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New Zealand Wonders - 20 days

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Tour Overview

Experience the best of New Zealand on a 20-day tour from Auckland to Queenstown. Discover the Bay of Islands and Waitangi, explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori culture, and admire Napier’s Art Deco charm. Cross Cook Strait to Marlborough’s vineyards and Abel Tasman’s golden bays, then spot wildlife in Kaikōura. Ride the famous TranzAlpine train, see the glaciers of the West Coast, and finish with a spectacular cruise on Milford Sound.

Start

Auckland

End

Queenstown

Destination

Queenstown

Days

20

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 16

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: NWZDWS

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Auckland - Admire sweeping city views, lively harbourside scenes and Maori treasures on a guided tour of the Auckland Museum

  • Reed Memorial Park - Walk among towering 500-year-old kauri trees and enjoy the beauty of Whangarei Falls

  • Bay of Islands - Discover the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and learn the story of New Zealand’s founding document

  • Russell - Stroll the charming streets of this historic seaside village, once New Zealand’s first capital

  • Coromandel Peninsula - Ride the Driving Creek Railway to the EyeFull Tower for panoramic views over bushland and the Hauraki Gulf

  • Hot Water Beach - Dig your own natural spa pool in the bubbling geothermal sands at low tide

  • Rotorua - Experience Maori heritage, Kiwi conservation and active geysers at Te Puia geothermal park

  • Lake Taupo - Pause at Huka Falls and take in views of volcanic peaks Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro

  • Napier - Tour New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, and enjoy dinner with spectacular vineyard views

  • Wellington - Ride the historic cable car, admire the Beehive parliament building and explore Te Papa national museum

  • TranzAlpine - Cross the Southern Alps by train, passing through dramatic gorges, braided rivers and high mountain passes

  • Milford Sound - Cruise beneath Mitre Peak and sheer cliffs, watching for seals and dolphins in the world’s most famous fiord

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

19 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
19 nights in 4-star hotels
Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 20
Escorted throughout by an expert local guide/driver, with specialist local guides at selected sites
All transfers and touring in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Ferry to Russell & ferry across the Cook Strait
Touring of Auckland, Napier, Wellington & Christchurch
Entry to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Not Included

International flights and visas
Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, travel insurance etc)
Optional activities
Tip for your tour guide / driver. We recommend you allow $4 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture.

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration20 days
StartAuckland
EndQueenstown
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group16 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $15,400
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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