Bucket List New Zealand (None)

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Nowhere takes your breath away quite like New Zealand. Step into a Hobbiton movie set, sip fine wines in Queenstown and Waiheke Island and see newly hatched chicks at a National Kiwi Hatchery. Whether you go high on adventure on a jet-boat on the Shotover River or sit back on a scenic flight over Mt. Cook, Costsaver takes you to the New Zealand you’ve always ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Nowhere takes your breath away quite like New Zealand. Step into a Hobbiton movie set, sip fine wines in Queenstown and Waiheke Island and see newly hatched chicks at a National Kiwi Hatchery. Whether you go high on adventure on a jet-boat on the Shotover River or sit back on a scenic flight over Mt. Cook, Costsaver takes you to the New Zealand you’ve always dreamed of.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAuckland
End CityChristchurch (Nz)

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • New Zealand

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
    • City orientation tours
    • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • A Costsaver bonus: Intra-Air Flight: Auckland to Queenstown.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Kick off your bucket list New Zealand tour in Auckland, the City of Sails. After your arrival team up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group before jumping into adventure with a tour of the city sights. Make your way around the waterfront from central cit...

Day 2: Auckland Your Way

A little bit of leisure, a little bit of culture – and a lot of spots to explore today. After breakfast, choose to explore Auckland’s waterfront precincts or take a cruise out to Waiheke Island for a day of indulgence. This Gourmet Food & Wine Tour puts you right ...

Day 3: Auckland - Rotorua

Set off through Cambridge, ‘The Town of Trees and Champions,' on your way to Rotorua. Get your bearings before the ultimate New Zealand experience: a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, the leader in kiwi husbandry. Learn about their work to save New Z...

Day 4: Rotorua Your Way

Go big on nature wowing at the scenic wonders of the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. You could take a tour of the Hobbiton movie set where you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, stroll around the 12-acre set past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-...

Day 5: Rotorua - Queenstown

Travel back to Auckland on your bucket list New Zealand tour for your flight to Queenstown, adventure capital of the world. Wind around the shores of Lake Wakatipu and get your bearings for what’s to come. Your Travel Director points out the steamer wharf for tomorrow...

Day 6: Queenstown Your Way

Thrill-seekers, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts are all in for a treat: today and tomorrow are all about taking in Queenstown and its world-famous adventures how you choose. Movie buffs can get the best of both worlds on a scenic tour of Glenorchy to discover iconic L...

Day 7: Queenstown Your Way

The roll-call of activities you can sign up for is near endless. Tick a must-see South Island icon off your bucket list and join the day trip to the Fiordland National Park, cruising through the show-stopping Milford Sound. Make the most of the region’s great outdoors...

Day 8: Queenstown - Tekapo

Set your course to the Mackenzie region with a stop in Cromwell to taste stone fruit at a stall belonging to a local orchard. Get your cameras ready for views across the waters of Lake Tekapo framed by rugged hills and snow-capped mountains. In Tekapo, see the Church ...

Day 9: Tekapo - Christchurch

Get an early start to watch the sun rise over the lake or sleep in before heading north to Christchurch via Ashburton. In Christchurch, bid farewell to New Zealand.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,845
Price per day$316
Last Updated: 5/24/2024
Departure Date
Finish Date
Double Standard
Availability
31 May 2024
09 Jun 2024
$3,095
31 May 2024
18 Jun 2024
$3,768
31 May 2024
14 Jun 2024
$3,078
31 May 2024
09 Jun 2024
$2,350
01 Jun 2024
09 Jun 2024
$1,775
01 Jun 2024
15 Jun 2024
$2,425
01 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
$2,125
01 Jun 2024
08 Jun 2024
$1,950
02 Jun 2024
11 Jun 2024
$2,350
02 Jun 2024
08 Jun 2024
$1,595

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Meals Included
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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