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Classic | New Zealand Highlights Tour

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From Auckland to Queenstown
Classic | New Zealand Highlights Tour - Great Journeys New Zealand
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  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Train & Rail
  • Sightseeing
Operator
Great Journeys New Zealand
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 35
Age range 16 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
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Highlights

  • Encounter the volcanic peaks of Middle Earth in Tongariro National Park
  • Witness the engineering marvels of Raurimu Spiral and Otira Tunnel
  • Whales, dolphins, and sea life – spend a day with wildlife by the ocean in Kaikōura
  • Uncover the home of the sacred pounamu, mesmerising blue lakes, and ancient forests on the West Coast
  • Discover Haast Pass on a unique Kiwi-style road trip adventure
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour Director throughout your great journey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland to Tongariro National Park
  3. Day 3 Tongariro National Park
  4. Day 4 Tongariro National Park to Wellington
  5. Day 5 Wellington
  6. Day 6 Wellington to Marlborough
  7. Day 7 Marlborough to Kaikoura
  8. Day 8 Kaikoura to Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Christchurch to West Coast
  11. Day 11 West Coast to Franz Josef
  12. Day 12 Franz Josef to Queenstown
  13. Day 13 Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Queenstown
  15. Day 15 Queenstown
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Great Journeys New Zealand

Number of tours

17

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

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Dates & Availability

15 days
Classic | New Zealand Highlights Tour
From Auckland to Queenstown

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Tour ID: 298030

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