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Christchurch to Auckland

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Travel Period

Experience New Zealand’s essence at a relaxed pace. From Christchurch to Auckland cruise, carve, ride, taste, and connect through unforgettable landscapes and local stories.

Team Info

Travel Director & Driver

Travel

18 days, 1 country and 12 cities

Accommodation

17 nights

Meals

17 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners

Trip Style

Small Group

Itinerary

Experience the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace on this 18-day small group tour from Christchurch to Auckland. With five two-night stays, there is time to explore places such as Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Queenstown, Punakaiki, Nelson, Napier and Rotorua. Travel aboard the TranzAlpine, connect with local communities and discover the landscapes, culture and stories of both islands

CODE: 

LCQA

Trip Details

Included Highlights

  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Discover the significance and craft of Pounamu (Jade) carving
  • Join an interactive All Blacks Experience in Auckland
  • View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
  • Privately Guided Tour at Transport World in Invercargill
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Visit the Templeton Flax Mill for a glimpse into the country’s industrial heritage
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Real Country Farm Experience
  • Visit historic Arrowtown
  • See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
  • Visit Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks from a scenic viewpoint
  • Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Art Deco Walking Tour in Napier
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Guided Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia
  • Explore the Geothermal Wonders of Rotorua

Fitness Requirements

Medium level of fitness required.

Flight Information

Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 18 – Flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport

Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request.

Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm layers
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle
  • Camera

Trip map & itinerary

Day by day itinerary

18 Days Guided Holiday | Christchurch to Auckland

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