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New Zealand Grand Discovery - 16 days (Superior)

16 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.6 (2,616 reviews)
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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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with pre-dinner drink)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city sights tour
    • View Lake Tekapo
    • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
    • View Sheep Dog Statue
    • View Aoraki - Mount Cook

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the Southern Alps
    Landmarks
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Aoraki - Mount Cook
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Mount Cook to Dunedin via Oamaru

    Mount Cook to Dunedin via Oamaru
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pass Lake Benmore
    • View Waitaki River
    • Visit Oamaru
    • Dunedin city sights tour

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife tour to see local species in their natural habitat
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
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  5. Day 4

    Dunedin to Te Anau via Larnach Castle

    Dunedin to Te Anau via Larnach Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (High Tea in the Grand Ballroom at Larnach Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Larnach Castle
    • High Tea in the Grand Ballroom
    • Explore Larnach Castle gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves excursion
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
  6. Day 5

    Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound

    Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Milford Sound
    • View Bowen Falls
    • View Mitre Peak
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
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  7. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal local produce at Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
    • Return cruise to Queenstown with piano sing-along

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boating
    • Heritage tour into scenic Skippers Canyon
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Skippers Canyon
  8. Day 7

    Queenstown to Franz Josef via Arrowtown

    Queenstown to Franz Josef via Arrowtown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lakes District Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers
    Landmarks
    Lakes District Museum
    Haast Pass
  9. Day 8

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine Train

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine Train
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Greenstone Factory
    • TranzAlpine rail journey
    Landmarks
    Greenstone Factory
    Arthur's Pass
  10. Day 9

    Christchurch to Wellington via Kaikoura, Marlborough, and Picton

    Christchurch to Wellington via Kaikoura, Marlborough, and Picton
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Kaikoura
    • Pass through Marlborough wine region
    • Interislander Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Marlborough Sounds
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  11. Day 10

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa museum visit
    • Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition
    • Wellington city tour
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
  12. Day 11

    Wellington to Rotorua via Lake Taupo

    Wellington to Rotorua via Lake Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Mt Ruapehu
    • View Mt Tongariro
    • Visit Huka Falls
    Landmarks
    Mt Ruapehu
    Mt Tongariro
    Huka Falls
  13. Day 12

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with a view at Skyline Rotorua), Dinner (Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert)

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride to Skyline Rotorua
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua with a view
    • Luge ride at Skyline Rotorua
    • Agrodome experience
    • Visit Te Puia to see mud pools and geysers
    • Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
  14. Day 13

    Rotorua to Bay of Islands via Whangarei

    Rotorua to Bay of Islands via Whangarei
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and Hole in the Rock
    • Dolphin and marine life spotting

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner cruise
    Landmarks
    Cape Brett
    Hole in the Rock
  16. Day 15

    Bay of Islands to Auckland via Matakohe

    Bay of Islands to Auckland via Matakohe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kauri Museum
    • Auckland city sights tour
    • Pre-dinner drink at Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
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  17. Day 16

    Auckland

    Auckland

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