- 12 nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and experienced Driver
- 20 meals - 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
- Cruise Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, a magnificent fiord with views of cascading waterfalls
- Ride by gondola to Bob’s Peak and view Queenstown from above
- Bask in idyllic views during your special stay at Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
- Ride the iconic TranzAlpine Train across the Southern Alps
- Savour an authentic Maori Hangi feast in Rotorua
Incredible New Zealand
Trip Type: Land Journey , Rail JourneyNZD 6,795.00 /Person
Incredible New Zealand
13 days, 20 meals. Experience the best of incredible New Zealand from the stunning scenery of the South Island to the deep culture and history of the North Island with visits to Auckland, Rotorua, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Queenstown, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the west coast’s glacier country.
Your spectacular New Zealand journey begins today upon arrival in Christchurch. Here, you will be met and transferred to your premium hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation
Quality Hotel Elms, Christchurch
- Dinners
Location
Christchurch , New Zealand
Enjoy a day of spectacular South Island scenery as you depart Christchurch this morning, following the shoreline of the powder-blue Lake Pukaki. Arrive at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and view New Zealand’s highest peak during your insider experience. Later, head to Lake Tekapo and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Accommodation
Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Lake Tekapo , New Zealand
Travel through Oamaru to Moeraki Boulders, unusually large spherical boulders stretched across Koekohe Beach. You will then continue south to Dunedin, enjoying views of majestic mountains and the sweeping stillness resting on farmlands and fields along the way.
Accommodation
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
- Breakfast
Location
Dunedin , New Zealand
Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin, the quirky and historic harbour city set in and around what was once a volcanic crater. One of New Zealand’s first three cities, Dunedin is renowned for its rich and interesting architecture, warm and friendly locals, and unique wildlife. It’s also home to the world’s steepest street. Later, head to the picturesque little town of Te Anau on the shore of the beautiful lake of the same name.
Accommodation
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Christchurch , New Zealand
Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin, the quirky and historic harbour city set in and around what was once a volcanic crater. One of New Zealand’s first three cities, Dunedin is renowned for its rich and interesting architecture, warm and friendly locals, and unique wildlife. It’s also home to the world’s steepest street. Later, head to the picturesque little town of Te Anau on the shore of the beautiful lake of the same name.
Accommodation
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Te Anau , New Zealand
Travel deep into the incredible Fiordland National Park for a visit to what Rudyard Kipling famously described as the 'eighth wonder of the world,' Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Enjoy an unforgettable Insider Experience on a cruise along the full length of the World Heritage-listed fiord beneath hulking mountains, stunning waterfalls, and pristine beauty at every angle. Later, travel to New Zealand’s adventure capital, the irrepressibly beautiful Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the town at your own pace.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
- Breakfast
Location
Queenstown, Nz , New Zealand
Soar to the top of a Queenstown peak and check out the view as all of Queenstown spreads below you. Following this, enjoy lunch at one of the FergFoods restaurants located throughout the city centre (Ferburger, FergsBar, Mrs. Ferg & FergBaker). Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You’ll find plenty to see and do in and around Queenstown, not least sitting back somewhere comfortable and enjoying the magnificent views.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Queenstown, Nz , New Zealand
The stunning drive across Haast Pass brings you to the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in the Southern Alps. Both Fox and Franz Josef glaciers go well below the snowline and into temperate rainforest.
Accommodation
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Fox Glacier , New Zealand
Drive through the sublime Southern Alps passing spectacular lakes and rainforests to the TranzAlpine Train for your Insider Experience before heading to Christchurch.
Accommodation
Christchurch, Quality Elms Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Christchurch , New Zealand
Journey north from Christchurch to the port town of Picton where your ferry awaits. Sail through the stunning waters of Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel before crossing Cook Strait to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, where your North Island adventure begins.
Accommodation
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
- Breakfast
Location
Wellington , New Zealand
Continue north to Taupo, a town on the northern shore of New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo, known for its world-class restaurants and resorts. Later, witness the thundering power of Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited attraction, before travelling to Rotorua.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Sudima Rotorua
- Breakfast
Location
Rotorua , New Zealand
Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to the Agrodome or perhaps enjoy a visit to the Hobbiton movie set from the Lord of the Rings series (own expense).
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Rotorua , New Zealand
Travel to Waitomo to explore the glow worm caves, then continue to cosmopolitan Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Auckland City
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Auckland , New Zealand
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport where your journey comes to an end.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Auckland , New Zealand
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Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
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Prices include all sightseeing, cruises, entrance fees as specified, and airport transfers on the first and last day
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Itinerary effective - 22 September 2024 – 8 June 2025. Tours departing outside these dates follow a different itinerary – please enquire for details
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Prices are for land only. Flights not included
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