Pure New Zealand: North & South Islands

13 days
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From Auckland to Queenstown
4.3
42 traveler reviews
  • Whale tail emerging from the ocean with mountains in the background.
  • Auckland cityscape with the Sky Tower and harbor.
  • Fine dining table setting with plated meals.
  • Wellington with a red cable car and bay view.
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  • Historic building with floral gardens in Dunedin.
  • A waiter holding a tray with tea service in a formal setting.
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Gold Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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 10 - 50
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Tauranga
    Tauranga
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Picton
    Picton
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Stewart Island
    Stewart Island
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's cosmopolitan harbors
  • Discover Tauranga's vibrant waterfront
  • Taste Gisborne's renowned wines
  • Admire Napier's Art Deco architecture
  • Visit Wellington's iconic Beehive building

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland, New Zealand
  2. Day 2 Tauranga
  3. Day 3 Gisborne
  4. Day 4 Napier
  5. Day 5 Wellington
  6. Day 6 Kaiteriteri > Nelson
  7. Day 7 Picton
  8. Day 8 Kaikoura
  9. Day 9 Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
  10. Day 10 Oban, Stewart Island
  11. Day 11 Scenic Cruising Milford Sound
  12. Day 12 Bluff > Queenstown
  13. Day 13 Queenstown
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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Operated by

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

4.3
(42 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

731

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

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Cancellation Policy

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Eclipse II
    Scenic Eclipse II
    The Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the Scenic Eclipse I, launches in 2023. Eclipse II continues to take ocean cruising to a whole new… Read more
    Capacity
    228
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    176
    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    114
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Laurie
    · February 29th, 2020
    we had a fabulous time! If there would be a complaint it would be that we had a lot more meals and fun than what was advertised. Can't compliment this trip enough!
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  • Wendy
    · January 21st, 2019
    Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free choices available. Top class local guides and excellent activities. New Zealand itself is beautiful. We were a group of 40 and everyone was fabulous. Our tour director Sally was brilliant, totally in touch with everyone and very jolly all along. Very professional. Our driver Alan was also excellent, very knowledgeable on all the places we travelled through. What a lot of fun.
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  • Patricia
    · May 13th, 2018
    Good selection of sites visited: correction: our tour guide / driver for south NZ was excellent. For north NZ was good. The scenic rep, Sandra was VG.
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Tour ID: 299456

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    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    New Zealand
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