New Zealand: A North & South Island Adventure 2025
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- Explore Christchurch... go punting on the River Avon... walk on Tasman Glacier... travel by helicopter... ride a jetboat on the Dart River and hike wilderness trails... discover a rich Maori cultural heritage... attend a sheep dog demonstration... and have adventures in world-class wine and cuisine along the way. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes
- cultures
- and cuisines of New Zealand on this 13-day journey exploring places off-the-beaten path. Your travels begin with two nights in Christchurch where activities include punting on the River Avon... A three-night stay in Queensland leads to wilderness experiences where the landscape of rugged peaks and glaciers is experienced on a jet-boat trip along the Dart Rive where you'll learn about the area's rich history and Maori legends – and a helicopter brings you back to Queenstown. Take a 4WD safari – or a scenic flight over Milford Sound – or a helicopter gin tour... stay two nights in the heart of New Zealand's winemaking region at Blenheim
- where you'll visit a winery and a sheep farm
- and cruise the fjord-like sunken valleys of the Marlborough Sounds... Discover the geothermal wonders of Rotorua
- the extraordinary Redwood Nightlights
- attend a private Maori dance performance... explore the world of the glowworm at the amazing Waitomo Caves... end your journey in Auckland for three nights at a waterfront luxury hotel
- your base for exploring the city... and more.
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- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE — Visit to the All Blacks, the New Zealand national union rugby team Travel throughout the North and South Islands is aboard three private air charters A cruise along the beautiful waters of Marlborough Sounds, home to green-lipped mussels A jetboat ride on the Dart River Wine tastings in Blenheim Visit amazing Waitomo Caves,a magical underground world where thousands of glowworms illuminate ancient limestone caverns
Itinerary
MEALS : D
LODGING : Crowne Plaza Christchurch
PORTOFCALL : Christchurch, New Zealand
Begin the day with a visit to Quake City, a museum that documents the disastrous earthquakes that struck Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region in September 2010 and February 2011; exhibits tell of heroism and loss, the ...
Set off by charter flight this morning to Queenstown, with a wine tasting and lunch prior to arriving at your acclaimed hotel on Lake Wakatipu, ringed by glacier-carved alpine mountains.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : QT Queenstown Hotel
PORTOFCALL : Queenstown, New Zealand
Head to Glenorchy at the north end of Lake Wakatipu for an exhilarating jet boat ride* through Mt. Aspiring National Park along the Dart River; the park's strikingly diverse landscapes of alpine mountains, forests and valleys are la...
You have a choice of three excursions from Queenstown today: Head out on a 4WD adventure safari that travels a historic gold mining road along the Arrow River, stop for morning tea and an opportunity to try your hand at panning for ...
Fly to Blenheim in the Marlborough region by private charter, then head to a working sheep farm for a sheepdog and sheep-shearing demonstrations followed by lunch at Wither Hills winery, a perfect place to discover, taste and enjoy ...
Sail along the enchanting Marlborough Sounds, a vast network of sunken valleys, islands, secluded bays, and fjord-like vistas at the northern tip of South Island, on a private wine and green-lipped mussel cruise that includes lunch;...
Start your day with a tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, a museum presenting an astonishing array of vintage aircraft from the world wars, including many World War I planes from filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson's personal collec...
Today, discover New Zealand's geothermal wonderland. First up is a visit to Te Puia for excellent viewing of the area's geothermal attractions – including the spectacular Pohutu (Big Splash) geyser – and an opportunity to learn abou...
Depart Rotorua this morning for the amazing Waitomo Caves – a journey into a magical underground world where thousands of glowworms illuminate ancient limestone caverns. As you glide quietly along an underground river, the glowing c...
Today, you'll have a choice of sightseeing with two excursions to select from. Travel along the Matakana Coast with stunning scenery, fresh air, great locally produced food and wine, creativity, and an opportunity to "go local." Vis...
Today you'll learn about the significance of rugby in New Zealand with a visit to the All Blacks, the New Zealand national rugby union team. Your time at the All Blacks Experience will include a 45 minute guided tour where you learn...
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Auckland, New Zealand
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