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Real New Zealand (End Queenstown)

15 days
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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.7
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Real New Zealand (End Queenstown) - Contiki
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  • Walking Adventure
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Platinum Operator
Contiki
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Age range 18 to 35

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Taupo
    Taupo
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Doubtful Sound
    Doubtful Sound
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland, New Zealand's largest city
  • Join a traditional Māori welcome ceremony
  • Learn the Haka and prepare a steam Hangi
  • Cruise and dine on Lake Manapōuri
  • Tour Doubtful Sound with a nature expert

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland to Rotorua
  2. Day 2 Rotorua
  3. Day 3 Rotorua to Rangetikei via Taupō
  4. Day 4 Rangetikei to Wellington via Paraparaumu
  5. Day 5 Wellington
  6. Day 6 Wellington to Mārahau via Motueka
  7. Day 7 Mārahau
  8. Day 8 Mārahau to Punakaiki via Kaiteriteri, Murchison and Westport
  9. Day 9 Punakaiki to Wānaka via Franz Josef and Haast
  10. Day 10 Wānaka
  11. Day 11 Wānaka to Doubtful Sound via Lake Manapōuri
  12. Day 12 Doubtful Sound to Queenstown via Lake Manapōuri
  13. Day 13 Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown
  15. Day 15 Queenstown to Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Marae Special Stay

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • River Valley Lodge (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Haka House Wellington (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • The Barn Mārahau (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Punakaiki Beach Camp (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 8

  • The Brownston Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Overnight Cruise

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Nomads Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13, 14

Operated by

Contiki

4.7
(6,163 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

587

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Nigel
    · March 10th, 2024
    Great experience for this tour.. would rate this as 5stars.. made new friends along the way
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  • Jinyoung
    · February 3rd, 2024
    Get more money for activities you will not regret
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Dates & Availability

15 days
Real New Zealand (End Queenstown)
From Auckland to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 275971

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    New Zealand
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    Type I
    New Zealand
  • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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