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Spirit of New Zealand (16 Days)

16 days
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From Christchurch to Auckland
4.4
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Spirit of New Zealand (16 Days) - AAT Kings
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Tour Operator:
AAT Kings
Max group size:
48
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
297234

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Stewart Island
    Stewart Island
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Auckland
    Auckland
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch and Canterbury Plains
  • Stargaze at Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
  • Cruise and wildlife tour on Stewart Island
  • Experience farm life at Real Country
  • Cruise through Milford Sound's fjords

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch - Omarama
  2. Day 2 Omarama - Dunedin
  3. Day 3 Stewart Island Sightseeing
  4. Day 4 Invercargill - Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown Free Time
  6. Day 6 Queenstown - Franz Josef
  7. Day 7 Franz Josef - Punakaiki
  8. Day 8 Punakaiki - Nelson
  9. Day 9 Nelson Free Time
  10. Day 10 Nelson - Wellington
  11. Day 11 Wellington - Napier
  12. Day 12 Napier - Rotorua
  13. Day 13 Rotorua Free Time
  14. Day 14 Auckland - Bay of Islands
  15. Day 15 Bay of Islands Free Time
  16. Day 16 Farewell from 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

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Kelvin Hotel

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

    Hotel
    day 7

  • The Rutherford Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Travelodge Wellington

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Scenic Hotel Te Pania

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Sudima Lake Rotorua

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort

    Hotel
    Days 14, 15

Operated by

AAT Kings

4.4
(100 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

220

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

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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Sustainability Initiatives

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Animal Welfare

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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...
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  • Bob
    · March 16th, 2024
    New Zealand is a land with many places to see. It is a place rich in sites and in history, owing to the fact that two...
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Dates & Availability

16 days
Spirit of New Zealand (16 Days)
From Christchurch to Auckland

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  • Currency
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    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 January 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 30th, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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