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Overview
This once-in-a-lifetime holiday to New Zealand features the best of both the North and South Islands.
Highlights
- Return flights from Heathrow with Air New Zealand
- 18 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels plus 3 nights in flight
- 19 meals: 18 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Travelsphere Tour Manager and Driver Guide
- Overseas transfers and other transportation
- Porterage
New Zealand Tour Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: UK – New Zealand
Depart from the UK on your flight to New Zealand.
Day 3: Auckland
Arrive in Auckland and enjoy a free day to relax and explore.
Day 4: Auckland
Take a guided tour of Auckland, including the Sky Tower, War Memorial, and Waitemata Harbour.
Day 5: Paihia
Travel along the Hibiscus Coast to Paihia, stopping at the Treaty House of Waitangi.
Day 6: Paihia – At Leisure
Explore Paihia or join an optional excursion to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach.
Day 7: Paihia – At Leisure
Optional catamaran cruise to Cape Brett’s “Hole in the Rock,” with chances to spot dolphins and seals.
Day 8: Rotorua
Travel through the Waikato region to Rotorua, known for its geothermal activity. Optional flight over Mount Tarawera.
Day 9: Rotorua
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, with optional excursions to Hobbiton, Rainbow Springs Nature Park, or a Maori cultural evening.
Day 10: Wellington
Journey through the Wairakei Thermal Valley and Lake Taupo, stopping at Huka Falls before arriving in Wellington.
Day 11: Wellington
Explore Wellington with visits to Te Papa Museum, the botanical gardens, and a scenic cable car ride.
Day 12: Christchurch
Cross the Cook Strait to South Island and travel to Christchurch for an overnight stay.
Day 13: TranzAlpine Train & Glaciers
Take the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps and visit the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier regions. Optional helicopter flight.
Day 14: Queenstown
Scenic drive through Westland National Park to Queenstown. Optional jet boat ride on the Kawarau River.
Day 15: Queenstown – At Leisure
Explore Queenstown or take an optional Dart River adventure or a cruise on Lake Wakatipu.
Day 16: Te Anau & Milford Sound
Visit the stunning Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, with an optional cruise if weather permits.
Day 17: Dunedin & Glow Worm Caves
Travel to Dunedin, stopping at the glow worm caves for a unique underground experience.
Day 18: Dunedin – At Leisure
Free day in Dunedin or optional trip to the Royal Albatross Colony.
Day 19: Omarama
Visit the Moeraki Boulders and travel through the Waitaki River region. Optional scenic flight over glaciers.
Day 20: Christchurch
Travel through the Mount Cook region, stopping at Lake Tekapo before arriving in Christchurch. Optional scenic flight.
Day 21: Christchurch – UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight, crossing the International Dateline.
Day 22: UK
Arrive back in the UK.
