Highlights of New Zealand

1N Auckland , 1N Hahei , 1N Rotorua , 2N Wellington , 1N Kaikoura , 1N Hanmer Springs , 2N Franz Josef Glacier , 3N Queenstown , 1N Twizel and 1N Christchurch
15 days

From

US$ 2,667

per person

Operated by G Adventures

About the tour

Hotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with Room Only Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Maori Village Overnight Visit, Rotorua Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Coromandel Peninsula visit. Cathedral Cove visit. Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch. Wine tasting. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting). Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.Hotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with Breakfast and DinnerHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with Breakfast and DinnerHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with BreakfastHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with Room OnlyHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with BreakfastHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with BreakfastHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with BreakfastHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with BreakfastHotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share). with Breakfast

Highlights

  • Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier, feast on a hangi in a Maori village, let loose in Queenstown, cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Accommodation

Hotels/motels (13 nts), Maori village (1 nt, multi-share).

Included in the price

Auckland

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Maori Village Overnight Visit, Rotorua
  • Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
  • Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Coromandel Peninsula visit. Cathedral Cove visit. Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch. Wine tasting. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting). Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Auckland

There are no activities until an evening welcome meeting, so head out and enjoy the city.

Day 2: Auckland/hahei

Depart early for the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Take a walk to Cathedral Cove or opt out in favour of sea kayaking. If the tide is right, grab a shovel and dig a natural jacuzzi in the sand on Hot Water Beach.

Day 3: Rotorua/maori Village

  • Rotorua sits over an active volcanic zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. Opt to visit one of the sites, like Hell's Gate, or go whitewater rafting nearby.
  • In the evening visit a Maori village for traditional ceremonies, a Hangi meal and entertainment. After dinner, lounge by the bonfire and have some time to get to know the Maori hosts.

Day 4: Rotorua/wellington

Take in the ever-changing scenery of the North Island and travel to the capital, Wellington.

Day 5: Wellington

Enjoy the atmosphere in this relaxed but lively city. After an orientation walk, enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit the Te Papa Museum or take the cable car up to the botanical gardens.

Day 6: Wellington/kaikoura

Fly to the South Island, then travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura, known for its diverse marine life.

Day 7: Kaikoura/hanmer Springs

Opt to swim with dolphins or go whale watching during a free morning in Kaikoura before travelling to Hanmer Springs, stopping en route for a wine tasting at a local winery. Opt to take a soak in the hot springs.

Day 8: Hanmer Springs/franz Josef

Take in the stunning scenery while travelling across the Southern Alps to the rugged and remote West Coast, before staying in the rainforest near the world's fastest moving glacier.

Day 9: Franz Josef

There are dozens of optional activities in the area to suit just about any budget and preference. Try heli hiking, scenic helicopter flights, quad biking, skydiving, glacier valley walk, lake kayaking or a hot pools visit.

Day 10: Franz Josef/queenstown

Continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. With beautiful scenery and tons of activities, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the great night life.

Day 11: Queenstown

Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Day 12: Queenstown

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound on a day cruise. Take in the waterfalls and wildlife, then return to Queenstown for the night.

Day 13: Queenstown/twizel

Head through the centre of the South Island to Twizel, near New Zealand's highest peak, Mt Cook. Visit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and spend the afternoon hiking the region, taking in the alpine scenery. Learn more about mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary at the Visitor's Centre.

Day 14: Twizel/christchurch

Travel to the Garden City of Christchurch, a little piece of England in New Zealand, still recovering from a devastating earthquake.

Day 15: Christchurch

Depart at any time.

Starting from

US$ 2,667

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