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Highlights of New Zealand

11 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
5.0
3 traveler reviews
Highlights of New Zealand - Cosmos
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's oldest park and harbor
  • Witness geysers and Māori culture in Rotorua
  • Discover Napier's unique Art Deco architecture
  • Sail through the stunning Marlborough Sounds
  • Cruise the dramatic Milford Sound

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
  2. Day 2 AUCKLAND
  3. Day 3 AUCKLAND–ROTORUA
  4. Day 4 ROTORUA
  5. Day 5 ROTORUA–LAKE TAUPO–MARTON-WELLINGTON
  6. Day 6 WELLINGTON
  7. Day 7 WELLINGTON–INTERISLANDER FERRY–PICTON–CHRISTCHURCH
  8. Day 8 CHRISTCHURCH–LAKE TEKAPO–QUEENSTOWN
  9. Day 9 QUEENSTOWN
  10. Day 10 QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND
  11. Day 11 QUEENSTOWN
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Cosmos

Number of tours

202

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • A
    · March 24th, 2023
    Excellent tour. Covered wide range of interesting facts and topics. Loved our tour guide!
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · March 20th, 2023
    This was an amazing trip would love to do another trip.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · March 14th, 2023
    Great Experience, Wonderful Sightseeing Activities, etc
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

Dates & Availability

11 days
Highlights of New Zealand
From Auckland to Queenstown

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 128126

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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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