ROUND-TRIPS · NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Tour: Panorama & Culture
This 16-day adventure trip through New Zealand offers an ideal mix of natural experiences, cultural discoveries, and breathtaking landscapes.
The Journey
New Zealand in 16 days: volcanic fire, Maori magic & fjord adventure!
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure through New Zealand! This tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes, impressive cities, and the rich culture of the Maori. From the busy streets of Auckland to the tranquil beaches of the South Island - each stage of this journey offers something unique and unforgettable. Experience the Maori culture, visit the stunning fjords of Milford Sound, and enjoy the diverse activities in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Get in and let us embark on this incredible journey together!
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
Arrival in Auckland
We recommend you take a night flight from Europe to Auckland so that you arrive at Auckland Airport in the morning and can enjoy the rest of the day. For an additional fee, a transfer to the Sudima Hotel Auckland City can be organized, where you can check in. The rooms are available from 3:00 PM. The afternoon is yours to explore the area or relax. In the evening, the tour guide will welcome you at the hotel.
Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua
In the morning, the journey begins southward, towards the Coromandel Peninsula, a true nature paradise with rugged mountain ranges and picturesque beaches. At Hot Water Beach in Hahei, you can enjoy the hot thermal springs that bubble up from the sand at low tide. The route continues along the coast, through the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park and the fertile hinterland of the Bay of Plenty. Finally, you reach Rotorua, known for its thermal springs and as a center of Maori culture. Distance: approx. 390 km. Meals: Breakfast.
Rotorua - Discovery of Maori Culture and Geothermal Areas
Visit to the thermal park Whakarewarewa and the cultural center Te Puia. Here you will experience spouting geysers, steaming springs, and the traditions of the Maori, and have the opportunity to see a kiwi bird in the night enclosure. After a traditional Hangi lunch (prepared in an earth oven), you will enjoy a fascinating Maori folklore performance, including the famous 'Haka' dance. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Hangi).
Rotorua - Taupo - Napier
Trip to Wairakei for a visit with the Maori of the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe. After a traditional greeting, there is an opportunity for a conversation with a tribal chief. Next, proceed to the impressive Huka Falls before reaching Lake Taupo. Your journey takes you through the fertile Esk River Valley to Napier, a charming Art Deco style town that was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake. Distance: approx. 240 km. Meals: Breakfast.
Napier - Wellington
Leave the Hawkes Bay and travel through picturesque small towns like Greytown. In Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, enjoy a city tour with the main sights, including the parliamentary district, Victorian architecture, and Mount Victoria with a wonderful view of the bay. Distance: approx. 350 km. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Wellington - Picton - Nelson
In the morning you will take the ferry across the Cook Strait to the South Island. Enjoy the view of the Marlborough Sounds and the surrounding vineyards known for their Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The journey continues to Nelson, an artist city in sunny Tasman Bay. Ferry + approx. 150 km. Meals: Breakfast.
Trip to Abel Tasman National Park
By bus and boat to the Abel Tasman National Park, a true natural paradise with golden sandy beaches, green rainforests, and turquoise water. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the boat and watch seals basking on the rocks. Distance: approx. 130 km. Meals: Breakfast.
Nelson - Punakaiki
Your journey takes you along the wild West Coast to Cape Foulwind, where you can observe a seal colony. Next, you will head to the famous Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki, where the surf generates splashing water fountains and the rocks look like stacked pancakes. Distance: approx. 280 km. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
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Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Punakaiki - Franz Josef
Drive along the west coast past Greymouth and Hokitika, known for jade processing. Upon arriving in Franz Josef, enjoy a fantastic view of the glacier and, if the weather is good, take an optional helicopter flight to experience the alpine landscape from the air. Distance: approx. 220 km. Meals: Breakfast.
Franz Josef - Queenstown via Mount Aspiring National Park
Leave the West Coast and travel through the Haast Pass, which forms the watershed between the West and East Islands. The landscape changes abruptly and takes you through the picturesque Central Otago until you arrive in the gold mining town of Arrowtown and then in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Distance: approx. 360 km. Meals: breakfast.
Queenstown - Free Day
Take advantage of the day in Queenstown for a romantic steamship cruise on the 'TSS Earnslaw' or a ride on the gondola to Bob's Peak for spectacular panoramas. Queenstown is also the perfect place for adventure seekers, with activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, and jet boating. Meals: Breakfast.
Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park
Experience the famous Milford Sound, a highlight that impresses especially in good weather. Drive through the Fiordland National Park and enjoy a boat trip in Milford Sound to experience the steep fjord walls and waterfalls up close. Distance: approx. 410 km. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Te Anau - Dunedin & Otago Peninsula
After the drive to Dunedin, you will take a trip to the Otago Peninsula. On a boat tour, you can observe the only mainland colony of Royal Albatrosses in the world and at the same time see seals, dolphins, and rare Yellow-eyed penguins. Distance: approx. 300 km. Meals: Breakfast.
Dunedin - Oamaru - Twizel
In Dunedin you can visit historic buildings from the Gold Rush era before heading to Moeraki to see the mysterious Moeraki Boulders. The journey takes you through the Waitaki Valley to Twizel, where you will spend the night and admire Aoraki Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand. Distance: approx. 270 km. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Drive through the Mackenzie Country to Lake Tekapo, where you can take a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps if the weather is good. Then continue to Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island, with a short city tour. Distance: approx. 320 km. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Departure from Christchurch
The program ends after breakfast at the hotel in Christchurch. An airport transfer can be organized for an additional fee. Meals: Breakfast.
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Trip includes
- Experienced German-speaking OVERCROSS tour guide
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per program
- All national park fees
- Overnight stay in the aforementioned 3- and 4-star hotels
- Transport in modern, air-conditioned coaches with English-speaking driver
- Ferry crossing between North and South Island
- Luggage transport (maximum 20 kilos per person)
- Meals as per tour description: 15 x American breakfast/breakfast buffet, 5 x dinner, 1 x Hangi lunch
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Yes, most travelers need an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority), which must be applied for before entering.
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New Zealand has changeable weather. In summer (Dec.-Feb.) 20-30°C is typical, in winter (Jun.-Aug.) 5-15°C.
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Comfortable clothing, a weatherproof jacket, hiking shoes, and sun protection are recommended.
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Yes, helicopter flights, boat trips, or bungee jumping can be added on-site.
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The group size varies, usually between 10 and 20 people.
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