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Ultimate New Zealand (Northbound, 22 Days)

22 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
4.7
5,903 traveler reviews
Ultimate New Zealand (Northbound, 22 Days) - Contiki

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Tour Operator:
Contiki
Max group size:
45
Age range:
18 to 35
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
283339

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Fiordland National Park
    Fiordland National Park
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Haast
    Haast
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Paihia
    Paihia
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
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Highlights

  • Explore Lake Tekapo's milky blue waters
  • Stargaze at a Dark Sky experience
  • Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
  • Jump from Kawarau Bungy Bridge
  • Dine atop Queenstown at Skyline restaurant

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Lake Ōhau via Lake Tekapo
  2. Day 2 Lake Ōhau to Te Anau via Arrowtown and Kingston
  3. Day 3 Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound
  4. Day 4 Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier via Wanaka and Haast Pass
  8. Day 8 Franz Josef Glacier
  9. Day 9 Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch via Hokitika and Arthur's Pass
  10. Day 10 Christchurch to Kaikoura
  11. Day 11 Kaikoura
  12. Day 12 Kaikoura to Wellington
  13. Day 13 Wellington
  14. Day 14 Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
  15. Day 15 Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō
  16. Day 16 Lake Taupō to Rotorua via Huka Falls
  17. Day 17 Rotorua
  18. Day 18 Rotorua to Auckland
  19. Day 19 Auckland to Paihia via Whangarei
  20. Day 20 Paihia
  21. Day 21 Paihia
  22. Day 22 Paihia to 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

Operated by

Contiki

4.7
(5,903 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

584

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

92%

Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for travellers aged 18-35 years old. Their mission is to bring young travellers together to see the world, focusing on unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Contiki believes in real travel experiences, and they care...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Customer Reviews

  • ES
    · August 12th, 2023
    Great trip in terms of places and how much of New Zealand you cover. The included activities aren’t great so do budget for the additional activities as you will want to do them. Some of the accommodation is great and some of it is very basic.
    Contiki commented on this review
    Thanks for sharing your review with us. We are sorry you felt that some of the hotels and the additional Add Ons fell below your expectations; however, having your valuable feedback assists our Operations team in seeing where we can improve our... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023

Dates & Availability

22 days
Ultimate New Zealand (Northbound, 22 Days)
From Christchurch to Auckland

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Good to Know

  • Currency
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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
  • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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