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New Zealand Highlights Group Tour | ULTIMATE

21 days
From Auckland to Queenstown
4.6
976 traveler reviews
New Zealand Highlights Group Tour | ULTIMATE - Ultimate Travel
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 14
Age range 18 to 35
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's top sights and hotspots
  • Dig your own spa at Hot Water Beach
  • Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Experience Māori culture in Rotorua
  • Cruise past Māori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to New Zealand
  2. Days 2 - 3 Auckland & Hot Water Beach
  3. Day 4 Hobbiton
  4. Days 5 - 6 Rotorua
  5. Days 7 - 8 Taupo
  6. Days 9 - 10 Wellington
  7. Days 11 - 12 Kaikoura
  8. Day 13 Christchurch
  9. Days 14 - 15 Lake Tekapo Retreat
  10. Day 16 Mount Cook
  11. Days 17 - 21 Queenstown & Milford Sound
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Operated by

Ultimate Travel

Number of tours

15

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

within 2 days

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Customer Reviews

  • Timo
    · September 9th, 2018
    It was great, but Corey doesnt know anything
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  • PaulSpieles
    · September 9th, 2018
    It was an amazing week! I met a bunch of cool dudes and our tour guide was amazing. It was a great start in my work and travel nz adventure and im sad that the week passed so fast.
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  • Maxi
    · September 8th, 2018
    Ive seen a naked dude dipping his balls in ice here. Im happy
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Dates & Availability

21 days
New Zealand Highlights Group Tour | ULTIMATE
From Auckland to Queenstown

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 311411

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    New Zealand
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    • 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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