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From Auckland to Christchurch
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Gold Operator
Agate Travel
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 1 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
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Highlights

  • Ride the scenic train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
  • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
  • Explore Milford Sound on a breathtaking boat tour
  • Experience Maori culture at Tamaki Maori Village
  • Visit Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Auckland, Airport pick-up
  2. Day 2 Auckland Sightseeing Tour, Transfer to Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Rotorua Free Time
  4. Day 4 Transfer from Rotorua to Wellington Via Taupo
  5. Day 5 Wellington City Trip, Transfer to Picton by Ferry
  6. Day 6 Drive from Picton to Christchurch via Kaikoura
  7. Day 7 Christchurch City Tour, Transfer to Omarama
  8. Day 8 Tranfer from Omarama to Dunedin
  9. Day 9 Feel Free to Explore Dunedin, Drive to Te Anau
  10. Day 10 Milford Sound Sightseeing, Transfer to Queenstown
  11. Day 11 Free Time in Queenstown
  12. Day 12 Transfer to Arrowtown to Franz Josef, Appreciate Franz Josef Glacier
  13. Day 13 Transfer to Arthur's Pass and take Train Back to Christchurch
  14. Day 14 Departure from Christchurch, Airport see-off
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

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Agate Travel

4.9
(192 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

432

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

2 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Larry
    · January 25th, 2023
    Except for Cordis, Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellent

Dates & Availability

14 days
Best New Zealand Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 219241

  • 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 April 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Agate Travel. 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 Agate Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Agate Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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