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Essential New Zealand

This 10 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

From the north to the south, this journey will see you experience all the essential New Zealand destinations. Get up close and personal with the Maori culture, be amazed by the scenery on board the TranzAlpine train and cruise on the world renowned Milford Sound.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour via Hobbiton with Bush and Beach

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Rotorua Duck Tours City & Lakes Tour

Included activity: Rotorua to Wellington by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Airport to your Accommodation with In Style Executive

Included activity: Private Transfer Rotorua Accommodation to Rotorua Intercity Depot with Xquizit

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Wellington to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Hotel to Airport with In Style Executive

Included activity: Private Transfer Accommodation to Intercity Stop Lichfield St with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: Christchurch to Dunedin by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Dunedin Coach Stop to Accommodation Transfer with Iconic

Included activity: Dunedin to Te Anau Transfer with Trips & Tramps

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau and returning to Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Essential New Zealand

Day 1: Travel to Hobbiton and then onto Rotorua, visit Tamaki Maori Village this evening
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 2: A half day Rotorua tour visiting some great attractions. The rest of the day is yours
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 3: Travel south today to Wellington via Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Boulcott Suites

Day 4: Some free time in Wellington this morning before flying to Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 5: Today head south to the Edinburgh of the South - Dunedin City
Accommodation: Bella Vista Dunedin

Day 6: Cross the Southland farmland scenery to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: A highlight of your trip - the world heritage area of Milford Sound
Accommodation: Bella Vista Queenstown

Day 8: Chill out or explore the adventure capital of Queenstown
Accommodation: Bella Vista Queenstown

Day 9: Another day to enjoy the activities and scenery of this alpine resort
Accommodation: Bella Vista Queenstown

Day 10: Queenstown to Christchurch