New Zealand Panorama
7 Days Starting in Queenstown and ending in Rotorua
Visiting: Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Wakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Auckland, Rotorua, Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo, Te Puia, Whakarewarewa
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Tour code:
RPAC23
Age range:
16-
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Tour Overview
You don’t need to do everything to appreciate a destination – sometimes the best journeys are those when you have time to immerse yourself in a city. This Queenstown to Auckland tour will have you wandering the streets of Auckland on the hunt for a great restaurant, soaking in Rotorua’s thermal springs, stopping to appreciate Maori culture and enjoying adventure with a side of wine in Queenstown.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Queenstown
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 3 Nights
Queenstown deserves its destination crown. And you’ll have plenty of time to explore. Hit us up for dining recommendations.
Day 2 : Queenstown & Surrounds
Location: Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Wakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
Arriving in New Zealand, the first thing you probably noticed is that there’s a lot of farmland. It’s fitting, then, that one of the first people you’ll meet is southern girl Laura, who will introduce you to the sheep farm she was born and raised on. Your next stop is Arrowtown, a former mining town so dreamy it looks like it has slipped straight from a movie set. Drop in on bijou boutiques, cafés, and bars along the tree-lined promenade. Come dusk, cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw; the only thing more inspiring than the peaks of the Remarkables that surround is the festive atmosphere welcoming you to Walter Peak High Country Farm, where a gourmet barbecue at the Colonel’s Homestead awaits.
Day 3 : Queenstown Free Time
Location: Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
You clearly need more than one day to appreciate Queenstown and its surrounds. And when we say surrounds, we mean Milford Sound. Today, sign up to dive deep into this yawning gorge within World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park – it’s within easy reach of your base, and is best explored on an optional South Island tour that sees you jumping aboard boat to cruise the mirror-like waterway. Don’t be surprised if you see dolphins and seals playing in the wake of waterfalls. If you like things fast-paced, opt for bungy jumping, jet-boating or sip-lining. You are in the adventure capital of New Zealand, after all.
Day 4 : Queenstown - Auckland
Location: Auckland
Accommodation Name: The Grand by SkyCity
Touching down in Auckland, you’ll immediately understand why it’s known as the ‘City of Sails’ – New Zealand’s largest city has two lovely yacht-filled harbours, which you can explore at our leisure this afternoon.
Day 5 : Auckland - Rotorua
Location: Auckland, Rotorua, Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo, Te Puia
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua, 2 Nights
Today is set to sparkle – quite literally – as thousands of bright green and blue glowworms light up your next destination: the cavernous Ruakuri Cave at Waitomo. From overhead attractions to those below the ground… this evening your Highlight Dinner is prepared in an earthen Hangi at Te Puia. Your meal, succulent meats and vegetables, hot chocolate and steamed pudding, is served while you overlook the spectacular geothermal valley. Cap it off with a moving Māori cultural performance in the beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It’s an insightful and fun evening that will surely leave you with a newfound understanding and love for New Zealand.
Day 6 : Rotorua
Location: Rotorua, Whakarewarewa
Accommodation Name: Millennium Hotel, Rotorua
Cute and cuddly, NZ’s national bird, the kiwi, is also endangered. Go behind the scenes on a working kiwi nursery and hatchery to learn how breeding programs are helping the population thrive. The natural drama reaches boiling point at Whakarewarewa, a geothermal reserve and the country’s only living Māori village, home to famous Pohutu Geyser and the bubbling beauty of mud pools. You’ll cap off your day joining your Travel Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner at Poco Tapas & Wine, where the menu is designed for sharing.
Day 7 : Farewell From Rotorua And Auckland
Location: Rotorua, Auckland
Short, sweet and packed with highlights – how else to describe this wonderful week?
What's Included
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Travel Director and Driver Guide
Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site – Fiordland National Park
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Be My Guest Experience
Laura Douglas Farm Experience
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Accommodation
Centrally located premium 4- & 5-star hotels
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Included Attractions/Experiences
5 included attractions/experiences
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Airport Transfers
Arrival and departure airport transfers
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Dining
6 Full Breakfasts, 2 Highlight Dinners, 1 Farewell Dinner
Mode of Transport
*Internal-vacation flights: Please note that prices include land and internal-vacation airfares, which AAT Kings will book in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown for 3 nights, The Grand by SkyCity, and Millennium Hotel, Rotorua for 2 nights.
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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