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

10 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
5.0
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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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

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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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    · February 15th, 2020
    Everything was well organized. Accommodations...
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    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

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    Renee

    Asked on October 6th, 2023

    Does your company offer flyovers for seeing all of Milford Sound, or are you able to arrange one? I get very seasick even on VERY small waves (as small as 4”. Seriously). I would not expect to have a monetary credit for substituting it for the cruise.

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten October 2023

      We normally offer a Milford Sound flight back to Queenstown as an optional experience that is booked and paid for while on tour. Optional Experience: Air Milford - Milford Sound Flight Back To Queenstown - A scenic flight from Milford Sound to return back to Queenstown. During the 35 minute flight take in panoramic views of spectacular scenery including glaciers, rivers, lakes and rainforest. Return transport to Queenstown accommodation is included. Adult: 469.00 NZD. Optional experiences are 3rd party operated and are subject to availability, so if this is something that you definitely want, it may be best to book it on your own ahead of time.

    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten October 2023

      The group departs Queenstown at 0700 to drive to Milford. The cruise is 1 hour 45 min and it is very rare for it to be rough. After the cruise there is an opportunity to fly back to ZQN. If guests want to do the fly over to Queenstown, they can go whatever time suits them. Please note that it is very weather dependent and often does not operate.

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