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Essence of New Zealand Christchurch → Auckland (2024)

20 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
4.1
24 traveler reviews
Essence of New Zealand Christchurch → Auckland (2024) - APT

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Operator
APT
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 1 - 200
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Relax and dine on your first evening in New Zealand
  • Cruise the full length of Milford Sound
  • Explore Larnach Castle with a guided tour
  • Enjoy a special dinner with local wines in Blenheim
  • Choose your adventure with Freedom of Choice activities

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch, Lake Tekapo/Takapō, Aoraki/Mount Cook
  3. Day 3 Aoraki/Mount Cook, Dunedin
  4. Day 4 Dunedin, Te Anau
  5. Day 5 Te Anau
  6. Day 6 Te Anau, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown
  9. Day 9 Queenstown, Franz Josef/Waiau
  10. Day 10 Franz Josef/Waiau, TranzAlpine Train, Christchurch
  11. Day 11 Christchurch, Kaikōura, Blenheim
  12. Day 12 Blenheim
  13. Day 13 Blenheim, Picton, Wellington
  14. Day 14 Wellington, Napier
  15. Day 15 Napier, Taupō, Rotorua
  16. Day 16 Rotorua
  17. Day 17 Rotorua, Auckland
  18. Day 18 Auckland, Bay of Islands
  19. Day 19 Bay of Islands
  20. Day 20 Bay of Islands, Depart 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

  • Rydges Latimer Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 1, 10

  • The Hermitage Hotel

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Three Nights: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Scenic Hotel Marlborough

    Hotel
    Days 11, 12

  • InterContinental Wellington

    Hotel
    day 13

  • Scenic Te Pania Hotel

    Hotel
    day 14

  • Two Nights: Millennium Rotorua

    Hotel
    day 15

  • Crowne Plaza Auckland

    Hotel
    day 17

  • Two Nights: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

    Hotel
    day 18

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

225

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

94%

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Cancellation Policy

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Customer Reviews

  • Susan
    · January 7th, 2024
    Tour leader Julie anne was fantastic & driver Simon was very knowledgeable & helpful- droped us very close to our...
  • Virginia
    · May 30th, 2023
    The actual tour was excellent and the experience with Tour Radar was very professional. However, the pre-trip...
  • Helen
    · April 2nd, 2023
    Good coach driver and tour guide. Big comfortable coach. Too much time in the coach, and not enough time at each...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 259859

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Type I
    New Zealand
  • Visa
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. 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 120 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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