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New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Islands to Adventure Escape Auckland → Queenstown (2024)

18 days
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From Auckland to Queenstown
4.1
24 traveler reviews
New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Islands to Adventure Escape Auckland → Queenstown (2024) - APT
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Tour Operator:
APT
Max group size:
200
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
259950

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
  • Tauranga
    Tauranga
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland and dine at historic Russell
  • Cruise to Cape Brett and visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • Savor lunch on Waiheke Island's vineyards
  • Discover Akaroa's history and natural reserves
  • Tour Dunedin and visit Larnach Castle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland, Bay of Islands
  3. Day 3 Bay of Islands
  4. Day 4 Bay Of Islands, Auckland
  5. Day 5 Auckland, Waiheke, Auckland, Embark Ship
  6. Day 6 Tauranga
  7. Day 7 Whakatane, Rotorua
  8. Day 8 Gisborne
  9. Day 9 Napier
  10. Day 10 Wellington
  11. Day 11 Picton
  12. Day 12 Akaroa
  13. Day 13 Lyttelton, Christchurch
  14. Day 14 Dunedin
  15. Day 15 Dunedin, Disembark Ship, Wanaka, Queenstown
  16. Day 16 Queenstown, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Cruise
  17. Day 17 Queenstown
  18. Day 18 Depart Queenstown
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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

  • Cordis Auckland

    Hotel
    Days 1, 4

  • Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands or Copthorne Hotel Bay of Islands

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Le Soleal

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Crowne Plaza Queenstown with Lakeview Rooms or Novotel Queenstown Lakeside with Alpine View Rooms

    Hotel
    Days 15, 16, 17

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

212

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its beginnings when Bill McGeary built a bus body on a tray truck after a tram strike affected the city of Melbourne. Through Bill's son Geoff, APT pioneered Australia's dynamic travel industry in the 1960s and 1970s via a diverse...

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Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • John
    · February 6th, 2023
    The tour started on a wrong note because we were not met at the airport in Auckland. After some time and effort...
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  • David
    · March 23rd, 2020
    Our tour director, Daniel, did a really good job and made our 6 days very enjoyable. The bus driver was also very...
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  • Anonymous
    · January 28th, 2012
    We went on the Southern Sensation premier plus tour. It was absolutely amazing!! We live in the North Island and i...
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Dates & Availability

18 days
New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Islands to Adventure Escape Auckland → Queenstown (2024)
From Auckland to Queenstown

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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type I
    New Zealand
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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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 8th, 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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