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14-Nights Highlights of New Zealand - Classic

New Zealand
14-Nights Highlights of New Zealand - Classic
New Zealand
G Adventures
Vacation Offer ID 1532905
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Overview

G Adventures

Highlights of New Zealand
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Discover ethereal glowworm caves in Waitomo, discover Maori culture, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.

Highlights
Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier, feast on a hangi in a Maori village, let loose in Queenstown, cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound

Accommodation
Hotels/motels (14nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Waitomo Glowworm caves visit. Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch. Wine tasting. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting). Internal flight between Wellington and Christchurch. Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Featured Destinations

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Venture out to Mackenzie Country where the second-largest lake in New Zealand is located. First discovered by the Maori natives, Lake Tekapo is ironically translated to "sleeping mat." Here, travelers do anything but sleep. They pursue a variety of recreational activities like: kayaking, skiing, windsurfing, horse trekking and even scenic flight. After a long day of excitement, you can also take a dip in the natural hot pools of the Alpine Springs!
Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound is a remote, unspoilt wilderness of many moods: one minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next, mist-shrouded and mysterious. When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence -- a silence broken only by bird song, maybe the sound of a fish leaping or the rushing of a distant waterfall.
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Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Few places in the world can boast of such natural wonders as those offered by land and sea in Kaikoura .... stunning coastal alpine scenery, year-round whale watching, dolphin and seal swimming, pelagic bird watching, fishing, diving, and a host of eco-tourism oriented activities!
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Christchurch

Christchurch

Christchurch was founded in 1850 by members of the Church of England, who wanted a little bit of heaven on earth. They succeeded, and today the city takes great pride in its spacious layout and distinctive English-style buildings in elegant grey stone. The River Avon winds through Christchurch, along parks and gardens that cover one-third of the city.
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Queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown hosts an outstanding collection of adrenaline inducing activities and spectacular scenery. From jumping from tall bridges or quiet fishing, this is New Zealand's number one adventure destination. Lake and river join towering mountain ranges to make Queenstown as popular in the winter as it is in the summer. At the heart of the action are cafes, the entire spectrum of accommodation, boutique shopping, restaurants and the visitor services expected in a small town with a big reputation.
Destination Guide
Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

The South Island's most renowned explorer and geologist, Julius von Haast, named Franz Josef Glacier after the Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Franz Josef Glacier is a remnant of a much older, larger glacier which flowed from the alpine snowfields right to the sea. The glacier is over 7.5 miles long extending into the rainforest just 3 miles from the Franz Josef township, making it easy to visit. Walk to viewpoints and the terminal face or, for a close-up view of the spectacular ice formations, take a guided glacier walk, helihike or scenic flight.
Wellington

Wellington

Located at southwestern North Island, New Zealand’s capital city derives its character and charm from the wooded hills that curve like a green amphitheater around Wellington’s harbor. Commercial and government buildings rim the waterfront; nostalgic Victorian buildings mingle pleasantly with more modern structures and above the business district, dwellings precariously cling to steep slopes. Wellington was the first settlement organized by the London-based New Zealand Company. Other sights include Kelburn Cable Car, Museum of Wellington, City and Sea, and National Museum and Art Gallery (Te Papa).
Destination Guide
Rotorua

Rotorua

New Zealand's premier destination on the edge of beautiful Lake Rotorua offers visitors so much to see and do the trouble is deciding what to do. From a quiet stroll through the magnificent Redwood Forest to an adrenaline rafting plunge over one of the world's highest commercially rafted waterfalls or an entertaining view of life on the farm at one of our award winning farmshows - Rotorua has it all. Famous for awesome geological forces, Rotorua has hundreds of gentle plopping mud pools, powerful erupting geysers, and intriguing geothermal lakes. Maori Culture is another unique facet to Rotorua's popularity. For more action try hiking down Mt Ngongatah, fishing for trophy-sized trout on one of Rotorua's many lakes, tandem skydiving, horse trekking, or off-road driving. Or just sit back, watch the world go by and enjoy the fresh, clean, picturesque atmosphere from one of many sidewalk cafes and bars. To end the day, soak away ailments in one of many thermally heated natural mineral spas.
Destination Guide
Auckland

Auckland

Auckland is regularly voted one of the best lifestyle cities in the world, with the cosmopolitan city centre complemented by great escapes within half an hour of downtown. Indulge in Auckland's shopping, nightlife and unrivalled cuisine and experience some of the many attractions and adventure activities on offer. There is never a shortage of things to do in the City of Sails. Sights to see include Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Zoo, and Museum of Transport and Technology.
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Valid Date Ranges

December 2024
12/19/2024 01/02/2025 $4,999 per person
12/26/2024 01/09/2025 $4,999 per person
January 2025
01/02/2025 01/16/2025 $4,859 per person
01/05/2025 01/19/2025 $4,859 per person
01/09/2025 01/23/2025 $5,399 per person
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01/26/2025 02/09/2025 $4,859 per person
February 2025
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02/27/2025 03/13/2025 $5,399 per person
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08/28/2025 09/11/2025 $4,399 per person
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October 2025
10/16/2025 10/30/2025 $4,899 per person
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November 2025
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01/01/2026 01/15/2026 $5,399 per person
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02/01/2026 02/15/2026 $5,399 per person
02/05/2026 02/19/2026 $5,399 per person
02/12/2026 02/26/2026 $5,399 per person
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02/22/2026 03/08/2026 $5,399 per person
02/26/2026 03/12/2026 $5,399 per person
March 2026
03/05/2026 03/19/2026 $5,199 per person
03/12/2026 03/26/2026 $5,199 per person
03/15/2026 03/29/2026 $5,199 per person
03/19/2026 04/02/2026 $5,199 per person
03/26/2026 04/09/2026 $5,199 per person
April 2026
04/02/2026 04/16/2026 $4,899 per person
04/05/2026 04/19/2026 $4,899 per person
04/09/2026 04/23/2026 $4,899 per person
04/16/2026 04/30/2026 $4,899 per person
May 2026
05/14/2026 05/28/2026 $4,399 per person
05/28/2026 06/11/2026 $4,399 per person
June 2026
06/11/2026 06/25/2026 $4,399 per person
July 2026
07/09/2026 07/23/2026 $4,399 per person
August 2026
08/06/2026 08/20/2026 $4,399 per person
September 2026
09/03/2026 09/17/2026 $4,899 per person
09/17/2026 10/01/2026 $4,899 per person
October 2026
10/01/2026 10/15/2026 $4,899 per person
10/15/2026 10/29/2026 $4,899 per person
10/29/2026 11/12/2026 $4,899 per person
November 2026
11/05/2026 11/19/2026 $5,199 per person
11/08/2026 11/22/2026 $5,199 per person
11/12/2026 11/26/2026 $5,199 per person
11/19/2026 12/03/2026 $5,199 per person
11/26/2026 12/10/2026 $5,199 per person
11/29/2026 12/13/2026 $5,199 per person
December 2026
12/03/2026 12/17/2026 $5,399 per person
12/10/2026 12/24/2026 $5,399 per person
12/17/2026 12/31/2026 $5,399 per person
12/24/2026 01/07/2027 $5,399 per person
12/31/2026 01/14/2027 $5,399 per person
January 2027
01/07/2027 01/21/2027 $4,399 per person
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While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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