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Inspiring New Zealand (Base, 2025/2026, 13 Days)

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From Wellington to Christchurch
4.4
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Inspiring New Zealand (Base, 2025/2026, 13 Days) - Inspiring Journeys
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Tour Operator:
Inspiring Journeys
Max group size:
24
Age range:
12 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
289326

Places You’ll See

  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
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Highlights

  • Cross Cook Strait on the Interislander ferry
  • Explore Queen Charlotte Track at your pace
  • Visit Christchurch and the Church of Good Shepherd
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Gibbston Valley
  • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Wellington
  2. Day 2 Wellington - Marlborough Sounds
  3. Day 3 Marlborough Sounds
  4. Day 4 Marlborough Sounds - Christchurch
  5. Day 5 Christchurch - Lake Ohau
  6. Day 6 Lake Ohau - Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown - Milford Sound
  9. Day 9 Milford Sound to Wanaka
  10. Day 10 Wānaka - Franz Josef
  11. Day 11 Franz Josef
  12. Day 12 Franz Josef - Christchurch
  13. Day 13 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

  • Naumi Hotel Wellington

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Furneaux Lodge

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Hotel Montreal Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 4, 12

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Hotel
    day 5

  • The Rees Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Cruise Overnight Milford Sound

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Edgewater Lake Wanaka

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

Operated by

Inspiring Journeys

4.4
(15 reviews)

Number of tours

32

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

Welcome to Inspiring Journeys. We invite you to embark on a bespoke exploration, on a small group journey, exploring Australia & New Zealand. Discover ancient cultures and rugged destinations with the guiding hand of an expert.

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Customer Reviews

  • Susan
    · August 30th, 2022
    We had a fantastic experience touring with our group. Wonderfully led by our guide Toni, and always feeling safe with...
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Dates & Availability

13 days
Inspiring New Zealand (Base, 2025/2026, 13 Days)
From Wellington to Christchurch

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  • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Inspiring Journeys. 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 60 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 Inspiring Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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