Essential New Zealand

From the north to the south, this journey will see you experience all the essential New Zealand destinations. Get up close and personal with the Maori culture, be amazed by the scenery onboard the TranzCoastal Train and cruise on the world renowned Milford Sound.

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• Price From: pp pp based on low season, double/twin share
• Travel Auckland to Christchurch over 10 days / 9 night(s)
• Accommodation Style: Hotel 3 star. Lots more options available. Enquire here
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Included with this tour

Includes: All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package

Includes: Private airport transfers

Includes: Air New Zealand Airfare Wellington to Christchurch

Includes: Tamaki Maori Village show and dinner

Includes: Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts

Includes: Entrance to Rainbow Springs

Includes: Discover Rotorua Morning sights tour

Includes: Agrodome Show and Farm Tour

Includes: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Includes: Queenstown Skyline Gondola

Includes: Real Journeys Milford Sound Cruise with Lunch

Day 1: Travel to Waitomo Caves and then onto Rotorua, visit Tamaki Maori Village this evening.
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 2: Visit Te Puia thermal area, Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome. Free time this afternoon.
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Day 3: Travel south today to Wellington via Lake Taupo.
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington

Day 4: Some free time in Wellington this morning before flying to Christchurch City.
Accommodation: Chateau on the Park, DoubleTree by Hilton

Day 5: Today head south to the Edinburgh of the South - Dunedin City.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 6: Cross the Southland farmland scenery to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland.
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 7: A highlight of your trip - the world heritage area of Milford Sound.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 8: Chill out or explore the adventure capital of Queenstown.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 9: Another day to enjoy the activities and scenery of this alpine resort.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 10: Head north today to Mt Cook National Park. Following lunch continue to Christchurch City.