Taste of New Zealand-Christchurch to Auckland

Visit the must see sights of New Zealand on AAT Kings’ 7 day Taste of New Zealand, see Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Rotorua, Auckland & more

Tour code ZRA
7 days
Priced from A$1675
Premium Escorted
Departs from Christchurch, finishes at Auckland

Highlights

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride and breakfast with sparkling wine
• Tour from Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass on-board the TranzAlpine train
• See the Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki
• View magnificent Franz Josef Glacier
• Visit Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital
• See geysers, boiling mud pools and Kiwis at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
• Enjoy a Maori Hangi and concert in Rotorua
• Experience The Realm of Tãne, the story of Maori culture and mythology
• Visit beautiful Paradise Valley Springs
• See the Agrodome’s entertaining Sheep Show
• Join a guided tour through the Glow-worm Grotto at Waitomo Caves
• Stay in Auckland, the City of Sails

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (6) (B)
• Exciting Highlight Dinners (1) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (3) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers (Day 1 Christchurch Airport to hotel – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 4 to Rotorua – flights prior to 4.00pm; Day 7 to Auckland Airport – flights anytime)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Mon: Arrive Christchurch

On arrival at the hotel the afternoon is free for you to explore Christchurch at your leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Accommodation: The Heritage Hotel, Christchurch.

Day 2 Tue: Franz Josef

Today enjoy a spectacular journey over the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine train. Visit the fascinating Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki. We explore amazing Franz Josef Glacier and you can take a spectacular optional scenic flight (weather permitting).
Accommodation: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel, Franz Josef. (B)

Day 3 Wed: Queenstown

Experience the picturesque scenery of the coastal road today. Travel over the Haast Pass and stop at Thunder Creek Falls. See Lake Wanaka, Cromwell and Kawarau Gorge. Visit colourful and historic Arrowtown this afternoon.
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown. (B)

Day 4 Thu: Queenstown – Rotorua

Depart Queenstown this morning and fly to Rotorua (airfare not included). This afternoon meet your new Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Tonight enjoy a special evening of entertainment presenting The Realm of Tãne, an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation, which is followed by a delicious Maori Hangi & Concert.
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 nights. (B) (HD)

Day 5 Fri: Rotorua

Our day begins with a ride on the Skyline Gondola and breakfast with sparkling wine overlooking Rotorua. We also visit Paradise Valley Springs and take an entertaining look at farm life at the Agrodome’s Sheep Show.
Later, tour Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve with a local Maori guide. See geysers, boiling mud pools and Kiwis. (B)

Day 6 Sat: Waitomo Caves

Explore the famous Waitomo Caves on a guided tour and a boat trip through the incredible Glow-worm Grotto then journey north to Auckland. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour with views from Mt. Eden before arriving at our hotel.
Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Auckland. (B)

Day 7 Sun: Depart Auckland

You will be transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Tour Dates & Prices

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