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Ultimate New Zealand

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Ultimate New Zealand

See all the natural and cultural highlights of New Zealand on this 24-day journey through the North and South Islands. First, you’ll explore the sub-tropical islands, expansive coastlines and dense forests of Northland. Soak up the coastal beauty of Tutukaka – home to one of the world’s most gorgeous coastlines (as voted by National Geographic Traveller) – then hit the Bay of Islands for a full-day cruise through the scenic Poor Knights Islands. Go scuba diving, snorkelling and kayaking in your free time before soaking up some of the local cultural history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Visit hot water beach for a swim in Coromandel, see the geothermal springs of Rotorua and go wildlife spotting in Wellington. Ram up the energy in the South Island’s ‘adventure capital of the world’ (Queenstown), then chill out in laidback Wanaka. See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier, then cross the Southern Alps on a world-famous train journey. Between old forest landscapes, mountain-scapes and glacial hikes, you’ll soon fall head over heels for New Zealand’s natural beauty.

Activities
  • Matapouri Beach - Visit
  • Whangarei Falls - Visit
  • Tutukaka - Poor Knights Islands Day Cruise
  • Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
  • Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
  • Raglan - Fish & Chips Dinner
  • Raglan - Sunset Boat Cruise
  • Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
  • Rotorua - Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
  • Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
  • Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
  • Rotorua - Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
  • Taupo - Huka Falls
  • Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Lake Tekapo - Mt John Lookout
  • Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
  • Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
  • Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
  • Hokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
Highlights
  • Cruise through the scenic Poor Knights Islands on a full-day adventure on the water to see some of the north island’s natural beauty. This area is also a Marine Reserve with volcanic origins over 11 million years old, creating some pretty epic biodiversity.
  • Discover the diversity of Rotorua, from unbelievable geothermal activity to rich Maori culture. Visit a Maori village for a hangi dinner and traditional haka performance.
  • Admire the out-of-this-world landscapes of Tongariro National Park, from emerald green lakes to soaring volcanic peaks. If you’re up for the challenge, tackle the famous Tongariro Crossing.
  • Live it up in the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown. Whether you fancy bungy jumping, jet boating, horseback riding or wine tasting, there’s something here to entice everyone.
  • Visit a local gallery in Franz Josef and carve a pendant out of pounamu while learning about the precious stone’s significance to Maori culture.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
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Feb 28, 2025 through
Mar 16, 2025
Mar 12, 2025 7:00 PM
23 Nights from
$8,125.00 (USD)
Per Person
Various departures, Alternate itinerary
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Oct 03, 2025 through
Oct 26, 2025
Sep 29, 2025 7:00 PM
23 Nights from
$9,345.00 (USD)
Per Person
8564491
Nov 07, 2025 through
Nov 30, 2025
Nov 3, 2025 7:00 PM
23 Nights from
$9,720.00 (USD)
Per Person
8572756
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Auckland
2 Auckland / Tutukaka
3 Tutukaka / Paihia
4 Paihia
5 Paihia / Auckland
6 Coromandel Peninsula
7 Raglan
8 Waitomo / Rotorua
9 Rotorua
10 Taupo
11 Taupo
12 Wellington
13 Wellington
14 Kaikoura
15 Christchurch
16 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
17 Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
18 Queenstown
19 Queenstown / Wanaka
20 Wanaka
21 Wanaka / Franz Josef
22 Franz Josef
23 Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
24 Christchurch
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.