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Ultimate New Zealand 2027

24 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.3
42 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 36
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland with a scenic harbor cruise
  • Discover Maori culture at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • Cruise through the Bay of Islands and dine locally
  • Experience Maori heritage and geothermal wonders in Rotorua
  • Sail across Milford Sound and stay on the Milford Mariner

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland
  3. Day 3 Auckland > Paihia
  4. Day 4 Paihia
  5. Day 5 Paihia
  6. Day 6 Paihia > Auckland
  7. Day 7 Auckland > Rotorua
  8. Day 8 Rotorua
  9. Day 9 Rotorua > Napier
  10. Day 10 Napier > Wellington
  11. Day 11 Wellington
  12. Day 12 Wellington > Kaikoura
  13. Day 13 Kaikoura > Christchurch
  14. Day 14 Christchurch
  15. Day 15 Christchurch > Franz Josef
  16. Day 16 Franz Josef > Queenstown
  17. Day 17 Queenstown
  18. Day 18 Queenstown
  19. Day 19 Queenstown > Milford Sound
  20. Day 20 Milford Sound > Dunedin
  21. Day 21 Dunedin
  22. Day 22 Dunedin > Mount Cook
  23. Day 23 Mount Cook > Christchurch
  24. Day 24 Christchurch
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Number of tours

755

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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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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  • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before February 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. 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 95 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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