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The Long White Cloud

Summary:

Traverse New Zealand’s North and South Islands, from the hot pools of Franz Josef/Waiau, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Dunedin, to the brave depths of Queenstown, the adventure capital. Explore extraordinary landscapes and ancient heritage, as you e...

Duration
19 Days
Cities
11
Next Departure
27-Jan-2025
Starting at
± USD 10,170.00
Price per day
± USD 535.00
Tour Type
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AATKings
Tour
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Summary

Traverse New Zealand’s North and South Islands, from the hot pools of Franz Josef/Waiau, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Dunedin, to the brave depths of Queenstown, the adventure capital. Explore extraordinary landscapes and ancient heritage, as you encounter New Zealand as few have seen it before.

Map: The Long White Cloud (AATKings)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Christchurch
Day 2
Christchurch – Tranzalpine – Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 3
Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 4
Franz Josef/Waiau - Arrowtown - Queenstown
Day 5
Queenstown At Leisure
Day 6
Queenstown At Leisure
Day 7
Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Day 8
Milford Sound - Invercargill
Day 9
Invercargill
Day 10
Invercargill - Dunedin
Day 11
Dunedin - Oamaru - Timaru - Christchurch
Day 12
Christchurch - Kaikoura - Wellington
Day 13
Wellington At Leisure
Day 14
Wellington - Hawke's Bay
Day 15
Napier
Day 16
Hawke's Bay - Rotorua
Day 17
Rotorua
Day 18
Rotorua - Auckland
Day 19
Farewell From Auckland

Travel Cities (11): Auckland, Bluff, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, Invercargill, Milford Sound, Napier, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 18 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 8 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 3 Local Dining Experience (LD)
  • 1 Celebration Dinner (CD)

Explore

  • Join a nature guide on the breathtaking Milford Track, and discover the luminous shimmer of the Footwhistle Cave.
  • Join a guided cultural Eco-tour of Whirinaki Forest, and discover the luminous shimmer of the Footwhistle Cave.

Fitness Requirement

  • Low level of fitness required

Flight information

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 19: Flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included in the price. Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the price.

Immerse

  • Embrace the traditional Māori greeting at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience, and immerse yourself in Jurassic rainforest.
  • Embrace the traditional Māori greeting at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience, and immerse yourself in Jurassic rainforest.

Indulge

  • Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Craggy Range Winery in Hawke’s Bay, a region blessed with fertile soils.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Craggy Range Winery in Hawke's Bay, a region blessed with fertile soils.

Relax

  • Wake up to the wonder of fiordland on your Milford Mariner cruise, and take a deep breath and unwind at Te Waonui Forest Retreat.
  • Wake up to the wonder of fiordland on your Milford Mariner cruise, and take a deep breath and unwind at Te Waonui Forest Retreat.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Warm layers in cooler months, and a waterproof layer A sense of adventure

Included in Price

Whats included

  • Small group (average16 guests) 33 included meals 18 Nights premium and authentic accommodation

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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