5-Day New Zealand North and South Island Highlights Tour
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About This Tour in Auckland
Why Visit Auckland?
Auckland, New Zealand offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Auckland provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Auckland
The easiest way to reach Auckland is by flying into Auckland Airport (AKL). From the airport, you can take airport shuttles, taxis, rideshare services, or public transportation to reach the city center. Rental cars are also popular for exploring the surrounding areas.
What's Included
- Rotorua Activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- TranzCoastal train journey between Picton and Kaikoura (only from 01 October to 30 April)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour
- Ferry between Wellington and Picton
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- This tour is independent touring, different coach and driver each day, all pickups and drop-offs will be at your accommodation.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- The coach service between Rotorua /Wellington is an Intercity Coach, this is a full size tour coach, (door to door service provided) however, no commentary
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Today you will depart from Auckland and drive to the magical Waitomo Caves 5 hours
Today you will depart from Auckland and drive to the magical Waitomo Caves. Here you will have a guided tour of the caves, before taking a short boat ride along the river to the grotto. Be enchanted by the thousands of glow worms emitting tiny lights that twinkle in the darkness. Later, you drive to Rotorua, passing through the Fitzgerald Glade, a section of highway where native bush forms a canopy overhead. Be dropped off at your accommodation and spend the rest of your day at your leisure.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the central city,... 16 hours
Afternoon at leisure to explore the central city, lake front and Government Gardens, all a short walking distance from your hotel.
Rotorua
This morning collected from your accommodation and transferred... 3 hours
This morning collected from your accommodation and transferred to Wharewarewa Thermal Reserve and home of a Maori Living Village. The thermal valley surrounded by boiling mud pools, and the famous Pohutu geyser. Here a guided tour and cultural preformance has been arranged for your enjoyment. Returned to your accommodation mid afternoon
Afternoon at leisure in Rotorua, to explore the... 16 hours
Afternoon at leisure in Rotorua, to explore the Rotorua township, the lake front and beautiful Government Gardens or take in some of the other attractions, such as Rainbow Springs, Skyline Gondola, or the Tamaki Maori Village.
Rotorua – Lake Taupo – Wellington
This morning depart Rotorua by road and travel through to Wellington 20 minutes
This morning depart Rotorua by road and travel through to Wellington. Your first stop on route is Lake Taupo.
Prior to arriving in Wellington you will travel...
Prior to arriving in Wellington you will travel along the Kapiti Coast with Kapiti Island in view just off the coast and the snow capped mountains of the South Island in view across Cooks Straight on a clear day
Your destination for today, Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand 12 hours
Your destination for today, Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. On arrival you will be transferred to your Wellington Hotel
Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura
You will be picked up from your hotel... 3 hours
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Interislander Cook Strait Ferry for ferry crossings from Wellington to Picton. See spectacular spectacular sights on the beautiful Marlborough Sounds on your arrival into Picton on the South Island.
Transfer from the ferry terminal to the Pacific... 2 hours
Transfer from the ferry terminal to the Pacific Coast Railway Station and join the Coastal Railway Journey from Picton to the stunning seaside township of Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea. You will then be taken to your evening accommodation. (This portion will be replaced by coach if train is unavailable)
Todays designation, arriving by train late afternoon and... 16 hours
Todays designation, arriving by train late afternoon and transferred to your Kaikoura accommodation. The area is famous for its seafood with may fine restaurants close to your accommodation.
Kaikoura - Christchurch
On this final day you will join a... 3 hours
On this final day you will join a Whale Watch tour in Kaikoura where you will see the Giant Sperm Whale and a host of marine life including dolphins, seals and seabirds. This afternoon continue onto Christchurch where your tour concludes.
Following your Whale Watch tour you will travel...
Following your Whale Watch tour you will travel by road through to Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, where your tour will conclude.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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