Beyond Your Travel

7 - Day North to South Island Grand Tour - Auckland to Queenstown

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Duration

7 days

Group Size

1 to 10 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

A seven day independent tour exploring some of the best locations in New Zealand. This tour departs Auckland daily with six nights 4 - 4.5 star accommodation including two nights in Rotorua, one night in Wellington, one night in Kaikoura and two nights in Christchurch before concluding in Queenstown. Activities include city sights in Christchurch, whale watching in Kaikoura, travel on the Coastal Pacific Train (October - April) and Interislander Ferry, plus admission and guided tours of Whakarewarewa and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Commentary - The travel from Rotorua to Wellington is by Intercity Coach, this is a full service coach, however, with limited or no commentary.
Coastal Pacific Train - This service is only available from October through April annually. When travelling May though September this service is by coach.

Pickup

If possible, please show your voucher(s) to the drivers when departing.

What's included

All transport listed (Note that the train is not available from May through to September)

Commentary by local guides

Admission fees and all transport/tour fees listed in itinerary

Air-conditioned vehicle

Four star accommodation in Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura & Christchurch

Hotel pick-up and drop-off for all destinations listed in itinerary

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Rotorua

Today you will travel by road from Auckland to Rotorua with a stop on route at Waitomo Caves for a guided tour. Your morning will start with collection from your accommodation and then travelling through the city south to Waitomo.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar

Day 2: Rotorua

This morning collected from your accommodation and transferred to Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Maori Living Village, where a guided tour has been arranged for your enjoyment, together with a Maori Cultural Performance.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar

Day 3: Rotorua – Wellington

This morning you will depart Rotorua and travel to Wellington by road by coach. Your first stop will be the township of Taupo nestled on the shores of Lake Taupo.

James Cook Hotel or similar

Day 4: Wellington – Picton – Kaikoura

This morning you will depart Wellington by the Inter-Islander Cook Strait Ferry for the 3 hour ferry crossing to Picton in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds.

White Morph Inn or similar

Day 5: Kaikoura – Christchurch

This morning you will join a whale watch tour, with Whale Watching Kaikoura, where you will see the giant sperm whales, which reside in the deep waters just off the coast of Kaikoura year round. In the afternoon, following the whale watching you will visit a seal colony where New Zealand fur seals may be viewed at close quarters and provide fantastic photo opportunities.

Distinction Hotel Christchurch or similar

Day 6: Christchurch

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for a morning sightseeing tour of this beautiful city. Severely damaged by a series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the city center was almost completely destroyed. The morning tour will show you much of the remaining earthquake damage to the city and the rebuild that is taking place. The tour will also highlight some of the most beautiful features of this charming city. This will include Mona Vale Homestead and gardens, Sign of the Takahe, Lyttelton Harbour, Evans Pass and the beach suburb of Sumner.

Distinction Hotel Christchurch or similar

Day 7: Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown

Travel by road through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains and the ever-changing spectacular scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps. Continue travelling across Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo and visiting the “Church of the Good Shepherd” which stands on the foreshore.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (14 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Children (3 - 13 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

Infant (0 - 2 years)