Auckland to Christchurch 8 Days / 7 Nights from $1199 Email this Page to a Friend! Call an agent to book this exciting Package to New Zealand, today! 1.800.788.0829!   Package Name Geysers, Wineries, and Whales!   Duration 8 Days/7 Nights   Description This tour allows you to visit the must-see attractions of New Zealand, including Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, and Christchurch, as well as sights less-visited: See the gorgeous Lake Taupo, tour famous New Zealand wineries at Hawkes Bay, explore the thriving capital of Wellington, and take a whale watching cruise at Kaikoura.  Go at your own pace and choose the sights you want to see with this self-drive tour!     Package Highlights 7 nights accommodation (1 night Auckland, 2 nights Rotorua, 1 night Napier, 2 nights Wellington, 1 night Kaikoura) Traditional Maori Hangi (feast) Guided tour of Lake Taupo Visit Hawkes Bay's wineries Cruise across Cook Strait and through Marlborough Sounds Whale watching cruise Learn about our Tailor-Made Itineraries.     Itinerary   Day 1: Arrive Auckland After landing at Auckland's airport, catch a taxi to your hotel.  Spend the rest of the day exploring "The City of Sails."  From culture to cosmopolitan, Auckland is the perfect introduction to your New Zealand adventure!   Day 2: Auckland to Waitomo Caves to Rotorua Travel south to Rotorua, stopping along the way to explore the amazing Waitomo Caves.  Take a guided tour of the Glowworm Grotto and enjoy lunch before continuing on to New Zealand's famous travel destination: Rotorua.  This evening, participate in a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and concert.   Day 3: Rotorua at Leisure Spend the day exploring all the Rotorua has to offer: Traverse the Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pits and geysers and visit Rainbow Springs to see and learn about New Zealand's unique plant life.  Continue on to tour the Buried Village or relax this afternoon in one of Rotorua's spas.   Day 4: Rotorua to Taupo to Napier Continue your drive south, stopping in the Lake Taupo region.  Take a tour of the sights and maybe enjoy a jetboat ride to Huka Falls.  End your day in Napier - New Zealand's Art Deco capital.  Be sure to set aside time to do a walking tour through the city's fabulous architecture.   Day 5: Napier to Wellington Along your drive to Wellington today, stop by some of Hawkes Bay's famous wineries for tours, tastings, and lunch.   Day 6: Wellington at Leisure Enjoy New Zealand's capital at leisure.  Hike up Mount Victoria for fantastic views of the surrounding landscape, visit Te Papa (the national museum), stroll through the city, taking note of the impressive architecture, or catch an evening show at one of the city's theaters.   Day 7: Wellington to Kaikoura Take a cruise across Cook Strait, through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds to Picton, on New Zealand's South Island.  Continue your drive south, along the coast, to Kaikoura.   Day 8: Kaikoura to Christchurch This morning, join a whale watching cruise and a guided tour of the town's sights, before traveling down to the beautiful city of Christchurch, where your tour ends.     Pricing

Accommodations	Price per Person	Price including Breakfast
Standard	$1199	$1349
Quality	$1299	$1459
Superior	$1499	$1679

Please Note:
Pricing does not include airfare or transportation within New Zealand.  Call an agent for details and a quote for your travel dates.