New Zealand Escorted Tours

18 Days: Discover both the North and South Islands on this 18 day 'All New Zealand' tour. From large cities to secluded villages, there is something to please everyone. Steaming geysers, World Heritage listed National Parks, breathtaking cruises and stunning scenery.

Highlights

• Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Queenstown, Dunedin and Mt Cook
• Small Groups with a Maximum of 30 People
• Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
• Bay of Islands overnight cruise option
• Enjoy a Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua
• Country Homestay available in Rotorua
• Luxury Huka Lodge upgrade available
• Cruise between the North and South islands aboard the Interislander ferry
• Marvel at impressive Franz Josef Glacier
• Cruise the length of Milford Sound
• Discover Mt Cook National Park
• Ride on the famous TranzAlpine train
• NEW! Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef
• EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the Edgewater Resort, Wanaka, a tranquil lakeside haven
• EXCLUSIVE! Two nights at the luxurious Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
• EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the iconic Hermitage, Mt Cook, with views of Mt Cook
• 17 Breakfasts (B) and 17 Dinners (D) including
• West Coast Specialities Dinner
• Queenstown Dine Around Dinner
• 9 Day Southern Sensation, refer to tour code NAC09
• 18 Day Great New Zealand Experience Auckland to Christchurch, refer to tour code NAC18
• 21 Day Great New Zealand Experience Auckland to Auckland, refer to tour code NAA21
• If you're a solo traveller and are happy to share a room with a solo traveller of the same gender, you'll only pay the Twin Share price
• If we can't find you a room-mate, you'll stay in a single room by yourself at no added cost, subject to availability
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• Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
• Land content only
• At the time of making your booking, let APT's experts secure you the best airfares available
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Day 1. Auckland, Bay of Islands

Travel north to the Matakohe Kauri Museum and to the Bay of Islands. Visit the Waitangi Reserve, the Treaty House and the Maori Meeting House.

Day 2. Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today choose from a range of activities and we'll include it. Perhaps visit Cape Reinga or play a round of golf at Waitangi.

Day 3. Bay of Islands, Auckland

This morning after breakfast, join a cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Return this afternoon to Auckland.

Day 4. Auckland, Rotorua, Maori Hangi Feast

Travel south to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and take a guided tour. Then continue to the geothermal region of Rotorua, where tonight you will enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and cultural performance at Mitai Maori Village.

Day 5. Rotorua, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today you choose the activity and we will include it. Perhaps soak in a natural thermal mineral pool or join an eco-thermal tour.

APT Upgarde! Huka Lodge Stay

Upgrade to the luxurious Huka Lodge for an overnight stay in truly special accommodation. Contact Us for further details.

Day 6. Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington

Today visit Wairakei Steam Valley, a unique geothermal power project. See spectacular Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Wellington.

Day 7. Wellington, Nelson, Dine Around Dinner

Today the Interislander cruise takes you across the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds to the South Island. Tonight choose from two fine restaurants within your hotel.

Day 8. Nelson, Franz Josef, West Coast Specialities Dinner

Follow the Heritage Highway to the rugged West Coast and Franz Josef, where you can view the glaciers. Tonight, enjoy a West Coast Specialities Dinner.

Day 9. Franz Josef, Wanaka

View incredible scenery today as you travel through Haast Pass and over the Southern Alps. Continue to Wanaka for an overnight stay in this place of tranquillity.

Day 10. Wanaka, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner

Depart Wanaka and journey to Arrowtown. Continue to Queenstown and tonight enjoy a Dine Around Dinner, offering a choice of 15 local restaurants.

Day 11. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today you may personalise your sightseeing from a range of activities and we will include it!

Day 12. Milford Sound, Te Anau

Travel through Fiordland National Park, where lush rainforest meets snow-capped mountains. On arrival at Milford Sound, cruise the full length of this beautiful fiord. This afternoon, enjoy a drive to the lakeside settlement of Te Anau.

Day 13. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring

Journey to Dunedin where this afternoon, you'll join the Freedom of Choice touring activity that most interests you. Choose from a visit to Larnach Castle; a ride on the Taieri Gorge Railway; a guided tour of Olveston House; or a day trip to the Otago Peninsula, where you can drive along the peninsula, visit the albatross colony or see local penguins up close.

Day 14. Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner

Travel to the unique Moeraki Boulders on Koekohe Beach. Stop at Oamaru, known for its distinctive limestone buildings, en route to World Heritage-listed Mt Cook National Park. Here, join your selected touring activity. Tonight, choose from one of two restaurants.

Day 15. Mt Cook, Christchurch, Dine Around Dinner

Visit Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. On the way to Christchurch, you may take the TranzAlpine train, arriving around 6 pm, or continue with the coach, arriving around 3 pm. Tonight enjoy a Dine Around Dinner in Christchurch.

Day 16. Christchurch, Wellington

View spectacular seascapes as you travel north to Kaikoura, a renowned whale watching town. At Picton, board the Interislander and cruise across Cook Strait to the North Island.

Day 17. Wellington, Taupo

Cross the Rimutaka Ranges to the coastal township of Napier, where there is time to explore. Continue to Taupo.

Day 18. Taupo, Depart Auckland

Visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, a geothermal area, and Kiwifruit Country for a guided tour. Cross the Hauraki Plains and return to Auckland where your tour concludes.