18 Days - A Hotbed of History & Culture

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18 Days - A Hotbed of History & Culture

Follow in the footsteps of the first Maori explorers. Visit living forests thousands of years older than the first New Zealanders. See how Maori and early European settlers came to live side by side, and how gold rush fever brought prosperity to our towns. All this and more, while you soak up some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth.

From the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in our Far North to Milford Sound in the South, this 18 day journey is filled with informative excursions and tours led by friendly and knowledgeable local guides.
 

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Visited Locations

Arrowtown
Auckland City
Bay of Islands
Central Otago
Christchurch City
Dunedin City
Fiordland National Park
Hokianga Harbour
Milford Sound
Napier - Art Deco City
Oamaru
Te Anau
Wellington City

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Duration
18 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Self Drive
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
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Inclusions

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Rental Vehicle
17 Nights Accommodation
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Full 24 Hour Support
All Activities as per Highlights
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Elite-Cultural & Geothermal Tour Rotorua
Māori Rock Art from the Ancient Moa Hunters
Maori Walk with the Ancestors Tour
Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Orakei Korako Thermal Wonderland
Quake City Museum Tour
Russell Mini Tour
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Zealandia Wildlife Reserve
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A Hotbed of History & Culture
Maori Tour
Te Puia
Zealandier
Auckland
Bay of Islands
Penguins
Milford Sound
Tongariro National Park
Clyde
Dunedin
Hokianga
Rotorua
Queenstown
Napier
Wellington
Christchurch
Oamaru
Milford Sound

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The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price