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New Zealand Uncovered (2026/2027)

17 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.3
109 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's new waterfront areas
  • Visit the NZ Maritime Museum in Auckland
  • Enjoy a Maori dinner and show in Rotorua
  • Cruise through Milford Sound's dramatic scenery
  • Ride the TranzAlpine train across stunning landscapes

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland Sightseeing & Free Time
  3. Day 3 Auckland - Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua Free Time
  5. Day 5 Rotorua - Wellington
  6. Day 6 Wellington Sightseeing & Free Time
  7. Day 7 Wellington - Kaikoura
  8. Day 8 Kaikoura - Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Christchurch - Twizel
  10. Day 10 Twizel - Dunedin
  11. Day 11 Dunedin - Te Anau
  12. Day 12 Te Anau - Queenstown
  13. Day 13 Queenstown Free Time
  14. Day 14 Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
  15. Day 15 Franz Josef/Waiau - Punakaiki
  16. Day 16 Punakaiki - Christchurch
  17. Day 17 Farewell from Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

AAT Kings

Number of tours

374

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

92%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Kathleen
    · March 3rd, 2025
    Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or not we can get the activity. If not, it can be scheduled online. I had no access to these activities from Tour Radars website and didn’t know they existed. Luckily I scheduled on my own and got to see what I wanted. Others did not.
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  • Lorne
    · February 25th, 2025
    Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.
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Dates & Availability

17 days
New Zealand Uncovered (2026/2027)
From Auckland to Christchurch

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Carl

    Asked on November 22nd, 2023

    I am 73, in reasonable shape. But due to a spatial disorientation syndrome I use a small portable mobility scooter (15 kg, folds flat) to get around on walks. It does well on all terrain but gravel. I need a hotel room without stairs. Will this tour accommodate me?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten November 2023

      In order to see if our tours are suitable for you, could you please fill out our Specific Requirements form and send the completed form back to us? We would need to review the dimensions/specifications of your mobility scooter before advising. Also, we recommend that you join our tour with a travel partner, as AAT Kings is unable to assist guests on/off the coaches. Also, could you please advise which tour(s) you are interested in? Are you interested in our day tours or a fully guided holiday? Our motorcoach size may vary depending on the specific tour.

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    Stephen

    Asked on September 12th, 2023

    I'm a solo traveller planning for a private tour or a small group tour from Auckland to Christchurch. I would like to have a more in-depth visit on South Island than North Island, which is similar to the NZ Uncovered 17-day tour. I can do the tour from North down or the other way round. What is the price for a private tour or a small group tour if i am travelling alone?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten September 2023

      This particular tour is part of our larger group tours (maximum of 48 guests). If you are interested, we do have small group tour with a maximum of 22 guests. These are part of our luxury brand, Inspiring Journeys. We have pre-set dates and itineraries all of our tours. Are you open to moving your travel dates? We have this great option departing Feb 5.

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    Emily

    Asked on July 18th, 2023

    im looking at new zealand uncovered tour It's not very clear what meals are included. Could you please clarify?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten July 2023

      Trip-details-diningDining • 16 Full Breakfasts • 1 Lunch • 7 Dinners with Wine • 3 Highlight Dinners • 1 Farewell Dinner • 1 Be My Guest Lunch • 1 Be My Guest Afternoon Tea

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      Emily

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      Hi joe, we're hoping to be in NZ in March/April 2024 Do you have those dates? If so could you send costs and link to trip (I've looked at so many I'm getting confused!)

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AAT Kings" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.