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Festive Journey Through New Zealand - 17 days (Superior)

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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city tour
    • International Antarctic Centre visit
    • Christchurch Tram journey
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
  4. Day 3

    Christchurch to Oamaru to Dunedin

    Christchurch to Oamaru to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
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  5. Day 4

    Dunedin

    Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Special Christmas Dinner in the Grand Ballroom)

    Included Activities

    • Dunedin city tour
    • Picnic lunch
    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • Larnach Castle gardens visit
    • Christmas dinner in the Grand Ballroom
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
  6. Day 5

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Dunedin to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
    Landmarks
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

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

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Arrowtown to Franz Josef

    Arrowtown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lakes District Museum
    Arrowtown
    Haast Pass
    Fox Glacier
  10. Day 9

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine train journey
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
  11. Day 10

    Christchurch to Kaikoura to Wellington

    Christchurch to Kaikoura to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Wellington to Rotorua

    Wellington to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Mt Ruapehu
    Mt Tongariro
    Lake Taupo
    Huka Falls
  14. 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
    • 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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  15. Day 14

    Rotorua to Bay of Islands

    Rotorua to Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bay of Islands cruise to Cape Brett
    • Hole in the Rock viewing

    Optional Activities

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

    Bay of Islands to Matakohe to Auckland

    Bay of Islands to Matakohe to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

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

    Auckland

    Auckland

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