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Essence of New Zealand

Starting from $8,467

Essence of New Zealand

Overview

Destination:
New Zealand
Start:Christchurch, New Zealand
Finish:Auckland, New Zealand
Duration:18 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Tripcode:
124155
Travel Period
October 2025 - March 2026
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)
  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Indoor Guided Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo Privately Guided Tour of Transport World Invercargill Scenic ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island and return Village and Bays Guided Tour Stewart Island 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 Straight on the Interislander Ferry from Picton to Wellington MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Art Deco Walking tour in Napier MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi (where available)

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Your Itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch

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Christchurch - Omarama

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Omarama - Dunedin

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Dunedin - Invercargill

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Stewart Island

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Invercargill - Queenstown

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Queenstown Free Time

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Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau

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Franz Josef/Waiau - 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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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.

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