15 Day Highlights of New Zealand

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Trip Length

15 Days

Trip Starts

Auckland

Trip Finishes

Christchurch

15 Day Highlights of New Zealand Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: New Zealand

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Dec 2024 to Jan 2027

Budget

Affordable

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Pace

Leisurely

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

ONAC

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Highlights of New Zealand. Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Discover ethereal glowworm caves in Waitomo, discover Maori culture, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.

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There are no activities until an evening welcome meeting, so head out and enjoy the city. Stay: Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments

Drive to the lakeside town of Rotorua, situated over an active geothermal zone and known for its volcanic features and rich Maori heritage. Stop en route at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Take a boat ride through this spectacular underground realm to see thousands of flickering glowworms light up in the dark. Stay: Sudima Lake Rotorua

Rotorua sits over an active volcanic zone with bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools in different areas around the town. Opt to visit one of the sites, or go whitewater rafting nearby. Stay: Sudima Lake Rotorua (B/D)

Take in the ever-changing scenery of the North Island and travel to the capital, Wellington. Stay: Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington (B)

Enjoy the atmosphere in this relaxed but lively city. After an orientation walk, enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit the Te Papa Museum or take the cable car up to the botanical gardens. Stay: Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington

Fly to the South Island and travel to the seaside town of Kaikoura, known for its diverse marine life. Stop en route for a wine tasting at a local winery. Stay: Sudima Hotel Kaikoura (D)

Enjoy a free morning in Kaikoura. Opt to go on a whale watching tour and search for giant sperm whales. Or head out on a tour to swim in the open ocean in a place often visited by wild dolphins. In the afternoon, travel to Hanmer Springs. Opt to take a soak in the hot springs. Stay: Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs

Take in the stunning scenery while travelling across the Southern Alps to the rugged and remote West Coast, before staying in the rainforest near the world's fastest moving glacier. Stay: Rainforest Retreat (B)

There are dozens of optional activities in the area to suit just about any budget and preference. Try heli hiking, scenic helicopter flights, skydiving, lake kayaking or a hot pools visit. Stay: Rainforest Retreat (B)

Continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. With beautiful scenery and tons of activities, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the great night life. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B)

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound on a day cruise. Take in the waterfalls and wildlife, then return to Queenstown for the night. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B/L)

Travel north through the centre of the South Island to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, named after New Zealand's highest peak. Spend the afternoon hiking the region, taking in the alpine scenery. Learn more about mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary at the Visitor's Centre, before a short but scenic journey to Tekapo Village. Stay: Godley Hotel (B)

Travel to the Garden City of Christchurch, a little piece of England in New Zealand, still recovering from a devastating earthquake. Stay: Bealey Quarter

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier.
Feast on a hangi in a Maori village.
Let loose in Queenstown.
Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
Your Discover Moment: Queenstown
Waitomo Glowworm caves visit
Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch
Wine tasting
Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting)
Internal flight between Wellington and Christchurch
Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels/motels (14nts)
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Private vehicle, plane, walking, boat

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Highlights of New Zealand

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Day 1: Auckland

Day 2: Auckland - Rotorua

Day 3: Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua - Wellington

Day 5: Wellington

Day 6: Wellington - Kaikoura

Day 7: Kaikoura - Hanmer Springs

Day 8: Hanmer Springs - Franz Josef

Day 9: Franz Josef

Day 10: Franz Josef - Queenstown

Day 11: Queenstown

Day 12: Queenstown

Day 13: Queenstown to Tekapo

Day 14: Tekapo to Christchurch

Day 15: Christchurch

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