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Contrasts Of New Zealand (2023/2024, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 10 Days)

10 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.4
103 traveler reviews
Contrasts Of New Zealand (2023/2024, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 10 Days) - AAT Kings

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AAT Kings
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's hip harbourside precincts
  • Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua
  • Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set and Queenstown
  • Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
  • Stargaze at Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland
  3. Day 3 Auckland - Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Milford Sound/ Piopiotahi Cruise
  6. Day 6 Queenstown Free Time
  7. Day 7 Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
  8. Day 8 Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Farewell from Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AAT Kings

4.4
(103 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

271

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • EH
    · February 15th, 2020
    Everything was well organized. Accommodations were excellent, group leader superb.
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Dear Eeva, Thanks for taking the time to review our tour, and we are delighted that you enjoyed exploring with AAT Kings. Hopefully welcome you back on board an AAT Kings tour again in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

10 days
Contrasts Of New Zealand (2023/2024, Start Auckland, End Christchurch, 10 Days)
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Tour ID: 241298

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