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8-Day New Zealand Highlights

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Overview

This exciting journey will ensure you experience the best New Zealand has to offer including luxury boutique accommodation, diverse and authentic experiences in Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown. Throughout your New Zealand tour, you'll enjoy the breathtaking sights and learn about the history and culture of this incredible country.

From a tour of the iconic Hobbiton film set near Rotorua and a magical cruise and scenic flight across Milford Sound near Queenstown, you will leave with plans to come back and see more of the breathtaking beauty that is New Zealand.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Auckland

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Welcome to Auckland

Upon arriving in Auckland, you'll enjoy your private transfer from the airport to your city hotel. After checking in to your modern new hotel in downtown Auckland on the picturesque Waitemata Harbour, you can enjoy a stroll along the harbour and have dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants in the local area.

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    Accommodation

    M Social Auckland4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Auckland Airport to M Social Auckland

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    Destinations

    Auckland

Day 2

Discover Auckland City and the West Coast Rugged Beaches

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Discover Auckland City and the West Coast Rugged Beaches

Today experience the very best of Auckland city, the Marine village of Devonport, Auckland's glorious West Coast and Waitakere Ranges on this full-day tour. On this tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle, see stunning views of ancient volcanoes and untamed coastline, Auckland's renowned black sand beaches, the Arataki Visitor Centre, subtropical rainforest with Kauri trees and indigenous flora and fauna. This is a very special small-group experience using luxury transport.

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    Accommodation

    M Social Auckland4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bush and Beach Best of Both Worlds Tour

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Auckland

Day 3

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton

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Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton

Take a magical journey through Middle Earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy on a fascinating guided tour. This location is the largest "green set" in the world and the only place where you get an emotional response with a movie set in a natural setting. Following your tour, you'll join the shuttle transfer for the rest of your journey to Rotorua.

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    Accommodation

    Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Time Unlimited Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Auckland

    Matamata

    Rotorua

Day 4

Geothermal Wonderland & Maori Culture

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Geothermal Wonderland & Maori Culture

Today on your New Zealand tour, you'll experience the unforgettable awe-inspiring half-day journey through the country's most spectacular, colourful and diverse volcanic region's amazing geothermal activity. After some free time in the afternoon, you will then join your guided trip to a Maori village on a cultural journey including a Powhiri (a traditional welcome ceremony), a Haka song and dance followed by dinner of a traditional hangi feast. This will truly be a day to remember.

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    Accommodation

    Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Geothermal Wonderland

    Tamaki Maori Village Cultural Tour & Hangi Dinner

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Rotorua

    Tumunui

Day 5

Travel to Queenstown

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Travel to Queenstown

You will be well taken care of with private car airport transfers today as you travel to Queenstown. Enjoy your flight across the North and South Islands of New Zealand and arrive Queenstown, the capital of adventure and breathtaking mountainous scenery. Make yourself at home at Hotel St Moritz located on the lakefront, a very short walk from town. You'll be free to explore when you are settled.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    QueenstownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel to Rotorua Airport

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    Private Driver from Airport to Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel

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    Destinations

    Rotorua

    Queenstown

Day 6

Milford Sound Scenic Coach Nature, Cruise & Scenic Flight

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Milford Sound Scenic Coach Nature, Cruise & Scenic Flight

Today, you'll enjoy a guided trip luxury glass-roofed coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Te Anau. On arrival at Milford Sound, you'll venture out on a relaxing nature cruise providing excellent viewing opportunities including waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife. You'll then have the joy of returning to Queenstown by a fixed-wing plane. A picnic lunch is also included on the cruise.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Milford Sound Coach

    Milford Sound Nature Cruise

    Milford Sound Scenic Flight

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Queenstown

    New Zealand

    Milford Sound

Day 7

Wilderness Jet Boat Safari

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Wilderness Jet Boat Safari

The Wilderness Safari takes you on a spectacular 1.5-hour jet boat journey through the Dart's ever-changing braided river system. The trip includes an easy guided 30-40 minute walk through the 'Heritage Trail' at Paradise. You'll also journey by 4WD coach via a scenic back-road route and stopping to view scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including Lord of the Rings.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wilderness Jet

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    Destinations

    Queenstown

    Glenorchy

Day 8

Depart Queenstown

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Depart Queenstown

This morning, your New Zealand tour comes to an end as you are taken by private car back to the airport for your flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand

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    Destinations

    Queenstown

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 3 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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