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Great Journeys - Signature New Zealand Up Close Tour (via Rotorua)

This 17 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Experience an unforgettable guided journey by train and coach through New Zealand. Travel in comfort and style as we take you off the beaten path on this scenic adventure of a lifetime. Explore the glowing Waitomo caves, encounter endangered species at a wildlife reserve, enjoy world-class wine in Marlborough, and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Kaikōura with its whales, dolphins, and marine life. Discover the home of pounamu and the ancient forests of the Wild West Coast, and explore the vibrant city life in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. Cruise on the historic TSS Earnslaw and along the Milford Sounds, all while being captivated by your local tour director’s storytelling throughout this incredible journey.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included: Coastal Pacific Train

Included: Paua Pearl Farm Tour

Included: Dolphin Encounter Experience

Included: Christchurch City Walking Tour

Included: Hop-on Hop-off Tram

Included: Pounamu (Greenstone) Experience & Hokitika Gorge Walk

Included: TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth

Included: VIP West Coast Wildlife Centre Guided Experience

Included: Scenic journey through the Southern Lakes

Included: Haast River Safari

Included: Milford Sound Day Excursion

Included: Northern Explorer Train Auckland to Hamilton

Included: Zealong Estate Tour, Tea Ceremony & Signature High Tea

Included: Raglan Sunset Cruise

Included: Sanctuary Mountain

Included: Waitomo GlowWorm Caves

Included: Te Pā Tū Māori Experience

Included: Northern Explorer Scenic Plus Train from Taumaranui to Wellington

Included: Wellington City Tour

Included: Marlborough Wine Tour

Included: Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

Included: Omaka Aviation Museum

Included: Water Taxi Cruise through Marlborough Sounds

16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Great Journeys - Signature New Zealand Up Close Tour (via Rotorua)

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 2: Auckland to Hamilton on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 3: Explore Hamilton
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 4: Hamilton to Rotorua
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 5: Explore Rotorua
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 6: Onwards to Wellington on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 7: Discover the wonders of Wellington
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 8: Wellington to Picton on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 9: The Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 10: Marlborough to Kaikoura on the Coastal Pacific Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 11: Kaikoura to Christchurch on the Coastal Pacific Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 12: Explore Christchurch
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 13: Christchurch to the West Coast on the TranzAlpine Train
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 14: Explore the West Coast
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 15: West Coast to Queenstown
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 16: Explore Milford Sound
Accommodation: 4-4.5 Star Hotel

Day 17: Farewell Queenstown