New Zealand: A North & South Island Adventure
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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE — A sparkling 1930s party with a live swing band in Napier
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE — Private Maori performance at Auckland Museum and a tour of the Maori exhibit guided by the performers
Tauck’s exclusive charter flights mean more sightseeing and less waiting (3 flights in total)
TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
Cruising the sunken valleys of the Marlborough Sounds
A jetboat ride on the Dart River, and a Lord of the Rings tour in Mt. Aspiring National Park
Wine tastings with artisan foods in Blenheim
Ride a boat through underground Waitomo Caves, illuminated by glow worms
Stargazing the night sky over Aoraki / Mt. Cook National Park with an expert guide
Tour of a sacred Maori site in Auckland with a member of the Waimarama Tribe
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Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.
Pace
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Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.
Experiences of a lifetime
See Christchurch from the back of a Harley and go punting on the River Avon... walk on Tasman Glacier... jetboat the Dart River and hike wilderness trails through Middle Earth... dance at a Gatsby-style gala in Napier... discover Maori culture and a Hobbit village in Auckland... with adventures in world-class wine and cuisine along the way.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes, cultures, and cuisines of New Zealand on this 14-day journey far off the beaten tracks. Your journey begins with two nights in Christchurch at a luxury hotel on the River Avon; tour the city sights by tram, foot, bicycle, or motorcycle... go punting on the River Avon... Stay at a lodge inside Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park where the landscape of rugged peaks and glaciers calls you to its hiking trails; ride a helicopter to Tasman Glacier; lose yourself in the spectacular night sky (the park is one of the best places in the world for stargazing)... Hike the Arrow River and pan for gold in Queenstown... ride a jet-boat on the Dart River, bicycle-ride, zip-line, fly-fish, or take a 4WD safari to landscapes featured in the Lord of the Rings movies... Stay two nights in the heart of New Zealand's winemaking region at Blenheim, where you'll visit a winery and a sheep farm, and cruise the fjord-like sunken valleys of the Marlborough Sounds... Discover the town of Napier, a treasure-trove of 1930s Art Deco architecture... Fly to Auckland on North Island for two nights at a waterfront luxury hotel, your base for exploring the city; tour the Auckland Museum with a private Maori dance performance... visit Waiheke Island (the island of wine), the artisan village of Matakana, or Hobbiton Farm (the Shire) the movie set where The Hobbit was filmed.
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It was a great, well organized trip that gave us a great insight to many parts of New Zealand. Our tour director was very well informed and gave us some great insights we would not have had unless she mentioned them. The coordination of the various modes of transportation was extremely well done and well coordinated. Highly recommended.
Most Memorable Moment:
Cruising the fiords and the jet boat ride. Eating "green lipped mussels"
Enjoyed trip, had been there years ago. Kiwis still New Zealand nice! Well Organized with wonderful tour guide. Good group, interesting, congenial and willing to mix. Activities varied with enough time to be on our own. We so enjoyed our Milford Sound day but the stay in Te Anau was quite disappointing. Needs a change if at all possible.
Most Memorable Moment:
Thought Wellington was great, walking small city. Milford Sound was spectacular! The 400+ waterfalls because of the rain was memorable. 18 years ago we had been fogged out from seeing Milford Sound. So happy to have this experience. Boat with lunch was wonderful.
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