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Essence of New Zealand - 01 Oct 2026 to 18 Mar 2027

    Overview

    Destination:
    New Zealand, 
    Start:Christchurch, New Zealand
    Finish:Auckland, New Zealand
    Duration:18 days
    Type:Group tour (max 45)
    Tripcode:
    135598
    Travel Period
    October 2026 - March 2027
    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 – Stewart Island, 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.

    What's Included

    • 17 Breakfast (B)
    • 5 Dinner (D)
    • 1 Lunch (L)
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Discover the significance and craft of Pounamu (Jade) carving Join an interactive All Blacks Experience in Auckland View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo Privately Guided Tour and Dinner at Transport World in Invercargill MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Visit the Templeton Flax Mill for a glimpse into the country’s industrial heritage MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Real Country Farm Experience Visit historic Arrowtown See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint Visit Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks from a scenic viewpoint Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Art Deco Walking Tour in Napier MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia Explore the Geothermal Wonders of Rotorua

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    Your Itinerary

    Welcome to Christchurch

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    Christchurch - Omarama

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    Omarama - Invercargill

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    Invercargill - Te Anau

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    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Day Trip

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    Te Anau - Queenstown

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    Queenstown Free Time

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    Queenstown - Christchurch

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    Christchurch - Punakaiki

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    Punakaiki - Nelson

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    Nelson Free Time

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    Nelson - Wellington

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    Wellington - Napier

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    Napier

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    Napier - Rotorua

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    Rotorua Free Time

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    Rotorua - Auckland

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    Farewell from Auckland

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    Travel Partner
    AAT Kings is Australia’s favourite guided holiday company, with over 100 years of experience. Our wide range of Day Tours, Short Breaks and Guided Holidays are the perfect way to experience the best of Australia & New Zealand.
    Tripcode: LCQA026
    Price from
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    per person*
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