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Spirit of New Zealand

Summary:

Dozens of lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Just as many beaches. A good dose of Māori history and culture. Glaciers, gorges and bubbling geysers. Wine, wonderful food and wildlife. It sounds like the recipe for the best New Zealand tour ever. We haven’t even...

Duration
21 Days
Cities
13
Next Departure
23-Jan-2025
Starting at
± USD 6,073.00
Price per day
± USD 289.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
AATKings
Tour
Spirit of New Zealand
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Summary

Dozens of lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Just as many beaches. A good dose of Māori history and culture. Glaciers, gorges and bubbling geysers. Wine, wonderful food and wildlife. It sounds like the recipe for the best New Zealand tour ever. We haven’t even touched on the forward-thinking cities and atmospheric towns you’ll encounter on a Christchurch tour, Wellington tour, Bay of Islands tour... And so much more. Pack your stamina.

Map: Spirit 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 Sightseeing
Day 6
Invercargill - Queenstown
Day 7
Queenstown Free Time
Day 8
Queenstown - Franz Josef
Day 9
Franz Josef - Punakaiki
Day 10
Punakaiki - Nelson
Day 11
Nelson Free Time
Day 12
Nelson - Wellington
Day 13
Wellington - Napier
Day 14
Napier Sightseeing
Day 15
Napier - Rotorua
Day 16
Rotorua Free Time
Day 17
Rotorua - Auckland
Day 18
Auckland - Bay Of Islands
Day 19
Bay Of Islands Free Time
Day 20
Bay Of Islands - Auckland
Day 21
Farewell From Auckland

Travel Cities (13): Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, Invercargill, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Napier, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Whangarei

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 20 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 2 Highlight Dinner (HD)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

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 21 – 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

  • An island off an island, Stewart Island is wild, wide and wonderful. Some 85% is national park - prepare for epic animal encounters.

What to Bring

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

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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