5-Day New Zealand North and South Island Highlights Tour
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Overview
Journey through the North Island of New Zealand and explore Waitomo, Rotorua and Lake Taupo, and discover the natural beauty of Kaikoura and Christchurch on this 5-day trip from Auckland to Christchurch or vice versa. See the glow worms at Waitomo Caves, relax at Rotorua's geothermal wonderland, see Giant Sperm Whales where mountains meet sea and be mesmerized by the natural beauty of New Zealand. This 5-day tour will have you travelling by coach, train and ferry with plenty of time at leisure to make this holiday truly magical.
Ticket Options
6 Options Available
Single Room from Auckland: $1832.47
Triple Room from Christchurch: $1308.47
Single Room from Christchurch: $1832.47
Twin Room from Christchurch: $1388.14
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Rotorua Activities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- TranzCoastal train journey between Picton and Kaikoura (only from 01 October to 30 April)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour
- Ferry between Wellington and Picton
What's not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- This tour is independent touring, different coach and driver each day, all pickups and drop-offs will be at your accommodation.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- The coach service between Rotorua /Wellington is an Intercity Coach, this is a full size tour coach, (door to door service provided) however, no commentary
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