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Remarkable New Zealand - 20 days

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Tour Overview

Journey from Auckland to Christchurch on this 20-day New Zealand tour, taking in the best of the North and South islands. Discover Maori heritage in Rotorua and opt to explore Hobbiton or the Waimangu Volcano Valley. Ride a cable car over Wellington, cross the Cook Strait by ferry and hike amongst the lush scenery of Abel Tasman National Park. Explore beautiful Wanaka and the surrounding area, see pretty Te Anau lake and sail on Milford Sound. Admire towering Mount Cook, explore Queenstown independently and end your journey in Christchurch.

Start

End

Destination

Days

20

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 16

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: RNZ

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Coromandel Peninsula - Ride the Driving Creek Railway for panoramic views and enjoy a free day to explore the scenic area

  • Rotorua – Visit the Te Puia geothermal site and a Kiwi conservation project, then opt to visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley or Hobbiton, plus experience a Te Pa Tu Maori cultural evening

  • Wellington - Ride the cable car over New Zealand's capital city and visit the country's national museum - Te Papa

  • Abel Tasman National Park - Cruise the waters of this national park and enjoy optional hiking across wild beaches and through lush scenery

  • Wanaka - Choose from an ecological tour to a serene island on Lake Wanaka or a 4X4 excursion into the surrounding countryside

  • Milford Sound - Pass through incredible Fiordland National Park and enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound - look out for dolphins!

  • Queenstown - Spend a free day here exploring as you please, with optional zip-lining, rafting, or a 4X4 safari

  • Christchurch - End your adventure in the city, with an included punting experience and a farewell group dinner

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

19 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
19 nights 4 star hotels
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 20
Escorted by an expert local guide/driver with specialist local guides at some sites
All relevant transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle
Ferry across the Cook Strait
Touring of Napier, Wellington & Christchurch
Coromandel narrow-gauge railway

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
Start
End
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group16 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $15,400
Was $14,630
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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