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Essence of New Zealand - 01 Oct 2026 to 18 Mar 2027

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Tripcode: 135598
Price from
$11,148
per person*
Member price from
$10,591*
per person*
Destination:
New Zealand,
Duration:
18 days
Travel Period:
October 2026 - March 2027
    Experience the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace on this 18-day small group tour from Christchurch to Auckland. With five two-night stays, there is time to explore places such as Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Queenstown, Punakaiki, Nelson, Napier and Rotorua. Travel aboard the TranzAlpine, connect with local communities and discover the landscapes, culture and stories of both islands

    What's Included

    • 17 Breakfast (B)
    • 5 Dinner (D)
    • 1 Lunch (L)
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Discover the significance and craft of Pounamu (Jade) carving Join an interactive All Blacks Experience in Auckland View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo Privately Guided Tour at Transport World in Invercargill MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Visit the Templeton Flax Mill for a glimpse into the country’s industrial heritage MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Real Country Farm Experience Visit historic Arrowtown See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint Visit Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks from a scenic viewpoint Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Art Deco Walking Tour in Napier MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia Explore the Geothermal Wonders of Rotorua

    Your Itinerary

    Welcome to Christchurch

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    Christchurch - Omarama

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    Omarama - Invercargill

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    Invercargill - Te Anau

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    Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Day Trip

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    Te Anau - Queenstown

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    Queenstown Free Time

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    Queenstown - Christchurch

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    Christchurch - Punakaiki

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    Punakaiki - Nelson

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    Nelson Free Time

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    Nelson - Wellington

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    Wellington - Napier

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    Napier

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    Napier - Rotorua

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    Rotorua Free Time

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    Rotorua - Auckland

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    Farewell from Auckland

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