The Road Less Travelled

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31
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The Road Less Travelled

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.

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Visited Locations

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

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Duration
31 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Popular
Transport
Rental Vehicle
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Inclusions

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

Highlights

Abel Tasman Cruise & Walk
Evening Kiwi Spotting Stewart Island
Franz Josef Scenic Helicopter Flight
Gondola Queenstown
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Māori Cultural Experience Rotorua
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Walk
Shotover Jetboat Queenstown
Taieri Gorge Train Journey
TSS Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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Mt Taranaki
Bay of islands
Cape Reinga
Bay of islands
Auckland Skyline
Hobbiton
Maori Dance
Wellington City
Wellington Waterfront
Interislander Cruise
Nelson
Abel Tasman Kayaking
Abel Tasman
West Coast
Franz Josef Glacier
Lonely Tree Lake Wanaka
River in Wanaka Region
Te Anau Wharf
Milford Sound
Larnach Castle Dunedin
Taieri Gorge Train
Queenstown in summer
Jetboating Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw
Auckland by night

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