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Essence of New Zealand

Summary:

Culture and nature unite in this inter-island New Zealand tour. Oh, and there’s a good dose of food and wine on the side to deliver a well-rounded taste of North and South. Whether you’re into wide, open spaces – Milford Sound, we’re looking at you – bubb...

Duration
18 Days
Cities
12
Next Departure
12-Dec-2024
Starting at
± USD 5,936.00
Price per day
± USD 330.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
AATKings
Tour
Essence of New Zealand
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Summary

Culture and nature unite in this inter-island New Zealand tour. Oh, and there’s a good dose of food and wine on the side to deliver a well-rounded taste of North and South. Whether you’re into wide, open spaces – Milford Sound, we’re looking at you – bubbling geysers, gem-like glaciers or windswept coasts. Whether you’re a history, sport, architecture or culture buff. This New Zealand guided tour is for you.

Map: Essence of New Zealand (AATKings)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Christchurch
Day 2
Christchurch - Omarama
Day 3
Omarama - Dunedin
Day 4
Dunedin - Invercargill
Day 5
Stewart Island
Day 6
Invercargill - Queenstown
Day 7
Queenstown Free Time
Day 8
Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 9
Franz Josef/Waiau - Punakaiki
Day 10
Punakaiki - Nelson
Day 11
Nelson Free Time
Day 12
Nelson - Wellington
Day 13
Wellington - Napier
Day 14
Napier
Day 15
Napier - Rotorua
Day 16
Rotorua Free Time
Day 17
Rotorua - Auckland
Day 18
Farewell From Auckland

Travel Cities (12): Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, Invercargill, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Napier, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 17 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 2 Highlight Dinner (HD)

Fitness Requirement

  • Low level of fitness required

Flexible Holidays

  • We’ve crafted an itinerary with plenty of two-night stays, so you can sleep in and take the pulse of your destination, whether Queenstown, Wellington, Nelson or Rotorua.

Flight information

  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 18 – flights to depart any time from Auckland Airport

Iconic Sites

  • From the bubbling geysers of Rotorua to the gem-like surface of Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, nature and culture unite across the North and South islands.

Make Travel Matter

  • The Real Country Farm Show offers an authentic taste of what rural New Zealand is like. For every guest, we donate funds to The Fairlight Foundation, Advancing Women in Agriculture.

Natural Wonders

  • More than 85% of Stewart Island is protected national park – unspoilt and largely unpeopled. It’s a magnet for the kiwi bird, which thrives here.

What to Bring

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes

Included in Price

Whats included

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres National Park entrance fees

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Christchurch

Arrow Going To

Auckland

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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