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A selection of North + South Island tours from 10 to 28 days
Price Schedule
Important Notes .......
North +
South Island tours starting from Auckland are designed as a prelude to a South
Island tour OR from Christchurch finishing in Auckland following a South Island
tour finishing in Christchurch. These tours usually require at least 8 to 10
days Auckland to Christchurch (or reverse) not including the Upper North Island
or Lower South Island.
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PRICES BELOW . . .
INCLUDE all meals, a
mix of accommodations such as luxury B&B's, farmstays, hotel, motor
lodge; plus many special
attractions and optional features.
Exclusive Group of Two only: Is the land price
(per each adult) fully escorted by luxury mini-coach, as an exclusive group of just
two persons on a 'Twin or Double Share' basis - all inclusive of meals, accommodation and
a range of optional activities.
Group of Four: Is an example of the reduced
price (per each adult)
for an exclusive group
of four persons on a 'Twin or Double Share' basis or as a combined group of four
persons - all inclusive of meals, accommodation and a range of optional activities.
Combined groups of two or more
adults may be arranged with the agreement of all members of the tour
group to ensure compatibility.
Further reductions or special prices
may be negotiated for
larger groups. Most of our tours are with just one
to three couples only.
A single surcharge may apply
to solo or single travellers.
ALL Optional activities
"included"
will be scheduled separately
and revised if required so that you only select
and pay for features or activities of interest or add
others as available.
Auckland or Christchurch domestic or
international airport to airport or as
otherwise agreed or stated.
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NORTH +
SOUTH ISLAND TOURS FROM 10 DAYS TO 28 DAYS ...... |
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Auckland to Christchurch
10 days, 10 nights 1,710 km
Tour ref: 101AuckChCH
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Auckland to Christchurch
via Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Ohakune, Wellington, Picton, Blenheim, Kaikoura Whale Watch
North Island to South Island
A prelude to a South Island tour from Christchurch; alternatively as a finale from Christchurch to Auckland following completion of a South Island tour in Christchurch |
Auckland, Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Central North Island Volcanoes, geothermal and Maori cultural activities. Continuing south to Wellington, Picton (Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry), Blenheim, Kaikoura, finishing with a full day in Christchurch.
Waitomo/Central North Island Glow Worm Caves, Taupo/Rotorua (Central North Island volcanic region) geothermal highlights, Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry service from the North Island to the South Island, Blenheim/Marlborough region vineyards and wineries, Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion all included.
10 nights: includes an extra night at completion.
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Christchurch to Auckland
10 days, 10 nights 1,730 km
Tour ref: 101rChCAuck
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Christchurch to Auckland
via Kaikoura Whale Watch, Blenheim, Picton, Wellington, Ohakune, Taupo, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton
South Island to North Island
This tour is designed as a finale to a South Island tour from Christchurch with an extra night in Christchurch before continuing north to Picton and the North Island. |
Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Picton, Wellington, (Picton/Wellington InterIsland ferry), Central North Island Volcanoes, Taupo, Rotorua geothermal and Maori cultural activities, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton, Auckland.
Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion, Blenheim/Marlborough region vineyards and wineries, Picton/Wellington InterIsland ferry service from the South Island to the North Island, Taupo/Rotorua (Central North Island volcanic region) geothermal highlights, Waitomo/Central North Island Glow Worm Caves.
10 nights: includes an extra night in Christchurch
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Auckland to Christchurch
12 days, 11 nights 1,885 km
Tour ref: 123AuckChCH
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Auckland to Christchurch
via Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Ohakune, Wellington, Picton, Blenheim, Kaikoura Whale Watch
North Island to South Island.
Similar to the 10 day itinerary with extra time en route.
A prelude to a South Island tour from Christchurch alternatively as a finale to Auckland following completion of a South Island tour in Christchurch |
Auckland, Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Central North Island Volcanoes, geothermal and Maori cultural activities. Continuing south to Wellington, Picton (Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry), Blenheim, Kaikoura, finishing with a full day in Christchurch.
Waitomo/Central North Island Glow Worm Caves, Taupo/Rotorua (Central North Island volcanic region) geothermal highlights, Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry service from the North Island to the South Island, Blenheim/Marlborough region vineyards and wineries, Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion all included.
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North to South Island
17 days, 16 nights 3,955 km
Tour ref: 172NthSth
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Auckland to Christchurch
via Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Christchurch, Westland, Queenstown, Twizel, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo
This is the minimum time we recommend incorporating a circuit of the lower South Island combined with Auckland to Christchurch (or reverse).
North Island + South Island |
Auckland, Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Picton (Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry), Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Westland Glaciers, Queenstown Alpine Resort, Mt. Cook National Park, Christchurch.
World Heritage National Parks: Tongariro (Central North Island), Westland, Mount Cook
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Rotorua geothermal highlights and Maori cultural activities, Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry service from the North Island to the South Island, Blenheim/Marlborough region vineyards and wineries, Kaikoura Whale Watching, White Heron Sanctuary tour, Scenic glacier helicopter flight, Shotover river jet boat adventure, TSS Earnslaw Steam Ship Cruise, Walter Peak farm tour, Skyline Gondola all included
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South to North Island
17 days, 16 nights 3,605 km
Tour ref: 172rSthNthCAk
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Christchurch to Auckland
via Westland Glaciers, Queenstown, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton, Wellington, Wanganui, Taupo, Rotorua, Hamilton, Auckland.
This is the minimum time we recommend incorporating a circuit of the lower South Island combined with Christchurch to Auckland
South Island + North Island |
Christchurch, Westland Glaciers, Queenstown Alpine Resort, Mt. Cook National Park, Kaikoura, Picton/Wellington Inter-Island Ferry, Tongariro National Park, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton, Auckland.
World Heritage National Parks: Westland, Mount Cook, Tongariro (Central North Island)
White Heron Sanctuary tour, Scenic glacier helicopter flight, Shotover river jet boat adventure, TSS Earnslaw Steam Ship Cruise, Walter Peak farm tour, Skyline Gondola, Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion, Rotorua geothermal highlights & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves all included
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North to South Island
21 days, 20 nights 4,535 km
Tour ref: 212NthSth
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Auckland to Christchurch
via Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Westland, Queenstown, Fiordland, Dunedin, Oamaru, Lake Tekapo
A little more time for North and South Island scenic highlights
North Island + South Island
(similar to the 17 day itinerary with the addition of Fiordland) |
Auckland, Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua geothermal and Maori cultural activities, Taupo. Continuing south to Wellington, Picton (Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry), Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Westland Glaciers, Queenstown Alpine Resort, Fiordland, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
World Heritage areas: Tongariro (Central North Island), Westland, Fiordland, Mount Cook National Parks
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Rotorua geothermal and Maori cultural activities, Lake Taupo, Central North Island Volcanoes, Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry service from the North Island to the South Island, Blenheim/Marlborough region vineyards and wineries, Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion, White Heron Sanctuary tour, Scenic glacier helicopter flight, Shotover river jet boat adventure, Milford Sound day excursion and nature cruise, Doubtful Sound day excursion or Fiordland Navigator overnight luxury cruise, TSS Earnslaw Steam Ship Cruise, Walter Peak farm tour, Skyline Gondola, Dunedin/Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross & Yellow Eyed Penguin Colonies, all included
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South to North Island
21 days, 20 nights 4,440 km
Tour ref: 212rSthNthCAk
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Christchurch to Auckland
via Westland Glaciers to Queenstown, Fiordland, Dunedin, Mt. Cook, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton, Wellington, Wanganui, Taupo, Rotorua, Auckland.
A little more time for North and South Island scenic highlights
South Island + North Island
(same as the above but starting with a circuit of the lower South Island before continuing to the North Island for completion) |
Christchurch, Westland Glaciers, Queenstown Alpine Resort, Fiordland, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Inter-Island Ferry, Picton/Wellington, Tongariro National Park, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton, Auckland.
World Heritage National Parks: Westland, Fiordland, Mount Cook, Tongariro (Central North Island), National Parks
White Heron Sanctuary tour, Scenic glacier helicopter flight, Shotover river jet boat adventure, TSS Earnslaw Steam Ship Cruise, Walter Peak farm tour, Skyline Gondola, Milford Sound day excursion and nature cruise, Doubtful Sound day excursion or Fiordland Navigator overnight luxury cruise, Dunedin/Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross & Yellow Eyed Penguin Colonies, Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion, Central North Island Volcanoes, Lake Taupo, Rotorua geothermal highlights & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves all included
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North and South Islands
27 days, 26 nights 4,830 km
Tour ref: 271NthSth
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Auckland to Christchurch
via Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Punakaiki, Westland Glaciers, Queenstown, Fiordland, Dunedin, Mt. Cook, Lake Tekapo, Staveley
Closer to the ideal time-frame for North + South Islands at a sensible and relaxed pace.
A little more time to relax and enjoy Lake Taupo, Blenheim vineyards, Kaikoura, Punakaiki, Lake Wanaka, Central Otago vineyards & wineries etc |
Auckland, Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua geothermal and Maori cultural activities, Taupo. Continuing south to Wellington, Picton (Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry), Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Westland Glaciers, Lake Wanaka, Queenstown Alpine Resort, Fiordland, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
World Heritage areas: Tongariro (Central North Island), Paparoa, Westland, Fiordland, Mount Cook National Parks
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Rotorua geothermal and Maori cultural activities, Lake Taupo, Central North Island Volcanoes, Wellington/Picton InterIsland ferry service from the North Island to the South Island, Blenheim/Marlborough region vineyards and wineries, Kaikoura Whale Watching excursion, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, White Heron Sanctuary tour, Scenic glacier helicopter flight, Shotover river jet boat adventure, Milford Sound day excursion and nature cruise, Doubtful Sound day excursion or Fiordland Navigator overnight luxury cruise, TSS Earnslaw Steam Ship Cruise, Walter Peak farm tour, Skyline Gondola, Dunedin/Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross & Yellow Eyed Penguin Colonies, all included
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SCHEDULE
OF PRICES
for an exclusive group of TWO or
FOUR adults (one or two couples): North + South Island tours of 10 to 28 days |
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Tour ref |
Tour |
Days |
Nights |
2 Adults
( approximate)
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4 Adults
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101rChCAuck |
Christchurch to Auckland |
10 |
10 |
$6,245 |
$4,818 |
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123AuckChCH |
Auckland to Christchurch |
12 |
11 |
$7,073 |
$5,499 |
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172rSthNthCAk |
South to North Island |
17 |
16 |
$10,312 |
$8,066 |
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212NthSth |
North to South Island |
21 |
20 |
$13,452 |
$10,692 |
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271NthSth |
North and South Islands |
27 |
26 |
$16,158 |
$12,818 |
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Sample Prices in New Zealand Dollars
per EACH adult
as at
ALL
INCLUSIVE of New Zealand Government Goods & Services Tax
(GST) currently 12.5%.
ALL tours
are personally customised to suit actual arrival and departure arrangements.
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Currency conversions
as at
for
your guidance
are
approximate [$100]
and will vary in accordance with
international
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Additional Notes
TOURS operate on demand subject to a minimum of just two
adults and
may be modified or extended to start/finish at other points (including the
North Island) if time allows. Connecting internal New Zealand domestic
services (airlines, trains, ferry services etc) can be organised and
included or may be arranged as an extension of your international travel
arrangements.
THE GROUP may be restricted to yourselves alone (2 minimum) or with
your approval combined with others of compatible interests, preferences
and dates etc.
PRICES for all inclusive sample itineraries last updated
are subject to change without notice, however firm 'Basic
Tour Prices' are quoted upon request for tours starting within the
following 12 months (prices for 'optional' activities may increase without
notice). All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars all inclusive of all
New Zealand Taxes and surcharges.
Luxury accommodation options are included for some
locations and may also be available
for additional cost at other
locations.
A minimum of just 2 adults is required for the tour to proceed.
Tour packages begin and end at
Auckland, Christchurch or elsewhere as noted -
alternatives are negotiable. Travel arrangements and costs before and
after the tour package are your responsibility.
100km = 60 miles approximately. 10° Celsius = 50° Fahrenheit, 20° Celsius
= 68° Fahrenheit, 30° Celsius = 86° Fahrenheit
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