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The Hermitage Hotel - Mt Cook
The Hermitage Hotel - Mt Cook
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
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Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand
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Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand
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Mt Cook, New Zealand
Mt Cook, New Zealand
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The Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo
The Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo
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Canterbury Plains with Southern Alps
Canterbury Plains with Southern Alps
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
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Auckland with Waiheke Island Ferry
Auckland with Waiheke Island Ferry

Hidden Gems of New Zealand

10 Days / 9 Nights
Queenstown to Auckland

Departs: Daily


Priced at USD$2,589 per person
Price is based on peak season rates. Contact us for low season pricing and specials.

INTRODUCTION

Highlights: Queenstown | Mount Cook | Big Sky Star Gazing | Christchurch | Rotorua | Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Valley | Waitomo Caves | Auckland

For when you want to get off the well-trodden tourist path and discover something more, our Hidden Gems of New Zealand tour is it. 

Beginning with a Queenstown adventure of your choice, you'll travel to Mount Cook for some stargazing, Wai-O-Tapu to witness a geothermal landscape come alive and the glowing tunnels of the Waitomo Caves for an experience you won't believe. 

Ending in Auckland you'll have your choice from another list of tempting tours, be it a wine tour on Waiheke Island, a day tour of the West Coast or a cycle tour along the waterfront.. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Queenstown | Arrival
Day 2
Queenstown | Freedom of Choice – choose 1 of 5 Excursions
 
1. Full Day Milford Sound Coach/Nature Cruise/Coach
 
2. Half Day Boutique Wine Tour
 
3. Sheep Station to Sheep Station Cycle Tour & Walter Peak BBQ Lunch
 
4. Shotover Jetboat Ride & Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursion
 
5. Half Day Wilderness Safari - Jetboat & Forest Walk
Day 3
Queenstown at Leisure
Day 4
Queenstown to Mount Cook (240km / 149mi)
 
Evening Big Sky Stargazing
Day 5
Mt Cook to Christchurch (309km / 192mi)
Day 6
Christchurch to Rotorua (Flight)
Day 7
Exploring Rotorua
 
Admission to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Valley
Day 8
Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo Caves (334km / 207mi)
 
Admission to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Day 9
Auckland | Freedom of Choice – Choose 1 of 5 Excursions
 
1. Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
 
2. Day Tour of Auckland’s West Coast
 
3. Afternoon Taste of Kumeu Wine and Food Tour
 
4. Morning Guided Bike Tour of Auckland’s Waterfront / Afternoon America's Cup Sailing Experience
 
5. Auckland’s fascinating Maori Cultural Performance & City Sights
Day 10
Auckland | Departure

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Hidden Gems of New Zealand
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