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Festive Journey Through New Zealand (Superior) - 17 days

17 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
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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. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink (not included for arrivals after 8:00pm))
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • International Antarctic Centre - interactive experience
    • Christchurch city tour
    • Christchurch Tram ride
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
  3. Day 3

    Oamaru - Dunedin

    Oamaru - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
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  4. Day 4

    Dunedin - Larnach Castle

    Dunedin - Larnach Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during Dunedin city tour), Dinner (Special Christmas Dinner in the Grand Ballroom at Larnach Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Dunedin city tour
    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • Larnach Castle gardens exploration
    • Christmas dinner in the Grand Ballroom at Larnach Castle
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
  5. Day 5

    Dunedin - Te Anau

    Dunedin - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
    Landmarks
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
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  6. Day 6

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board the Milford Sound cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise with views of Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce at Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Heritage tour into Skippers Canyon
    Landmarks
    Walter Peak Station
    Skippers Canyon
  8. Day 8

    Arrowtown - Haast Pass - Franz Josef

    Arrowtown - Haast Pass - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Haast Pass
    Fox Glacier
    Southern Alps
  9. Day 9

    Franz Josef - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch

    Franz Josef - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine rail journey
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri Basin
    Canterbury Plains
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington

    Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (New Year's Eve dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Interislander Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Marlborough
    Marlborough Sounds
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  11. Day 11

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa Museum
    • Wellington city tour
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
  12. Day 12

    Wellington - Lake Taupo - Rotorua

    Wellington - Lake Taupo - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Mt Ruapehu
    Mt Tongariro
    Lake Taupo
    Huka Falls
  13. Day 13

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua with sweeping views over the region), Dinner (Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert)

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Rotorua gondola ride
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua with views
    • Luge ride
    • Agrodome experience
    • Te Puia visit with boiling mud pools and geysers
    • Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
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  14. Day 14

    Rotorua - Bay of Islands

    Rotorua - Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waitangi Treaty Grounds guided tour
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  15. Day 15

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hole in the Rock dolphin cruise through Bay of Islands

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner cruise
    Landmarks
    Cape Brett
    Piercy Island (Hole in the Rock)
  16. Day 16

    Bay of Islands - Matakohe - Auckland

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

    Included Activities

    • Kauri Museum visit with informative talk
    • Auckland city sights tour
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
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  17. Day 17

    Auckland

    Auckland

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