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New Zealand Magic (2026/2027)

17 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
4.7
3 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Ride the TranzAlpine train through stunning landscapes
  • Cruise the mystical Milford Sound
  • Explore Maori culture at Te Puia
  • Gaze at stars during the Tekapo Astronomy Experience
  • Sail from South to North Island on the Interislander

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch - Franz Josef/Waiau
  3. Day 3 Franz Josef/Waiau - Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown Free Time
  5. Day 5 Queenstown - Te Anau
  6. Day 6 Te Anau - Dunedin
  7. Day 7 Dunedin - Omarama
  8. Day 8 Omarama - Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Christchurch - Picton
  10. Day 10 Picton - Wellington
  11. Day 11 Wellington - Rotorua
  12. Day 12 Rotorua Free Time
  13. Day 13 Rotorua - Auckland
  14. Day 14 Auckland - Bay of Islands
  15. Day 15 Bay of Islands Free Time
  16. Day 16 Bay of Islands - Auckland
  17. Day 17 Farewell from Auckland
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

AAT Kings

Number of tours

329

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.3
  • JC
    · May 18th, 2024
    Tour was good, driver and guide excellent, but the hotel in Auckland was lacking.
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • RS
    · December 12th, 2019
    AAT King’s service was very good, it’s worth for the money to spend. Tour guide was very good, Sarah. The driver was careful and strict for our safety.
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Hi Rosmijati, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time discovering New Zealand with AAT Kings. We hope we can welcome you on board again in the future.
    Trip date: November 2019
  • BS
    · October 17th, 2019
    Gina was a great tour guide....knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made everyone on the tour feel special. I will cherish my memories of New Zealand and Gina.
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Hi Barbara, thankyou for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us, and that Gina was such an important part of your experience. We hope to see you again soon on another AAT Kings holiday!
    Trip date: September 2019

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    • For any tour departing before October 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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.
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