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Festive Journey Through New Zealand - 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
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • International Antarctic Centre
    • Christchurch city sights tour
    • Christchurch Tram ride
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
  3. Day 3

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook - Twizel

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook - Twizel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Tekapo viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Mount Cook
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Twizel - Lake Benmore - Oamaru - Dunedin

    Twizel - Lake Benmore - Oamaru - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dunedin city sights tour
    Landmarks
    Lake Benmore
    Waitaki River
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  5. Day 5

    Dunedin - Otago Peninsula - Larnach Castle - Te Anau

    Dunedin - Otago Peninsula - Larnach Castle - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle

    Optional Activities

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

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    • Milford Sound onboard lunch
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Festive Christmas lunch featuring the best of New Zealand's high-country cuisine at the Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak Station
    • Christmas lunch at Colonel's Homestead
    • TSS Earnslaw return cruise with pianist sing-along
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Walter Peak Station
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Haast Pass - West Coast - Franz Josef

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Haast Pass - West Coast - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lakes District Museum
  9. Day 9

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine train journey
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington

    Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interislander Ferry crossing
    Landmarks
    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 sights tour
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (New Zealand National Museum)
  12. Day 12

    Wellington - Lake Taupo - Huka Falls - Rotorua

    Wellington - Lake Taupo - Huka Falls - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
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  13. Day 13

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Maori Hangi and Concert (New Year's Eve celebration))

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Rotorua gondola ride
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua
    • Luge ride at Skyline Rotorua
    • Agrodome experience
    • Te Puia visit with mud pools and geysers
    • Maori Hangi and Concert (New Year's Eve celebration)
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
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  14. Day 14

    Rotorua - Whangarei - Bay of Islands

    Rotorua - Whangarei - Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waitangi Treaty Grounds guided tour
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Bay of Islands - Cape Brett - Hole in the Rock - Paihia

    Bay of Islands - Cape Brett - Hole in the Rock - Paihia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hole in the Rock dolphin cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Optional activities in Paihia
    • Optional dinner cruise
    Landmarks
    Hole in the Rock
    Cape Brett
  16. Day 16

    Bay of Islands - Whangarei - Matakohe - Auckland

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

    Included Activities

    • Kauri Museum visit
    • Auckland city sights tour
    • Farewell dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
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  17. Day 17

    Auckland

    Auckland

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