Encounter New Zealand 11 Day All Inclusive Luxury Holiday
Auckland City, Gourmet Matakana, Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Akaroa, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier and Hokitika
Start Auckland, finish Christchurch. 10 Nights / 11 Days
The Encounter New Zealand 11 day guided tour package combines highlights from both the North Island and South Island. Each tour is custom tailored to suit your travel requirements. Included are your flights from Rotorua to Christchurch.
11 Day New Zeland guided tour includes:
10 Nights at 4& 5 Star rated Hotels, luxury lodges or Bed and Breakfasts, most having a very high standard of environmental awards.
- Specialist personal guide/driver
- Breakfast each morning
- Gourmet tour of the Matakana region
- Helicopter flight and landing of Mount Tarawera, Rotorua
- Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner
- Relax and soak at the Polynesian geothermal hot pools and spa
- Visit the bubbling Mud Pools at Wai-o-tapu
- Huka fall jet boat ride, Taupo
- Flights from Rotorua to Christchurch
- Akaroa Harbour cruise, Akaroa
- 5o min Grand Traverse scenic flight of the Southern Alps & glaciers, Lake Tekapo
- Alpine springs hot pools and sauna entry, Lake Tekapo
- Icebergs glacier lake boat tour, Mount Cook village
- Wine tasting, Queenstown
- Gondola ride, Queenstown
- Wilderness Safari or Lord of the Rings horse trek, Glenorchy
- Kiwi encounter, Franz Josef
- Glacier Hot Springs, Franz Josef
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike or scenic helicopter flight
Day 1 – 5
Our trip begins from Auckland city on your arrival in New Zealand with a tour of the city highlights and then relax in a premium central city hotel. Visiting the gourmet centre of the North Island in Matakana you will experience fresh local produce, boutique villages all the while enjoying the beautiful Matakana coastline.
South to Rotorua, it is known for its spectacular geothermal region and Maori culture, you will be whisked away on a helicopter flight and land high up on Mt Tarawera a now dormant volcano. Experience the cultural and geothermal wonders of this region with a tour of the famous mud pools, soak in the rejuvenating spas and experience a traditional Maori Hangi and cultural performance.
Our North Island leg of this tour finishes in the vibrant town of Lake Taupo, with a thrilling jet boat ride up to the mighty Huka falls. Lake Taupo is known for its beautiful lake, volcanic zone, walkways, golf courses, fishing, boating, biking, arts and culture….
Day 6 – 11
We board our flight to Christchurch and begin the South Island leg of our holiday in the very French town of Akaroa, where you will enjoy a nature cruise on the beautiful harbour. Originally settled by French immigrants in the 1870’s it is now home to some of the worlds smallest and rarest Hector dolphins. While you’re here, you have to try the very best fish and chips in the world!
We carry onto Lake Tekapo,a glacial fed lake distinguished by its sparkling turquoise colour, created by tiny particles of mica suspended in the water. A visit to this region would not be complete without a stop in at Aoraki Mount Cook village. Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park you will board a small cruise boat and explore the giant floating icebergs of Lake Tasman, set amongst towering mountains, this region is truly spectacular.
Further south we reach the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown, famous for its bungy jumping, magnificent mountains, and beautiful lakes. A region where you can relax or shop, skydive from a plane, take a wilderness safari, golf to your hearts content or sample some of New Zealands best Pinot Noir.
To the West Coast and glacier country, where age old glaciers live amongst sub tropical rain forest only kilometres from the sea. View these magnificent glaciers up close on your guided Heli-Hike experience and view our rarest Kiwi the Rowi Kiwi. Driving north our tour can be completed at either the seaside town of Hokitika, or as a optional extra, take the very popular Trans-scenic railway back to Christchurch.
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“Does it get any better? Our holiday was just perfect, the heli-hike on the glacier and the beautiful lakes were just a few our favourites. Having a great guide to drive us around New Zealand enabled us to relax and make the most of our wonderful trip.” Hans & Ana Gelder, Netherlands.