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The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days)

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From Christchurch to Auckland
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The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days) - Luxury Gold
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Luxury Gold
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Ride the TranzAlpine train through the Alps
  • Walk Franz Josef Glacier with a local expert
  • Cruise Haast River in a jet boat
  • Taste wines in Gibbston Valley of the Vines
  • Tour Waitomo Cave with a glow worm experience

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch to Franz Josef
  3. Day 3 The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier
  4. Day 4 Travel from Franz Josef to Wānaka
  5. Day 5 Wānaka
  6. Day 6 Wanaka to Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown to Doubtful Sound (overnight cruise)
  9. Day 9 Doubtful Sound to Dunedin
  10. Day 10 Distillery Tour and Dunedin at Leisure
  11. Day 11 Dunedin to Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Christchurch to Wellington
  13. Day 13 Wellington Sightseeing
  14. Day 14 Wellington to Hawke's Bay
  15. Day 15 Exploring Napier
  16. Day 16 Geothermal Rotorua
  17. Day 17 The Sights of Rotorua
  18. Day 18 Waitomo and Auckland
  19. Day 19 Farewell Auckland
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Montreal, Christchurch.

    Hotel
    Days 1, 11

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef.

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Edgewater Wānaka Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • The Rees Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Fiordland Navigator

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel.

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Naumi Hotel Wellington

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • Porters Boutique Hotel, Hawke's Bay.

    Hotel
    Days 14, 15

  • Pullman Rotorua.

    Hotel
    Days 16, 17

  • QT Auckland.

    Hotel
    day 18

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    • Travel with like-minded people
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    • Upgrade your accommodation
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Operated by

Luxury Gold

Number of tours

114

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response rate

100%

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19 days
The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days)
From Christchurch to Auckland

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Tour ID: 169106

  • Currency
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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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with Luxury Gold. 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 95 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 Luxury Gold will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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