The Road Less Travelled

 
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31
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The Road Less Travelled

Self Drive Easy Adventure|Nature|Sight Seeing

Spend 31 days exploring New Zealand from tip to toe, discovering the hidden corners that most visitors miss out on. With plenty of multi-night stays there is no rushing from city to city - you'll visit all your bucket list spots plus so much more. From Cape Reinga in the Far North to Stewart Island in the very south, the trip of a lifetime awaits you.

As well as big names like Auckland, Queenstown, Rotorua and Franz Josef you will discover the beauty of less-visited areas such as New Plymouth, Hokitika, Invercargill and Stewart Island. We'll plan and organise everything for you - your holiday, your way.

Go off the Beaten Track Large Map

Visited Locations

Auckland City
Bay of Islands
Dunedin City
Franz Josef
Hokitika
Milford Sound
Nelson City
Paihia - Bay of Islands
Queenstown City
Rotorua
Stewart Island
Te Anau
The Catlins
Wanaka Town
Wellington City

Tour Details

Duration
31 Days
Start Location
Auckland
Finish Location
Queenstown
Type
Popular
Pace
Lively
Theme
Easy Adventure

Inclusions

50 Page Essential New Zealand Guide
All Activities & Adventures as per Highlights
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Full 24 Hour Support
Hand-picked Accommodation - See Itinerary
Specialized Guides on all Adventures
Standard Hire Vehicle with GPS

Highlights

Abel Tasman Cruise & Walk
Franz Josef Scenic Helicopter Flight
Gondola Queenstown
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
InterIslander Ferry
Māori Cultural Experience Rotorua
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Walk
Shotover Jetboat Queenstown
Stewart Island
Taieri Gorge Train Journey
TSS Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour
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PRICING OPTIONS
From $5849
per person low season
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Reviews of this tour....

Sailing New Zealand
5

Tom & Lisa Redburn

United States of America
04 Mar 2019

New Zealand is about as far from the East Coast of the United States as you can get, but worth all the time and expense to get there. We spent a month in February (midsummer in NZ, dead of winter in Massachusetts) and had a fabulous time, but felt we only scratched the surface. The scenery is out of this world, the lodgings are primo, and the food was almost universally excellent. First Light Travel worked with us to develop a plan that fit our interests almost perfectly. One of our best vacations ever (and Lisa and I have been traveling the world ever since getting married in 1973)!

Tom & Lisa Redburn - United States of America

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