15 Day New Zealand Coach Tour: For your convenience and peace of mind, we have planned a 15-day Best of New Zealand Seat in Coach tour with pre-booked accommodations and sightseeing for a truly unforgettable New Zealand experience.

For those seeking to extend their exploration of New Zealand, we invite you to consider our additional day tours or explore our comprehensive selection of New Zealand coach tours. These options offer the flexibility to tailor your experience.

TOUR DURATION:
15 days
TOUR STARTS/ENDS:
Auckland to Christchurch
TOUR CATEGORY:
Independent Coach Tour
TRANSPORTATION:
Coach
TOUR DEPARTURES:
Daily
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Included
MEALS:
14 x Breakfast ,1 x Dinner
ACCOMMODATIONS:
First Class Hotels, Superior Hotels, Standard Hotels
PASSENGERS:
no minimum number of passengers
TOUR CODE:
GTNZ01
PRE & POST ACCOMMODATION:
“Available“
CITIES/REGIONS VISITED:
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua, WELLINGTON, PICTON, KAIKOURA, CHRISTCHURCH, MT COOK, QUEENSTOWN, MILFORD SOUND, GLACIER REGION, GREYMOUTH

ITINERARY

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DAY 1 : ARRIVE AUCKLAND

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2 : AUCKLAND SIGHTSEEING

Morning tour including Harbour Bridge, Auckland Viaduct and Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park for panoramic views of Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour. (B)

DAY 3 : AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. On completion continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. (B)

DAY 4 : ROTORUA

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B,D)

DAY 5 : ROTORUA - WELLINGTON

Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through farmland before arriving in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington (B)

DAY 6 : WELLINGTON

At leisure today to enjoy the many activities available. Highly recommended is a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Optional activities not included in tour price (B)

DAY 7 : WELLINGTON - PICTON - KAIKOURA

Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura – here you might like to take an optional whalewatch cruise or scenic flight. Optional activities not included in tour price (B)

DAY 8 : KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH

Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9 : CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN

Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on to New Zealand’s highest mountain – Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)

DAY 10 : MILFORD SOUND

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 11 : QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 12 : QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 13 : GLACIER REGION

A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 14 : GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 15 : CHRISTCHURCH - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway Vacation! (B)

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ACCOMMODATION

First Class Accommodation Options
First Class are central city or resort location hotels at the top end of the scale rating 4 to 4 1/2 stars. All hotels at this level have excellent facilities, bars and restaurants etc, full services, and many feature swimming pool, spa baths, and fully equipped gymnasium for the enjoyment of guests

Superior Accommodation Options

Superior describes hotels in the 3 1/2 to 4-star category. More often than not, these will be centrally located and offering a wide range of services and facilities.

Standard Accommodation Options

Standard is equivalent to a good 3-star tourist hotel.These hotels represent excellent value for money and usually have a licensed restaurant and bar on the premises.