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New Zealand Magic (Base, 2026/2027, Best Buys, 17 Days)

17 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.7
3 traveler reviews
New Zealand Magic (Base, 2026/2027, Best Buys, 17 Days) - AAT Kings
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Make Travel Matter
  • Journey through New Zealand's most important historic site, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, with a passionate local guide. Discover the stories, people and events that have shaped the past, present and future.
  • Iconic Sites
  • Visiting Milford Sound/Piopiotahi within World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park is a humbling experience. Waterfalls, ancient escarpments and dolphins await.
  • Flexible Holidays
  • Freedom in travel? Explore remote reaches of the North Island one minute, then sip wine or zip across Queenstown lakes the next. Ask us for tips.
  • Natural Wonders
  • Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere sparkles like a gem in the Southern Alps, cutting through the mountains for more than 12 kilometres.

Itinerary

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

AAT Kings

Number of tours

265

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

89%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.4
  • JC
    · May 18th, 2024
    Tour was good, driver and guide excellent, but the hotel in Auckland was lacking.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • RS
    · December 12th, 2019
    AAT King’s service was very good, it’s worth for the money to spend. Tour guide was very good, Sarah. The driver was careful and strict for our safety.
    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Hi Rosmijati, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time discovering New Zealand with AAT Kings. We hope we can welcome you on board again in the future.
    Trip date: November 2019
  • BS
    · October 17th, 2019
    Gina was a great tour guide....knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made everyone on the tour feel special. I will cherish my memories of New Zealand and Gina.
    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Hi Barbara, thankyou for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us, and that Gina was such an important part of your experience. We hope to see you again soon on another AAT Kings holiday!
    Trip date: September 2019

Dates & Availability

17 days
New Zealand Magic (Base, 2026/2027, Best Buys, 17 Days)
From Christchurch to Auckland

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Tour ID: 289321

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