22 days tour

Natural Wonders Of New Zealand From Christchurch To Auckland

Natural Wonders Of New Zealand From Christchurch To Auckland

This tour includes:

Others

Sightseeing and entrance fees according to program National park fees New Zealand. Value added tax (GST) Voucher for a travel guide Environmental contribution green climate

Transport

Transfers airport-hotel-airport Transportation in a modern, air-conditioned minibus Ferry crossing between North and South Island (luggage transport maximum 20 kilos per person) Ferry crossing Picton - Wellington on day 13

Guide

experienced, German-speaking tour guide, who is also the driver of the vehicle

Accommodation

Overnight stay in 3-category hotels, lodges and motels, all rooms with shower/WC [hotel classification according to the official New Zealand classification QUALMARK or hotelโ€™s own classification].

Meals

Meals as per tour description: 12 x American breakfast/breakfast buffet, 9 x continental breakfast, 8 x dinner, 1 x Hangi lunch

Not included:

Others

Not included: Long-haul flight optional excursions, tips, drinks and personal expenses chargeable ETA New Zealand Note: Changes to the itinerary. The itinerary described and the activities listed are examples and may be adjusted according to weather conditions and availability. In principle, the local tour operator makes every effort to carry out all trips as announced. The organizer reserves the right to change or shorten the itinerary or to change excursions, destinations or means of transport if necessary. Prices and dates are subject to confirmation by the local partner agencies. / Price surcharges for the turn of the year, Easter and local public holidays are possible.

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Itinerary of your trip Natural Wonders Of New Zealand From Christchurch To Auckland

  • Day 1 Christchurch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Christchurch

      After arrival, transfer to the hotel and meeting all participants in the evening. A



  • Day 2 Christchurch - Mount Cook National Park - Lake Ohau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Christchurch - Mount Cook National Park - Lake Ohau

      After a city tour, head south. Marvel at Mount Cook as you continue through the Tussok Plateau of Mackenzie Country. In the afternoon you will reach Mount Cook National Park. FA



  • Day 3 Lake Ohau - Dunedin - Otago Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lake Ohau - Dunedin - Otago Peninsula

      We travel through the wide valley of the Waitaki River to Oamaru. Walk along the beach to the Moeraki Boulders. At midday you will reach Dunedin and take a short city tour before continuing to the neighboring Otago Peninsula. The peninsula is home to the worldโ€™s only known mainland colony of Royal Albatrosses. Take the boat to the cliffs at Taiaroa Head to view the majestic birds. You might also see seals, dolphins and the rare yellow-eyed penguins that are native here. FA



  • Day 4 Dunedin - Catlins - Invercargill - Bluff - Stewart Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dunedin - Catlins - Invercargill - Bluff - Stewart Island

      Today and tomorrow you will explore Stewart Island, New Zealandโ€™s third largest island. Beforehand, the bus travels through the hills of Catlins Forest Park, where pristine forests meet the often stormy coast. A short hike will bring you closer to the prehistoric fauna. We continue to Invercargill. The passenger ferry to Stewart Island is waiting in Bluff harbor. The crossing to Oban, the only settlement on the natural island, takes an hour. F



  • Day 5 Stewart Island - Ulva Island - Stewart Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Stewart Island - Ulva Island - Stewart Island

      You will get to know the town of Oban on a walking tour. A boat takes you to the uninhabited Ulva Island, a bird sanctuary. After a hike we take the boat back to Oban. F



  • Day 6 Stewart Island - Invercargill - Te Anau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Stewart Island - Invercargill - Te Anau

      Boat trip back to Bluff. You drive along the Southern Scenic Route to Te Anau, the border of the huge Fiordland National Park. FA



  • Day 7 Sun Te Anau - Milford Sound National Park - Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sun Te Anau - Milford Sound National Park - Queenstown

      Today the famous Milford Sound is on the program. A boat trip out to the open sea shows the entire authenticity of this area. The onward journey takes place via Te Anau to Queenstown. FA



  • Day 8 Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Queenstown

      Queenstown, the South Islandโ€™s most visited resort town, is surrounded by high mountains and sits on Lake Wakatipu. This day in Queenstown is program-free and can be used for various optional activities. F



  • Day 9 Queenstown - Mount Aspiring National Park - Fox Glacier
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Queenstown - Mount Aspiring National Park - Fox Glacier

      On your way to Mount Aspiring National Park, youโ€™ll pass through Arrowtown, a pioneer gold mining settlement. Head over the Haast Pass to the west coast, where you will take an afternoon walk on the shores of Lake Moeraki through the rainforest thicket to the roaring surf of the Tasman Sea. Your destination for today is Fox Glacier. F



  • Day 10 Fox Glacier - Franz Josef Glacier - Hokitika - Punakaiki - Nelson Lakes National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fox Glacier - Franz Josef Glacier - Hokitika - Punakaiki - Nelson Lakes National Park

      The bus ride to the Franz Josef Glacier, which is melting in the valley, is short, the natural spectacle is magnificent: gray meltwater flows from jagged ice masses through lush green rainforest - and soon afterwards into the sea. Via Harihari and Ross we go to Hokitika to visit a jade factory. On the way to Nelson Lakes National Park you will see the famous Pancake Rocks, which look like huge stacks of pancakes. FA



  • Day 11 Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson

      In the morning you take the bus to the sun-drenched Tasman Bay, the starting point for a boat trip to the Abel Tasman National Park. After returning by boat, the bus will take you to Nelson. FA



  • Day 12 Nelson - Kaikoura
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nelson - Kaikoura

      Todayโ€™s stage takes you to the east coast to Kaikoura. On the way there you will pass through the fjord landscape of the Marlborough Sounds in Havelock and further on the province of Marlborough with vineyards as far as the eye can see. F



  • Day 13 Sa Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sa Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington

      The final stop on the South Island is Picton. From here you enjoy a three-hour boat trip to Wellington. After arrival, transfer to the centrally located hotel. F



  • Day 14 Wellington
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Wellington

      The capital of New Zealand has a lot to offer. Explore Wellington on your own! F




  • Day 15 Wellington - Tongariro National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Wellington - Tongariro National Park

      Drive north along the Kapiti Coast and further inland to Tongariro National Park. New Zealandโ€™s oldest national park was one of the first in the world and is a UNESCO natural heritage site. F



  • Day 16 Tongariro National Park - Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tongariro National Park - Rotorua

      Today we travel along Lake Taupo, New Zealandโ€™s largest lake, and the cascades of the mighty Huka Falls in the Waikato River to Rotorua, the countryโ€™s thermal center and center of Maori culture. Visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Park and meet the indigenous people. In the evening, demonstration of traditional Maori dances and songs with a typical Hangi dinner. F



  • Day 17 Rotorua - Coromandel Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rotorua - Coromandel Peninsula

      In the morning we visit a breeding station for kiwi birds. Then drive through the hinterland of the Bay of Plenty to the Coromandel Peninsula. F/M



  • Day 18 Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Coromandel Peninsula - Auckland

      Visit the Coromandel Peninsula and Hot Water Beach, where hot spring water rises through the sand to the surface at low tide. Detour to the white sandy beach and the impressive rock formations of Cathedral Cove. The rest of the dayโ€™s route takes you to Auckland. F



  • Day 19 Auckland - Bay Of Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Auckland - Bay Of Islands

      In the morning we travel via Whangarei to the Bay of Islands with a boat trip through the island labyrinth. With a bit of luck you can watch dolphins at Cape Brett near the famous โ€œHole in the Rockโ€. FA



  • Day 20 Bay Of Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bay Of Islands

      This day is free to use. For example, take a full-day bus trip to the northern tip of New Zealand to Cape Reinga. FA



  • Day 21 Bay Of Islands - Waipoua Forest - Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bay Of Islands - Waipoua Forest - Auckland

      Drive from the Bay of Islands to Hokianga Bay on the west coast. From Opononi we continue to the protected Waipoua Kauri Forest, where the gigantic Kauri trees, which are up to 2,000 years old, grow. Return via Dargaville and Matakohe to Auckland. F



  • Day 22 Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Auckland

      The program ends after breakfast. Travel on your own. F



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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