• Roundtrip economy class airfare into Auckland (AKL), out of Christchurch (CHC)
• Accommodation as listed below, or similar:
• 1 night in Auckland at the Ramada Auckland (Federal Street) Hotel
• 1 night in Hahei at the Tatahi Lodge Hahei*
• 1 night in Rotorua at a Tamaki Maori Village Hostel*
• 2 nights in Wellington at the C Hotel Wellington
• 1 night in Kaikoura at the White Morph Hotel
• 1 night in Hanmer Springs at the Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs
• 2 nights in Franz Josef at the Rainforest Retreat Motel
• 3 nights in Queenstown at the Heartland Hotel Queenstown
• 1 night in Twizel at the Mountain Chalet Twizel
• 1 night in Christchurch at the All Stars Inn on Bealey Motel
• Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following:
• Visit to the Coromandel Peninsula
• Cathedral Cove Scenic Walk
• Orientation walk in Wellington
• Winery Visit
• Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
• Aoraki and Mount Cook with a visit to National Park Visitor Centre
• Resourceful Ōtautahi Walking Tour
• 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners
• Services of a group leader throughout the tour
• Transportation by private van, ferry, and train

*Please note: If you have booked a single room option, on night 2, there may be shared facilities (cottage style accommodation), but you will have your own room. On night 3, accommodation is in a Maori wharepuni (sleeping house). Groups will often stay together in one sleeping house (multi-share, mixed gender), staying in line with Maori traditions, even if you booked a single room.

We think this small group escorted tour is an amazing experience and we hope you will too!  However, we want you to be aware that some of the accommodation included in this package may not have the same amenities you’d normally expect from one of our escorted vacations. For instance, some accommodation may not have air-conditioning, television, Wi-Fi, etc. 

Please note: As per the land operator’s policy, travel insurance is required in order to participate in this escorted trip. With this being said, you will not be permitted to join the group until proof of travel insurance has been verified by your tour leader. When selecting a travel insurance policy, please bear in mind that you must have medical coverage, and you must have a minimum coverage of $200,000 USD in case of repatriation and/or emergency rescue. While the policy offered to you by Great Value Vacations does meet the coverage requirement, please note that you are not required to have travel insurance from any particular provider.

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years old.  All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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• Travel throughout New Zealand with a small group and a leader guiding the way!

• Experience first-hand the Maori culture through a dinner, performance, and overnight stay in a traditional village!

• Visit Cathedral Cove and behold the natural beauty of New Zealand!

• The Doubtful Sound is one of the most isolated places in the world, but you'll have the chance to cruise it for spectacular views of nature and wildlife!

• Visit Mount Cook, the highest peak in all of New Zealand! 

This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation. 

This 14-night vacation brings you through some of the best regions in New Zealand! Begin in Auckland, where you'll meet your group leader and fellow travelers! Travel to the stunning Coromandel Peninsula to visit Cathedral Cove before settling for the night in Hahei.

From Hahei, you'll visit Rotorua! A hub for Maori culture, Rotorua is filled with incredible sights. Visit geothermal areas and experience the incredible nature before visiting a Maori village! Here, you'll dine on a traditional hangi meal, watch a performance, and spend an overnight. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so enjoy it!

Next, you'll spend a few days in Wellington before traveling from the North Island to the South Island! In Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins!

Continue on to Franz Josef to experience the incredible glacier there. Then, it's off to Queenstown! Your time here includes a cruise on the Doubtful Sound, one of the most remote places in the world! Spend the rest of your time here as you please, perhaps indulging in a bucket-list outdoorsy activity such as skydiving or bungee jumping!

Next, you'll head to Twizel and Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand! Spend time here and in Aoraki at the Visitor Center. Your final destination is Christchurch. Take a walking tour here and spend the final night of your trip celebrating the amazing memories you've made with your fellow travelers!

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Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.