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Classic New Zealand with Sydney

15 days
From Auckland to Sydney
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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 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Auckland
    • Visit to the Domain
    • Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director
    Landmarks
    The Domain
    Parnell Village
    Queens Street
    Viaduct Harbour
  3. Day 3

    Auckland - Rotorua

    Auckland - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Te Puia with bubbling mud and Pohutu Geyser
    • Traditional Māori carving demonstration
    • Traditional Māori weaving demonstration
    • Māori cultural performance
    • Visit to Agrodome
    Landmarks
    Te Puia
    Pohutu Geyser
    Agrodome
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Hobbiton movie set
    • Zipline and canopy tour
    • Helicopter flights over volcanic valley
    • Floatplane flights over volcanic valley
    • Soak at Polynesian Spa
    • Hangi dinner with traditional Māori cultural performances
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton
    Polynesian Spa
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Wellington
    • Visit to Beehive and Parliament building
    • Panoramic views from Mount Victoria
    • Cable car admission
    Landmarks
    Parliament Buildings
    Mount Victoria
  7. Day 7

    Wellington - Picton - Christchurch

    Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interislander ferry ride from Wellington to Picton
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Christchurch aboard the city tram
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Queenstown

    Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Church of the Good Shepherd
    Landmarks
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown - Milford Sound

    Queenstown - Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Milford Sound
    • Cruise through Milford Sound with waterfall and wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at Bob's Peak with views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu)

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
    • Festive farewell dinner atop Bob's Peak

    Optional Activities

    • Historic TSS Earnslaw Steamship ride to Walter Peak Farm with lunch or dinner
    • Helicopter ride over Remarkables Mountains
    Landmarks
    Bob's Peak
    Remarkables Mountains
    Lake Wakatipu
  12. Day 12

    Auckland - Sydney

    Auckland - Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Sydney
    • Photo stop at Sydney Opera House
    • Photo stop at Harbour Bridge
    • Visit to Bondi Beach
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Harbour Bridge
    Bondi Beach
  14. Day 14

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Rocks district
    • Explore Darling Harbour
    • Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Darling Harbour
  15. Day 15

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Elaine
    April 10th, 2025
    Got to see scenic and relaxing views
  • Anonymous
    March 24th, 2023
    Excellent tour. Covered wide range of interesting facts and topics. Loved our tour guide!
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  • GABE
    March 20th, 2023
    This was an amazing trip would love to do another trip.
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