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Spirit of New Zealand (2025/2026, 21 Days)

21 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
4.4
101 traveler reviews
Spirit of New Zealand (2025/2026, 21 Days) - AAT Kings

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Plan your adventure:
Gold Operator
AAT Kings
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 - 48
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Stewart Island
    Stewart Island
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch at your leisure
  • Stargaze at Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
  • Tour Dunedin's historic Speight's Brewery
  • Discover Stewart Island's rugged beauty
  • Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch - Omarama
  3. Day 3 Omarama - Dunedin
  4. Day 4 Dunedin - Invercargill
  5. Day 5 Stewart Island
  6. Day 6 Invercargill - Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown Free Time
  8. Day 8 Queenstown - Franz Josef
  9. Day 9 Franz Josef - Punakaiki
  10. Day 10 Punakaiki - Nelson
  11. Day 11 Nelson Free Time
  12. Day 12 Nelson - Wellington
  13. Day 13 Wellington - Napier
  14. Day 14 Napier
  15. Day 15 Napier - Rotorua
  16. Day 16 Rotorua Free Time
  17. Day 17 Rotorua - Auckland
  18. Day 18 Auckland - Bay of Islands
  19. Day 19 Bay of Islands Free Time
  20. Day 20 Bay of Islands - Auckland
  21. Day 21 Farewell from Auckland
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Wyndham Garden

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Kelvin Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 18, 19

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

    Hotel
    day 9

  • The Rutherford Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

  • Travelodge Wellington

    Hotel
    day 12

  • Scenic Hotel Te Pania

    Hotel
    Days 13, 14

  • Sudima Lake Rotorua

    Hotel
    Days 15, 16

  • Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

    Hotel
    Days 17, 20

Operated by

AAT Kings

4.4
(101 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

224

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

94%

Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all over the world discover and explore Australia and New Zealand from top to bottom. With a broad range of holiday options, we strive to represent the very best that Australia and New Zealand have to offer. You can relax in...

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Sustainability Initiatives

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Customer Reviews

  • Janet
    · May 18th, 2024
    Tour was good, driver and guide excellent, but the hotel in Auckland was lacking.
  • Patricia
    · April 16th, 2024
    I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. The guide, Isobel, paid very good attention to details and the comfort of her...
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  • Robyn
    · July 9th, 2024
    Fabulous 15 day tour, from Adelaide to Darwin, great meals, great accommodation, and great Tour Guide and Driver

Dates & Availability

21 days
Spirit of New Zealand (2025/2026, 21 Days)
From Christchurch to Auckland

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 256995

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Type I
    New Zealand
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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.
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