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The Essence of New Zealand -14 Days

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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.5
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The Essence of New Zealand -14 Days - Discover New Zealand
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Plan your adventure:
Operator
Discover New Zealand
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 9
Age range 2 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Tauranga
    Tauranga
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
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Highlights

  • Explore the diverse flora and fauna of New Zealand
  • See some of the most idyllic beaches in the North Island
  • Enjoy a traditional Maori village concert and dinner
  • Stay at the base of Mount Cook
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural Christchurch

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
  2. Day 2 Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
  3. Day 3 Collect your rental car then head south to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
  4. Day 4 Explore the idyllic beaches and forests of the Coromandel
  5. Day 5 Travel to the Maori cultural capital of Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Enjoy the geothermal parks and lakes of Rotorua, this evening visit Tamaki Maori Village
  7. Day 7 Today you'll fly from Rotorua to the adventure capital of Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Take the day to explore Queenstown and this evening enjoy a high country station dinner at Walter Peak
  9. Day 9 Explore the breath-taking Dart River in Mt Aspiring National Park
  10. Day 10 Continue your journey north to Mt Cook National Park
  11. Day 11 Visit the amazing Tasman Glacier and see the massive icebergs
  12. Day 12 Explore the Canterbury Plains as you journey north to Christchurch
  13. Day 13 The day is yours to explore the evolving city of Christchurch
  14. Day 14 Drop your rental car at the airport before continuing your onward journey
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What's Included

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  • Meals
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance

Operated by

Discover New Zealand

4.5
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

24

Age Range

21 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Barbara
    · March 28th, 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed our self-driving tour. The experience was seamless from start to finish. Once we signed up, we...
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  • Cynthia
    · February 27th, 2024
    10/10 Excellently curated, smooth checkins, lovely hotels, everything is in the app including reservation numbers,...
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Dates & Availability

14 days
The Essence of New Zealand -14 Days
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Upcoming departures
  • Thursday
    26 Dec, 2024
    Wednesday
    8 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Friday
    27 Dec, 2024
    Thursday
    9 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
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  • Saturday
    28 Dec, 2024
    Friday
    10 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Sunday
    29 Dec, 2024
    Saturday
    11 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Monday
    30 Dec, 2024
    Sunday
    12 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Tuesday
    31 Dec, 2024
    Monday
    13 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
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    1 Jan, 2025
    Tuesday
    14 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    Wednesday
    15 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    Thursday
    16 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
  • Saturday
    4 Jan, 2025
    Friday
    17 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $4,552
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 249619

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

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    • 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 February 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Discover New Zealand. 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 60 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 Discover New Zealand will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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