Tour
Contrasts of New Zealand
Tick off cities, country life, moving Māori culture, and dramatic landscapes that have put this country on the map. Experience a dose of Kiwi hospitality as you explore must-seespots and feast on m...
Tick off cities, country life, moving Māori culture, and dramatic landscapes that have put this country on the map. Experience a dose of Kiwi hospitality as you explore must-seespots and feast on must-try tastes across both islands.
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Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore All Blacks Experience in Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, and International Dark Sky Reserve in Tekapo
- Discover Auckland, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, and Christchurch
- Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound
Be My Guest
- Be My Guest experience: Enjoy warm Kiwi hospitality on a visit to a hill-country sixth-generation Merino sheep and Angus cattle farm in Hurunui
- Hurunui: Step onto a working hill-country sheep farm. Experience what it is like to farm Merino sheep & Angus cattle in this beautiful part of the country. See the animals graze pastures in the open air and learn about where the best natural products come from.
Stays With Stories
- Stays With Stories Peppers Blue Water Resort Lake Tekapo
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa and learn about the efforts made to save New Zealand’s national bird
- Rotorua: A feel-good encounter on your New Zealand tour, support the population of New Zealand’s national bird by teaming up with ‘Operation Nest Egg’ on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at The National Kiwi Hatchery. Get up close and see kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process, and even newly hatched kiwi chicks. Located in Rotorua, this national leader in kiwi husbandry is helping to prevent kiwis from becoming extinct and without their crucial ongoing support it’s estimated that the brown kiwi will be extinct in the wild within two generations. You’ll learn how The National Kiwi Hatchery was launched in 2008 to become the most successful kiwi hatching facility in the world and has since hatched over 1850 eggs with a 98% survival rate. As you learn about the work being done to save this rare native bird, know that on your travels you’re contributing to this valuable conservation effort.
Dive into Culture
- Auckland: An immersive and emotive state-of-the-art guided journey that showcases the All Blacks though exceptional innovation and technology.
Trafalgar Difference
- Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.
- Tour
- New Zealand
- Trafalgar
- Country Explorer
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar
- Start City
- Auckland
- End City
- Christchurch (Nz)
- Duration (Days)
- 10
- Activity Level
- Country Explorer
Highlights
- Country Explorer
- Country Explorer
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 5,700 | April 2, 2027 | April 11, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | April 2, 2027 | April 11, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | April 2, 2027 | April 11, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,700 | April 16, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | April 16, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | April 16, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,700 | May 14, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | May 14, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | May 14, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,700 | June 4, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | June 4, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | June 4, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,700 | July 2, 2027 | July 11, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | July 2, 2027 | July 11, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | July 2, 2027 | July 11, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,700 | September 3, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | September 3, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | September 3, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,700 | September 17, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,700 | September 17, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,125 | September 17, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | October 1, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | October 1, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | October 1, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | October 15, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | October 15, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | October 15, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | November 5, 2027 | November 14, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | November 5, 2027 | November 14, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | November 5, 2027 | November 14, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | November 12, 2027 | November 21, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | November 12, 2027 | November 21, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | November 12, 2027 | November 21, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | November 19, 2027 | November 28, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | November 19, 2027 | November 28, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | November 19, 2027 | November 28, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | November 26, 2027 | December 5, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | November 26, 2027 | December 5, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | November 26, 2027 | December 5, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | December 3, 2027 | December 12, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | December 3, 2027 | December 12, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | December 3, 2027 | December 12, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | December 10, 2027 | December 19, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | December 10, 2027 | December 19, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | December 10, 2027 | December 19, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | January 14, 2028 | January 23, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | January 14, 2028 | January 23, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | January 14, 2028 | January 23, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | January 21, 2028 | January 30, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | January 21, 2028 | January 30, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | January 21, 2028 | January 30, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | January 28, 2028 | February 6, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | January 28, 2028 | February 6, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | January 28, 2028 | February 6, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | February 4, 2028 | February 13, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | February 4, 2028 | February 13, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | February 4, 2028 | February 13, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | February 11, 2028 | February 20, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | February 11, 2028 | February 20, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | February 11, 2028 | February 20, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | February 18, 2028 | February 27, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | February 18, 2028 | February 27, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | February 18, 2028 | February 27, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | February 25, 2028 | March 5, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | February 25, 2028 | March 5, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | February 25, 2028 | March 5, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | March 3, 2028 | March 12, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | March 3, 2028 | March 12, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | March 3, 2028 | March 12, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | March 10, 2028 | March 19, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | March 10, 2028 | March 19, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | March 10, 2028 | March 19, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | March 17, 2028 | March 26, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | March 17, 2028 | March 26, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | March 17, 2028 | March 26, 2028 |
| Twin | USD 5,975 | March 24, 2028 | April 2, 2028 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,975 | March 24, 2028 | April 2, 2028 |
| Single | USD 7,470 | March 24, 2028 | April 2, 2028 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Kia Ora Auckland
Welcome to Auckland! (Flights to arrive prior to 4pm). Your New Zealand tour kicks off in the 'City of Sails' where you’ll meet your Travel Director and group for dinner at The Grill, as you look forward to your New Zealand adventures. Locations: Auckland
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Day 2
See the Sights of Auckland
After a relaxed start, set your sights firmly on New Zealand's national game: rugby. The interactive All Blacks Experience explores an introduction to the game as a part of New Zealand culture. Afterwards, get the lay of the land on a city sightseeing tour viewing the beautiful waterfront of Mission Bay, historic overlook of Bastion Point, and spacious gardens and sunken pool at the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial, showing off views of Waitemata Harbour and the North Shore. You pass the Auckland Museum, located on the dormant volcano Pukekawa, meaning 'hill of bitter memories' referring to tribal battles fought on the site until 1828. You have some time free to explore. Perhaps stroll along Queen Street to find the perfect waterfront restaurant in Viaduct Harbour to enjoy water views while enjoying local oysters, crayfish, or New Zealand’s native green lip mussels with a crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Then stretch your legs popping into the many boutique shops. Locations: Auckland
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Day 3
The Cultural Capital, Rotorua
Get ready for a much-anticipated trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set. Upon arrival, set off on a guided tour through the 12-acre set. You'll have plenty of time for photo opportunities in the interactive hobbit hole. After a stop for lunch, continue to Rotorua. This evening, embark upon the Te Po experience at Te Puia. Learn about Māori history and culture on this guided experience which includes a cultural performance in a finely carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. View the Pohutu Geyser, one of New Zealand's geothermal wonderlands. This is followed by a dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine. Locations: Auckland, Rotorua
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Day 4
Adventure Awaits in Queenstown
Your destination this morning in Rotorua is the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, where you’ll join a Local Specialist for a tour. Learn about the work being done to save this rare native bird, get up close and see kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process, and even newly hatched kiwi chicks at this national leader in kiwi husbandry. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience is not only fun but will give you fascinating insights into New Zealand’s national bird. The feel-good vibes will follow you all the way to Queenstown, the self-proclaimed adventure capital of New Zealand. It makes perfect sense – there are ski fields, white-water river and bridges strapped with bungy cords wherever you turn. And then there’s the dining scene; Queenstown is home to some of the country’s most awarded restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for bulging burgers or lakeside tapas, ask us for recommendations on this leg of your Queenstown New Zealand tour. Locations: Rotorua, Auckland, Queenstown
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Day 5
Cruise on Spectacular Milford Sound
Today you'll head through stunning landscapes along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to the Devil's Staircase to Te Anau. Experience magnificent scenery afforded by the Mirror Lakes. Plunge through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel towards Mitre Peak - named after its resemblance to a bishop’s mitre headdress - and Lady Bowen Falls before arriving at World Heritage listed national park, Piopiotahi (Milford Sound). Experience all its beauty on a scenic cruise, which includes a lunch, past sheer cliffs, white-capped peaks, and waterfalls, watching for dolphins, penguins, and seals. Learn how the area was formed by glaciers and take plenty of photos of the stunning sights before returning to Queenstown. The evening is free for you to stay in and relax or enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Locations: Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)
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Day 6
Queenstown, Yours to Enjoy
Rise and shine to your last day in Queenstown with plenty of choices on how to adventure. If you’re a wine lover, join an optional experience touring three premium boutique vineyards in the famous Otago region known for Pinot Noir. Or feel the wind in your hair with an adrenalin filled jet boat ride on the mighty Shotover River. You’ll meet up with your group this evening over dinner at the historic Coronation Bathhouse, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. With views of the surrounding lake and mountains, it’s a perfect venue for an evening of local food and wines matched with classic Kiwi hospitality. Locations: Queenstown
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Day 7
Turquoise Coloured Lake Tekapo
Today your New Zealand tour takes you to the charming gold-mining town of Arrowtown, then onward to Cromwell on the banks of Lake Dunstan, travelling to lovely Lake Tekapo. Is it Michael Schumacher’s Benetton F1 car or the $4.2-million Aston Martin Vulcan that draws crowds to the Highlands Motorsport Museum? During your visit to this extraordinary space you’ll have the chance to become familiar with some of the rarest cars in NZ motorsports history. There’s just something about being in the same room as these rare special cars that gets everyone buzzing. The museum is home to some of the rarest cars in NZ motorsport history but also some hidden gems. Visit the grounds of the quaint, lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd and see the friendly bronze sheepdog statue. As evening falls, you’re treated to a guided stargazing experience with a Local Specialist in the world-renowned UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. See the famous Southern Cross, Magellanic Cloud, and Milky Way and get a better look at these sparkling wonders with a powerful optical telescope. It may be a late night, but tonight's included star gazing experience at a purpose-built observation crater with expert astronomy guides is bound to be a highlight. You'll conclude the day in a Stays With Stories accommodation at Peppers Bluewater Resort overlooking Lake Tekapo. In this area known for its dazzling night sky, there’s plenty to enjoy just stepping outside your room. Locations: Queenstown, Lake Tekapo
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Day 8
The Garden City, Christchurch
Get an early start to watch the sun rise over the lake or sleep in before heading north through South Canterbury to Christchurch. Enjoy the city sights of the Garden City at the Cathedral, the temporary home of the Christchurch Cathedral, in awe of its colourful stained-glass windows and sustainable cardboard construction that gives it the nickname “The Cardboard Cathedral". See the city’s top sites including Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Earthquake Memorial, and Bridge of Remembrance. Locations: Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
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Day 9
Meet the Farming Locals
Travel through rolling countryside to Hurunui Hills, a hill-country farm in North Canterbury. Enjoy warm Kiwi hospitality with the Bamford Family, who have been farming at Hurunui since 1884, with six generations focused on producing premium Merino sheep, wool, and Angus cattle. Soak up the stunning scenery, meet the farm animals, and discover what it is like to live off the land on this unique By My Guest experience. Then visit a local vineyard, Waipara Springs Winery, where it's time to relax and enjoy wine tasting and a platter-style lunch among the vines. A big day leads to a big evening, joining your Travel Director and travel mates for with a celebratory dinner featuring produce from the Canterbury region. Locations: Christchurch
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Day 10
Farewell Christchurch
Your adventure sadly comes to an end this morning. Before your transfer to Christchurch Airport, enjoy one last breakfast with your travel mates reflecting on your incredible travels through New Zealand (flights anytime). Locations: Christchurch