Essence of New Zealand

17 nights from $8736

17 nights

Essence of New Zealand

This leisurely-paced journey across New Zealand includes five two-night stays, giving you time to truly explore and unwind

$8736 pp excluding flights $514 per night
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This leisurely-paced journey across New Zealand includes five two-night stays, giving you time to truly explore and unwind
  • Make Travel Matter with an authentic taste of rural New Zealand at the Real Country Farm Show.
  • View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo and enjoy an Indoor Guided Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience.
  • Explore the historic gold rush village of Arrowtown and wander its movie-set-like streets.
  • Cruise the pristine Milford Sound/Piopiotahi for awe-inspiring scenery with towering cliffs and abundant wildlife.
  • Visit Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks and blowholes, a natural wonder shaped by the thundering surf.
  • Experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, including bubbling mud pools and erupting geysers.
  • Discover the significance and craft of Pounamu (Jade) carving in Rotorua.
  • Enjoy a guided Art Deco Walking tour in Napier, helping to preserve its architectural heritage.
Experience comfort and convenience with stays at well-appointed hotels such as the Ibis Hotel Christchurch, Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel, Kelvin Hotel, and Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown, among others, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm throughout your journey in New Zealand.
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