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Auckland to Christchurch 8 Days / 7 Nights from $1099 Email this Page to a Friend! Tour Name Best of New Zealand Duration 8 Days/7 Nights Description This is your trip to see all that New Zealand has to offer!  See the cities - Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch - plus the Caves and Rotorua.  You will experience traditional Maori culture, cruise Milford Sound, explore Franz Josef and view the beautiful Southern Alps as you travel across New Zealand by train!  This package has it all: adventure, relaxation, independent sightseeing, and guided tours.  Look no further for your perfect trip to New Zealand! We can also make any adjustments if you want to stay a bit longer or do more! Call us at 1.800.788.0829 Learn more about our Tailor-Made Itineraries Package Highlights 7 nights accommodation (1 night Auckland, 2 nights Rotorua, 3 nights Queenstown, 1 night Franz Josef) Transportation between Auckland and Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Traditional Maori Hangi Feast Day tour in Rotorua All day Milford Sound excursion, including cruise Transportation between Queenstown and Franz Josef Transportation between Franz Josef and Christchurch via the Tranz Alpine Train

Package Itinerary Day 1: Auckland After your flight to New Zealand, arrive in Auckland for a day of relaxation.  Once you get settled and un-wind a bit, enjoy the city known as the Gateway-to-New Zealand. From culture to cosmopolitan, Auckland is the perfect introduction in your South Pacific experience. Day 2: Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua Leaving Auckland, head on down to the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves where the mystery and mystique of nature's uniqueness will awe even the world's most traveled visitors.  As you glide down the river in the caves, lit by thousands of tiny glow-worms, only the sound of dripping water will remind you that you are not, in fact, under a starry night sky.  Then you will continue onto Rotorua where you can enjoy the culture with a Maori Hangi, a feast! Day 3: Rotorua Today, experience the geothermal wonders around Rotorua!  Begin the morning with a trip to Te Puia thermal Reserve where you will see bubbling mud pools, steaming hot springs, and the famous Pohutu Geyser.  Then your journey continues on to the wildlife reserve of Rainbow Springs, home to the native Kiwi bird.  After enjoying the flora and fauna, taste the life of New Zealand's farmers with a trip to the Agrodome where you can discover New Zealand's agriculture and see a sheep-sheering display. Day 4: Rotorua to Queenstown Hop on a flight this morning from Rotorua to Queenstown, New Zealand's Adventure Capital! (Flight not included)  Once you arrive you will be transferred to your hotel, after which you have the day for leisure activities as you wish.  From hot air ballooning, skiing and snowboarding (season permitting), jet boating to wine-tasting and world-famous spa's, Queenstown has an activity to suit everyone's fancy. Day 5: Milford Sound Cruise Today you'll travel up to Milford Sound, the Fiordland's most famous and accessible glacier-carved fiords. On arrival, you'll take a cruise through the deep blue waters seeing cascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs, dense rainforest, towering mountains and wildlife ranging from dolphins to penguins.  The rest of your afternoon and evening is free for your enjoyment. Day 6: Queenstown A day set aside for rest and relaxation or even another adventure, today you can experience all that the Adventure Capital Queenstown has to offer.  Eco-tourism, hiking trips, river rafting, helicopter rides, you decide! Day 7: Queenstown to Franz Josef View the West Coast of New Zealand as you travel through the Haast Pass to Franz Josef, at the western foot of Mt. Cook.  When you arrive, choose to walk the glacier valley or consider a helicopter flight for truly amazing views!  Day 8: Franz Josef to Greymouth to Christchurch, via TranzAlpine Train: Journey to Greymouth where you will catch the TranzAlpine scenic train, traveling across the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains, concluding your tour in Christchurch. Pricing

Level of Accommodation	Pricing (per person)
3-Star Hotel	$1099
4-Star Hotel	$1219
5-Star Hotel	$1349

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Please Note
Daily Departures except for December 25.
Flight from Rotorua to Queenstown is not included in pricing.  Call an agent for a quote for your travel dates: 1.800.788.0829