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7 Day Auckland to Christchurch Highlights Tour

7 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
3.0
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a traditional Maori dinner and performance
  • Cruise through the majestic Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
  • Admire the City of Sails harbour in Auckland
  • Embark on a Napier City Whirlwind tour

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland, transfer to hotel
  2. Day 2 Auckland to Waitomo Caves to Rotorua and Maori Village
  3. Day 3 Rotorua to Napier by Intercity coach
  4. Day 4 Morning tour of Napier then to Wellington by Intercity coach
  5. Day 5 Explore Wellington city and harbour
  6. Day 6 Wellington to Christchurch - domestic flight
  7. Day 7 Explore Christchurch before departing for your onward destination
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What's Included

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  • Meals
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  • Additional Services

Operated by

Thrifty Tours

Number of tours

28

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Average
    3.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Accommodation
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Food
    Average
    3.0
  • 4.5
  • NH
    · September 30th, 2023
    Wasn’t impressed with some of the hotels, couldn’t charge my cell phone without taking it to the front desk! The IC bus from Napier to Wellington was a 6 hour milk run that was very uncomfortable!!!
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    Thrifty Tours commented on this review
    Hello Nancy, thank you very much for your review. We value your feedback. We are looking to investigate the property for future travelers. We hope that overall you had a pleasant experience in New Zealand. Thank you and safe travels.
    Trip date: September 2023

Dates & Availability

7 days
7 Day Auckland to Christchurch Highlights Tour
From Auckland to Christchurch

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