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The Long White Cloud (2025/2026, 19 Days)

19 days
From Christchurch to Waitomo
4.4
15 traveler reviews
The Long White Cloud (2025/2026, 19 Days) - Inspiring Journeys
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 24
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Ride the TranzAlpine train through Southern Alps
  • Explore Franz Josef Glacier with a local guide
  • Cruise on Milford Sound aboard the Milford Mariner
  • Tour Invercargill's classic car collections
  • Discover Dunedin's eco-friendly craft distillers

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland – Tauranga
  3. Day 3 Tauranga – Rotorua
  4. Day 4 Rotorua
  5. Day 5 Rotorua – Napier
  6. Day 6 Napier
  7. Day 7 Napier – Wellington
  8. Day 8 Wellington – Marlborough Sounds
  9. Day 9 Marlborough Sounds
  10. Day 10 Marlborough Sounds – Christchurch
  11. Day 11 Christchurch – Lake Ohau
  12. Day 12 Lake Ohau – Queenstown
  13. Day 13 Queenstown at Leisure
  14. Day 14 Queenstown – Milford Sound
  15. Day 15 Milford Sound – Wānaka
  16. Day 16 Wānaka – Franz Josef
  17. Day 17 Franz Josef
  18. Day 18 Franz Josef – Christchurch
  19. Day 19 Farewell from Christchurch
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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4.4
(15 reviews)

Number of tours

30

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Susan
    · August 30th, 2022
    We had a fantastic experience touring with our group. Wonderfully led by our guide Toni, and always feeling safe with Ollie behind the wheel. Accommodation was great and some delightful meals along the way. Unforgettable memories of a beautiful part of our country. Highly recommend this trip
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Dates & Availability

19 days
The Long White Cloud (2025/2026, 19 Days)
From Christchurch to Waitomo

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Tour ID: 197166

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