Contrasts of New Zealand

9 nights from $5493

9 nights

Contrasts of New Zealand

Explore New Zealand’s cities, culture, and dramatic landscapes on a 10-day guided journey from Auckland to Christchurch, with cherry-picked stays and memorable included experiences.

$6068 pp
$5493 pp excluding flights $610 per night
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Explore New Zealand’s cities, culture, and dramatic landscapes on a 10-day guided journey from Auckland to Christchurch, with cherry-picked stays and memorable included experiences.
  • Explore the All Blacks Experience in Auckland.
  • Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata.
  • Experience Te Po Maori culture and the Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia.
  • Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa in Rotorua.
  • Cruise beneath Mitre Peak on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi.
  • Stargaze in UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
  • Walk the grounds of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
  • Meet Merino sheep and Angus cattle on a Hurunui farm.
Accommodation features cherry-picked hotels: Horizon by SkyCity in Auckland, Millennium in Rotorua and Queenstown, Peppers Bluewater Resort overlooking Lake Tekapo, and Distinction in Christchurch. Stays With Stories at Peppers Bluewater adds a memorable lakeside setting, with comfortable, trusted properties throughout to complement each day’s exploring.
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