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Signature: New Zealand, Milford Sound & Maori Culture National Geographic

13 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.5 (333 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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Viaduct Harbour)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet your Expedition Leader and Group
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast (Miller's Coffee Roastery), Lunch (Relaxed lunch at Vineyard Cottages with fresh vegetables from the garden, local wine, craft beer, and fruit shrubs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Viaduct Harbour)

    Included Activities

    • Taste of Kumeu Wine Country
    Landmarks
    Muriwai Beach
    Kaipara Harbour
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  3. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Auckland to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Shared lunch en route), Dinner (Relaxing dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo Glowworm Cave
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glowworm Cave
  4. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional hāngī lunch at Kohutapu Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Māori Hāngī Immersion
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Wellington

    Rotorua to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Intercontinental Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Weta Workshop Visit
    • Wellington Parliament & He Tohu Discovery
    Landmarks
    Weta Workshop
    He Tohu - National Library
    Beehive Parliamentary Complex
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (High tea at Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum), Dinner (Private dinner at Zealandia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Intercontinental Wellington)

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa Museum & High Tea Experience
    • Zealandia Twilight Walk
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum
    Zealandia
  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Te Anau

    Wellington to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner featuring wild, rustic flavours of the South Island high country)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Te Anau)

    Included Activities

    • Remarkables Station Farm Experience
    Landmarks
    Southern Alps
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  8. Day 8

    Te Anau

    Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chef-curated seasonal tasting menu with sparkling wine on arrival)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Te Anau)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Road
    Milford Sound
    Mitre Peak
    Stirling Falls
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  9. Day 9

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Te Anau to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seasonal, estate-grown cuisine at a local vineyard, paired with crisp regional cool-climate wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (QT Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown Gold Rush Discovery
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant high tea featuring locally sourced ingredients at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (QT Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Walter Peak Garden-to-Table Experience
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Lake Whakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown to Christchurch

    Queenstown to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Culinary walk through vibrant markets and hidden eateries)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Observatory)

    Included Activities

    • Māori Heritage & Local Flavours Walk
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Botanical Gardens
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch to Akaroa and Return

    Christchurch to Akaroa and Return
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Akaroa), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Observatory)

    Included Activities

    • Akaroa Dolphin Charter
    Landmarks
    Banks Peninsula
    Akaroa
  13. Day 13

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast at hotel)

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4.5 (333 reviews)
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7 hours
Response rate
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