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New Zealand Uncovered (Bus Tour)

Summary:

The perfect New Zealand tour to bring New Zealand’s North and South Islands to life across land and sea, taking in both cities and small towns. You’ll traverse epic landscapes, indulge in fresh food and delicious wine, experience farming and Maori culture...

Duration
17 Days
Cities
10
Next Departure
22-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 6,992.00
Price per day
± EUR 411.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

  • Overview
  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Trafalgar
 
Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
New Zealand Uncovered
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Travel Quality
Comfortable Travel, Luxury Tour
Categories
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Summary

The perfect New Zealand tour to bring New Zealand’s North and South Islands to life across land and sea, taking in both cities and small towns. You’ll traverse epic landscapes, indulge in fresh food and delicious wine, experience farming and Maori culture firsthand, and meet welcoming locals with stories to share.

Map: New Zealand Uncovered (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Auckland
Day 2
Sights Of Auckland
Day 3
Rotorua, Centre Of Maori Culture
Day 4
Experience Rotorua For Yourself
Day 5
Wellington, The Cool Capital
Day 6
Wellington, Yours To Explore
Day 7
Kaikoura On The Coast
Day 8
From Country To City, Christchurch
Day 9
Through Breathtaking Scenery To Twizel
Day 10
Dunedin, City Of Scottish Heritage
Day 11
Te Anau, Gateway To Fiordland
Day 12
Queenstown, Adventure Playground
Day 13
Queenstown Free Time, Your Time
Day 14
Franz Josef, Untamed Natural Wilderness
Day 15
Punakaiki, Home To A Coastal Forest
Day 16
All Aboard The Tranzalpine
Day 17
Farewell Christchurch

Travel Cities (10): Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 11 Dinner (D)
  • 16 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Waikato District: Enjoy farm-to-table fare at a Be My Guest lunch on a Waikato dairy farm in the North Island.
  • Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts, former farmers Angie and Stan Taylor, for a Pavlova afternoon tea in their home on the shores of Lake Tekapo.

Dive into Culture

  • Walter Peak: Get up close to sheep and working dogs with a farm show at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Kaikoura: You’ll meet Sabrina Luecht, whose ambitious goal is to establish a world-class wildlife hospital to treat injured and ill animals in this biodiversity hotspot.
  • Fiordland National Park: Enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride on Lake Manapouri, home to Pomona Island, where you'll help conserve a sanctuary for native plants and animals.

Must-see Highlights

  • Auckland, Rotorua and Milford Sound
  • Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin, Arrowtown and Franz Josef
  • Geothermal Valley in Rotorua, Huka Falls in Taupo, Lake Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, and Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
  • Bastion Point in Auckland, Queen Charlotte Sound and the Southern Alps

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Auckland

Arrow Going To

Christchurch

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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