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Kia Ora New Zealand (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 17 Days)

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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.4
101 traveler reviews
Kia Ora New Zealand (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 17 Days) - AAT Kings
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AAT Kings
Group Tour
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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

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

  • Explore Auckland's waterfront precincts
  • Cruise through Waitomo's glowworm caves
  • Sail across Cook Strait on the Interislander
  • Spot wildlife in dramatic Kaikoura
  • Dine under the stars in Lake Tekapo

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland - Bay of Islands
  3. Day 3 Bay of Islands Free Time
  4. Day 4 Bay of Islands - Auckland
  5. Day 5 Auckland - Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Rotorua Free Time
  7. Day 7 Rotorua - Wellington
  8. Day 8 Wellington - Picton
  9. Day 9 Picton - Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Christchurch - Omarama
  11. Day 11 Omarama - Dunedin
  12. Day 12 Dunedin - Te Anau
  13. Day 13 Te Anau - Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown Free Time
  15. Day 15 Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
  16. Day 16 Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch
  17. Day 17 Farewell from Christchurch
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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

  • Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

    Hotel
    Days 1, 4

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Ibis Rotorua Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • Travelodge Wellington

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Picton Beachcomber Inn

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Ibis Hotel Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 9, 16

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Distinction Luxmore Hotel

    Hotel
    day 12

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown

    Hotel
    Days 13, 14

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Hotel
    day 15

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 2 days

Response rate

88%

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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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...
  • Robyn
    · July 9th, 2024
    Fabulous 15 day tour, from Adelaide to Darwin, great meals, great accommodation, and great Tour Guide and Driver

Dates & Availability

17 days
Kia Ora New Zealand (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 17 Days)
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Tour ID: 289266

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    • For any tour departing before April 3rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 3rd, 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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