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A road leading to a snow-capped mountain with a clear sky. 1
A cave illuminated by green lights. 3
A coastal town with a large lake, a small island, and snow-capped mountains in the background. 4
A whale's tail breaching the water with a mountainous background. 5
By Canterbury Leisure Tours

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Overview

    • 5 full days to explore the natural splendour of both islands
    • Guided tour Waitomo Caves
    • Guided tour of Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
    • Scenic ferry crossing of Cook Strait
    • Whale Watch excursion

Activity location

  • Christchurch Central City
    • 8022, Christchurch, NZL

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Central City Hotel
    • Auckland, NZL

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What's included, what's not

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    5-day Independent Travel Package from Auckland to Christchurch
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    Excursion entrance fees
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    Guided Waitomo Caves experience
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    Guided Whakarewarewa living Maori Village tour and Cultural Performance
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    Ferry Crossing
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    Coastal Pacific Train or Coach
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    Whale Watch
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    Overnight accommodation
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    Live tour commentary provided in English excluding day 3 travel with InterCity coach
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All meals not listed as inclusions

Know before you book

  • Four-star accommodation
  • The tour departs Auckland at 6.20am on Day 1 and finishes at approximately 6.30pm on Day 5 in Christchurch
  • Independent Travel Package- this is not a Group Tour - you travel with local suppliers, and different people each day
  • The coach service from Rotorua to Wellington is an Intercity Coach, this is a full size tour coach without commentary.
  • Coastal Pacific Train (only from 01 October to 30 April) (May - Sept - journey by road)

What you can expect

Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo– Rotorua

Depart Auckland at 6:20am and travel through the scenic Waikato region. Visit the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour. Continue to Rotorua, arriving in the early afternoon.

Accommodation: Rotorua - 4 Star standard

Day 2: Rotorua

Visit Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village to experience Rotorua's remarkable geothermal landscape and discover the traditions of the local Maori community. Your visit includes a guided tour and an authentic cultural performance. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon to explore Rotorua at your own pace.

Accommodation: Rotorua - 4 Star standard

Day 3: Rotorua via Taupo to Wellington

Travel south through the heart of the North Island, passing the shores of Lake Taupo and the dramatic landscapes of the Central Volcanic Plateau. Continue along the picturesque Kapiti Coast before arriving in Wellington in the early evening.

Accommodation: Wellington - 4 Star Standard

Day 4: Wellington – Picton – Kaikoura

Cross Cook Strait aboard the Interislander or Bluebridge Ferry to Picton, then continue south by Coastal Pacific train or coach (seasonal) to Kaikoura. Arrive in the late afternoon..

Accommodation - 4 Star standard

Day 5: Kaikoura Whale Watch - Christchurch

Enjoy a whale-watching excursion with Whale Watch Kaikoura before travelling south through the rural landscapes of North Canterbury to Christchurch, arriving at approximately 6.30pm, where your Auckland to Christchurch journey concludes.

Accommodation: Not included after tour completion.

Location

Activity location

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    Christchurch Central City
    • 8022, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Central City Hotel
    • Auckland, New Zealand