarks
    Ovelston House
    Dunedin Railway Station
    University of Otago
    Baldwin Street
  9. Day 8

    Akaroa to Christchurch

    Akaroa to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive from Akaroa to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Hop-on hop-off tram tickets (additional expense)
    • Visit Canterbury Museum
    • Explore Botanic Gardens
    Landmarks
    Botanic Gardens, Christchurch
    Canterbury Museum
  10. Day 9

    Kaikōura

    Kaikōura

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching catamaran excursion
    • Marine wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • 3.5 kilometre peninsular track walk
    • Free time in Kaikōura township
    Landmarks
    Kaikōura
  11. Day 10

    Ship Cove

    Ship Cove

    Included Activities

    • Visit James Cook memorial
    • Motuara Island wildlife sanctuary walk
    • Queen Charlotte Sound views
    Landmarks
    Meretoto (Ship Cove)
    Motuara Island
    Tōtaranui (Queen Charlotte Sound)
  12. Day 11

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Transfer to accommodation
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Wellington
    • Wellington Cable Car ride
    • Mount Victoria visit
    • Waterfront exploration
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Wellington Waterfront
    Wellington Cable Car
  13. Day 12

    Wellington to Rotorua

    Wellington to Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Seasonal three-course feast at Te Pā Tū with canapés and chef-curated aperitifs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Two nights Millennium Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Taupō
    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Te Pā Tū immersive Māori village experience
    • Haka pōwhiri ceremonial greeting
    • Traditional performance and storytelling
    • Three-course feast dinner
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupō
    Huka Falls
  14. Day 13

    Rotorua

    Rotorua

    Included Activities

    • Agrodome Farm Show
    • The National Kiwi Hatchery visit
    • Te Puia Thermal Reserve exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon and evening exploration of Rotorua
    Landmarks
    Agrodome
    The National Kiwi Hatchery
    Te Puia Thermal Reserve
  15. Day 14

    Rotorua to Auckland

    Rotorua to Auckland
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch at The Party Marquee with roasted meats, fresh salads, and desserts served in true Shire style)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cordis Auckland)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
    • Hobbiton behind-the-scenes storytelling
    • Visit hobbit holes and Bag End
    • Buffet lunch at The Party Marquee
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
  16. Day 15

    Auckland

    Auckland
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    Dinner (Special farewell dinner at Eight Restaurant featuring unique interactive dining experience across eight international kitchens each hosted by an expert chef)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sights tour of Auckland
    • Farewell dinner at Eight Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise
    • All Blacks Experience
    • Te Wao Nui at Auckland Zoo
    • Bush and Beach Wilderness Adventure
    Landmarks
    Auckland Harbour Bridge
    Auckland Zoo
    Piha Beach
  17. Day 16

    Depart Auckland

    Depart Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to airport

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  • Coral Adventurer

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  • InterContinental Wellington

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    day 11

  • Two nights Millennium Rotorua

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    day 12

  • Cordis Auckland

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    day 14
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