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New Zealand Uncovered

17-Day New Zealand Tour of Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch

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Queenstown to Mt Cook Scenic
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

17 days, 1 country and 11 cities

16 nights accommodation

Meals

16 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 11 Dinners

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 45 people, Balanced

Itinerary

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Auckland to Christchurch by road, cruise and train

The perfect New Zealand tour to bring the country to life, taking in both cities and towns. You’ll traverse epic landscapes, indulge in fresh food and delicious wine, experience Māori culture, and meet welcoming locals.

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Day By Day Itinerary

17-day itinerary from Auckland to Christchurch visiting 1 Country and 11 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Auckland and Rotorua

 Discover Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin, Arrowtown, and Franz Josef

Visit A geothermal valley in Rotorua, Lake Te Anau, and Fiordland National Park

 

 

View Bastion Point in Auckland, Queen Charlotte Sound, and the Southern Alps

 

Cruise on Milford Sound, and journey on TranzAlpine Train

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Porterage where hotels provide this service

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

All land transport shown. All transfers shown
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Optional Experiences and free time

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

New Zealand Uncovered trip reviews

New Zealand Uncovered trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.7/

5

353 reviews

independently verified reviews

92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Tour was full of spectacular scenery which is the reason I went for scenery"

Maribelle Watt

5/5

Reviewed on 04/24/2026 07:27:38

Well if you're talking about the tour directors and the drivers in my experience with Trafalgar

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"Great adventure"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/23/2026 07:46:17

Excellent, covered history, natural resources ,wildlife and culture.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/15/2026 07:14:13

This is a highly-recommended trip. Accommodations were comfortable and well-situated for each

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"It surpassed all expectations that my husband and I had for a coach tour"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026 09:32:54

Hope should be named and awarded for being a fun filled well rounded and lovable tour guide for your

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"Great time in New Zealand"

June Sheridan

5/5

Reviewed on 04/09/2026 09:58:09

Driver and guide were awesome! They were knowledgeable friendly and helpful. Great people! Gorgeous

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/09/2026 09:48:50

It took all of our needs into consideration. It’s very well thought out. The hotels, the meals, the

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Linda S

5/5

Reviewed on 04/09/2026 09:45:42

The itinerary ticked off all the boxes for me! Going to Milford Sound, seeing Glow Worms, dolphins,

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"A amazing magical trip"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/07/2026 12:59:59

Our travel guide (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) was amazing. Her passion for New Zealand

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"Aotearoa New Zealand by coach"

Darryl Brandis

5/5

Reviewed on 04/02/2026 05:32:22

Everything in their itinerary was spot on and went exactly as planned. 5 star. If you want a great

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"New Zealand for the newbie"

Wendy Clark

4.5/5

Reviewed on 03/30/2026 05:38:16

Accommodation and food were beyond fantastic.....I would have liked a couple more "two night" stays

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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