New Zealand Panorama
New Zealand Panorama
$3608
New Zealand Panorama
7 Days Starting in Queenstown, New Zealand and ending in Auckland, New Zealand
Visiting: Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua
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Tour code:
RPACA2M24
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "New Zealand Panorama" tour, a captivating journey through the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of New Zealand. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Queenstown, where you can indulge in local delicacies and explore the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown. Experience authentic southern hospitality at a local farm and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Fly to Auckland, the "City of Sails," and immerse yourself in its cosmopolitan charm. Discover the natural wonders of Rotorua, including the enchanting Waitomo Caves and the geothermal marvels of Whakarewarewa. Engage with Maori culture and contribute to kiwi conservation efforts at the National Kiwi Hatchery. With expert guides, luxury accommodations, and unforgettable experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Queenstown
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium
Accommodation Name: Millennium
Your journey to the Islands of New Zealand kicks off in Queenstown (flights to arrive prior to 4pm). The the evening is free for you to enjoy one of its many lakefront restaurants and bars. Why not try some of the famous New Zealand lamb with a Pinot Noir from the local Otago wine region?
Day 2: Meet A Farmer At Real Country
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium
Accommodation Name: Millennium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get a taste of country life combined with good old fashioned southern hospitality as you meet a ‘Southern Girl’ local farmer at Real Country on this Be My Guest experience. Have demonstrations of Horse communication and Working sheep dog mustering. Try your hand at a Stock whip cracking lesson, and feed and interact with the friendly farm animals. For every guest, we donate funds to The Fairlight Foundation, Advancing Women in Agriculture. After this fun insight into the real New Zealand, you'll be ready for a scenic afternoon. Jump right in travelling to the historic gold mining heritage of Arrowtown. Learn the town’s history when in 1862 thousands flocked to Arrowtown to strike it rich in gold mining. Stroll through town admiring the dozens of buildings from the gold rush era and more recently restored historic cottages, churches, and new boutiques and shops. Don’t miss the Chinese Settlement at the edge of the Arrow River made of restored shelters and buildings originally constructed in 1868. For the next part of your adventure, it’s all aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw heading across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner, piled high with local delicacies. After dinner at this historic homestead, learn about life on the farm watching the sheep dogs in action before the scenic cruise back to your Queenstown hotel.
Day 3: Queenstown, It's All Yours
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium
Accommodation Name: Millennium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say ‘good morning’ to Queenstown with a full day of ways to play in this adventure capital. How about an Optional Experience of a thrilling, adrenalin-rush jet boat ride with Skippers Jet on an excursion through Skippers Canyon? If you’re looking for another type of adventure, consider a journey through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park for an unforgettable cruise on heritage listed national park Milford Sound/Piopiotahi past sheer cliffs, white-capped peaks, and waterfalls. This stunning landscape showcases the beauty of New Zealand. Or tempt your taste buds on a wine tour of the Otago region renowned for Pinot Noir, and other local varieties. You’ll visit and tour three premium boutique vineyards and enjoy a wine paired platter lunch. However you explore, there’s plenty of adventure to be had and shared with your travel mates after a full day.
Day 4: Auckland, New Zealand's Largest City
Location: Auckland
Accommodation: The Grand by SkyCity
Accommodation Name: Horizon by SkyCity
Meals Included: Breakfast
With fond memories of your time in Queenstown and its surrounds, it's a change of scene today departing Queenstown and flying north to Auckland, the ‘City of Sails.’ As you fly in over the harbour, admire the city’s namesake sailboats and get excited for Auckland’s rich Maori history paired with its cosmopolitan vibe. Settle into your hotel in the heart of the city’s Federal Street - a hotspot for food lovers offering plenty of options. The evening is yours to enjoy in Federal Street or to head downtown for waterfront dining. You could even choose to dine in the towering Skytower for rotating, 360-degree views across the city.
Day 5: Rotorua's Natural Wonders
Location: Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium
Accommodation Name: Millennium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through King Country, which was at the centre of the New Zealand Wars in the 1860s. Join a Local Specialist in in a starry wonderland - a cavernous galaxy of twinkling glowworms, in shades of iridescent green and blue, lighting up the Waitomo Caves. This evening, embark on the Te Po experience at Te Puia. Learn about Maori history and culture on this guided experience, which includes a dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine and a spellbinding cultural performance in a finely carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It ends on a high at the powerful Pohutu Geyser, where, armed with hot chocolate, you'll view one of New Zealand's geothermal wonderlands - featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, surrounded by beautiful native bush.
Day 6: Rotorua's Natural Wonders
Location: Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium
Accommodation Name: Millennium
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s you’re final full day on your tour and it’s a big one. Begin at the National Kiwi Hatchery to learn everything about the New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Watch kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process, and newly hatched kiwi chicks. Your Local Specialist will tell you all about their kiwi bird breeding programme, 'Operation Nest Egg' and how your visit contributes to it. After a morning learning about the kiwi, you’re off to Dive Into Culture at the Living Māori Village Whakarewarewa, the world's only living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries. Soak in this beautiful land of geothermal fields and steaming lakes that the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have been living on since 1886. Take the trails and gain an appreciation of the Māori’s connection to this land. You’ll cap off your day joining your Travel Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Day 7: Depart Rotorua And Auckland
Location: Auckland
Meals Included: Breakfast
Savour your last morning of your New Zealand tour over a final delicious breakfast with your travel mates. Then bid farewell as you are transferred from Rotorua to the Auckland Airport for your onward flight (flights to depart after 2pm).
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.
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Porterage where hotels provide this service
Porterage is included where hotels provide this service.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
The tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
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All land transport shown. All transfers shown
All land transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
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A Trafalgar bonus - Intra-Air Flight: Queenstown to Auckland
The tour includes a Trafalgar bonus intra-air flight from Queenstown to Auckland.
What's Not Included
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Flights to and from New Zealand
International flights to and from New Zealand are not included in the tour package.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional activities not listed
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included in the tour package.
Dining Summary
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Regional Dinner (RD)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Dive Into Culture
- Rotorua: Visit Te Puia for the Te Po experience, an evening of Maori culture and connection. Dine on traditional Hangi-inspired cuisine, followed by a captivating cultural performance.
- Rotorua: Visit Whakarewarewa Living Village for insights into the lives of the Maori community and their special bond they share with their country, Aotearoa.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, and enjoy an intra-air flight from Queenstown to Auckland, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across New Zealand's stunning landscapes.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown and Rotorua, and enjoy the luxurious Horizon by SkyCity in Auckland, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm throughout your New Zealand adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the New Zealand Panorama tour?
The tour includes a Be My Guest experience where you meet a local farmer at Real Country, participate in horse communication and sheep dog mustering demonstrations, and try stock whip cracking. Additionally, you will visit the National Kiwi Hatchery to learn about kiwi conservation efforts and explore the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village to understand the Maori community's connection to their land.
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What cultural activities are part of the tour in Rotorua?
In Rotorua, you will participate in the Te Po experience at Te Puia, which includes a dinner of hangi-inspired cuisine and a cultural performance. You will also visit the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village to learn about the Maori community's way of life and their use of geothermal resources.
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How does the tour contribute to local conservation efforts?
The tour contributes to local conservation efforts by visiting the National Kiwi Hatchery, where your visit supports the kiwi bird breeding program 'Operation Nest Egg.'
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What kind of dining experiences can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes a variety of dining experiences such as a gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm, hangi-inspired cuisine during the Te Po experience, and a Farewell Dinner with your travel companions.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a jet boat ride with Skippers Jet through Skippers Canyon, a cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, and a wine tour of the Otago region with visits to three boutique vineyards.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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