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Custom tour in New Zealand, from North Island to South Island

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From : 6 050 € / person
Duration: 18 days / 14 nights

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Discover New Zealand like never before thanks to this circuit designed and created for you! This destination ticks all the boxes for a thrilling journey between nature, culture and discovery.

The best of the two islands in 15 days and on a half-board basis. Being able to visit the two islands with a French-speaking guide is an opportunity that must be seized. Stop by some of the most incredible parts of this country, and don't miss a beat. Discover the program organized for you by our team of travel designers!

 

During this tailor-made tour in New Zealand, you will cross the following regions :

  • Auckland
  • Whiting
  • Rotorua
  • Napier
  • Wellington
  • Picton
  • Blenheim
  • Punakaiki
  • Greymouth
  • Fox Glacier
  • Haast pass
  • Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
  • Te Anau
  • Dunedin
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Christchurch

From Auckland to Wellington

Start your tailor-made tour in Auckland; the City of Sails. Overlooked by the Sky Tower, the city of Auckland is the largest city in the country. It has a rich culture and huge volcanoes blending into the landscape like sleeping giants. Continue your North Island tour to Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula. On site, enjoy the city's spectacular coastline, white sand beaches and dense forests. Stop in Rotorua where the second largest lake in all of New Zealand is located. Napier is a colorful city known for its art-deco style architecture. Take the opportunity to stroll through its original town center and its vestiges converted into buildings and offices for everyday life. Wellington has an arts scene that you can't find anywhere else. 

Discover world famous sites 

Then go to Picton, a small town located between hills and the sea. Some buildings bear witness to the colonial influence that reigned over the city before. Blenheim, the capital of Malborough, is one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand. This more than pleasant climate makes it favorable for the cultivation of vines in the northeast of the south island of the country. Your tour continues to Punakaiki; a small town in the west of the south island offering an idyllic spectacle thanks to its many landscapes. The town has some unique sights including the famous Pancake Rocks – limestone boulders resembling pancakes that geyser out of the sea during high tide. 

Breathtaking New Zealand landscapes

The city of Greymouth, has the highest peak in New Zealand; Mount Cook. Fox Glacier is a glacier measuring over 13 km in length in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. During this tailor-made circuit, cross the Col de Haast. Known as the country's longest highway, the Haast Pass highlights some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery. Also discover Queenstown: the capital of adventure. This name was given to it because you can do several activities there, including; skiing, the Gondola and thrilling activities. Milford Sound is the most beautiful fjord in the whole country. This one is located in the Fiordland National Park and has huge mountains surrounded by waters and sublimated by Miter Peak. 

Also discover Te Anau: a peaceful seaside town with a spectacular lake setting. The city of Dunedin has landscapes that look like Scotland. Lake Tekapo is a city located on the shore of Lake Tekapo. This lake owes its origin to the melting of glaciers and a mixture of rock dust giving it this turquoise blue color. Finally, visit Christchurch where the famous cathedral of the same name is located. This city, being the capital of Canterbury, is one of the largest metropolises in the country. On site, discover its famous museum and the fabulous botanical garden bringing together the magnificent flora of New Zealand. 

How to prepare for your tailor-made stay in New Zealand?

To go to New Zealand, you will need:

  • A passport valid for 3 months after the scheduled return date.
  • Proof of a complete vaccination schedule (except for those who cannot be vaccinated, for medical reasons, for those under 16 years old.)
  • Complete an online declaration (online declaration.)
  • Proof of obtaining the NZeTA (electronic travel authorization and tourist tax for nature conservation valid for two years).

When to make a tailor-made trip to New Zealand?

The best times to visit New Zealand are spring to fall, from October to the end of March.

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This price includes:

  • Flights Paris / Auckland and Christchurch / Paris in economy class (possible departure from Nice or Lyon)
  • Airport and security taxes (350 euros to date)
  • Service of a French-speaking driver guide throughout the stay
  • The ferry crossing between Wellington and Picton
  • Half board (14 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch in Milford Sound, 11 wine dinners not included, 3 free dinners)
  • The following activities : dinner at the Sky Tower revolving panoramic restaurant, boat trip to Whitianga, entry to Te Puia geothermal park and Maori cultural center with Hangi dinner, visit to Wai O Tapu, Cape Kidnappers bus tour, visit to a vineyard and tasting, visit to the Shantytown village, gondola ride to the Queenstown mountain restaurant, 2h15 cruise in Milford Fiord + underwater observatory, 1h cruise on the Monarch and visit to the Penguin Place reserve in Dunedin.
  • Parks and hiking access rights managed by the DOC (Department Of Conservation Concession). Copies of our DOC * concessions on request, see below.
  • Insurance and compulsory licenses (Passenger Service License).
  • Hotel transport ?? airport ?? hotel
  • Airport and security taxes
  • Accommodation for 15 nights in 3 or 4 star establishments – accommodation and breakfast
  • Assistance from our correspondent at destination during the entire stay
  • A travel diary with guide and destination information

This price does not include:

  • Meals not mentioned above
  • Personal expenses such as drinks or excursions
  • Comprehensive property and casualty insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Departure taxes (removed from Auckland and Christchurch)
  • Tips to the guide
  • An evolution of the tax rate or the introduction of new taxes
  • Drinks and personal expenses.
  • Single room supplement (contact us)
  • Extension Australia (contact us)

Please note this is a non-private circuit. Possibility of privatization with supplement.

Depending on the time of your flight, last visits then transfer to the airport and return flight.
Possibility of pre-tour or post-tour, guided or auto-tour. Contact us for a quote.

Departures from France 2 days before the date of the circuit and return to France 1 day after the end of the circuit.

  • Maximum participants: 15 people
  • Minimum 4 participants

Prices from, per person, on a double basis, subject to availability at the time of booking. Example of price for a departure in May 2024, excluding the Christmas period and school holidays.

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  • Formalities and visa

The visa is useless for stays less than 3 months, provided you have a valid round trip ticket.

  • Health (mandatory vaccines, recommended vaccines)

No vaccine is required.

  • Currency and official language

The currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). 1.00 € = 1.66305 NZD
The official languages ​​are English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language.

  • Useful addresses

French Embassy 
Sovereign Building - 13th Floor - 34-42 Manners Street PO Box 11343
6142 Wellington
Phone: +64 4 384 25 55

Embassy of New Zealand
7ter, Leonardo da Vinci street
75116 Paris
Phone: 01.45.01.43.43


Best season to leave
 : New Zealand enjoys a semi-tropical climate in the north with mild temperatures but it is subject to strong winds from Antarctica in the south with heavy rains on the west of the massif. We recommend that you travel to New Zealand between October and April.

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France - Auckland

In flight

Arrival in Auckland

Arrival at Auckland airport in the middle of the day. You will be greeted by your French speaking guide. Settle in to your hotel for a moment of rest or go and explore the city with the other participants.
For dinner in the evening, a table will be ready for you at the rotating panoramic restaurant of the Sky Tower, which dominates the city from the top of its 320 meters.
Night in Auckland.

Auckland - Whitianga (200km, 3h10)

Departure in the early morning to the Coromandel peninsula, which is a real mix between its dense forests, spectacular coastlines, and white sand beaches. Continue on to Whitianga, by the ocean. A boat ride is planned along the side and to Cathedral Cove beach.
Night in Whitianga.

Whitianga - Rotorua (260km, 3h40)

Take the road back to Rotorua with many stops as in Waihi and its open pit gold mine. At the end of this majestic scenic route, visit Rotorua and its Maori cultural center. Free time will be left for shopping or other optional activities such as a seaplane flight over the volcanic region of Rotorua.
Towards the end of the day, go visit the Te Puia geothermal park with its geysers, bubbling mud pools and see your first Kiwis, which are New Zealand's "symbol" birds.
The evening will be based on traditional songs and dances, including the famous haka, and will end with a Hangi dinner.
Night in Rotorua.

Rotorua - Napier (230km, 3h40)

Visit during the morning, the sacred waters of Wai-o-taipu, its geyser (it erupts every day at 10:15 am sharp), and its fascinating palette of colors. Also stop by Huka Falls, located on the Waikato River. They are known for their turquoise color and especially their water flow.
Then reach Lake Taupo, which is a crater of a voldan that last erupted 2000 years ago. Supposedly, the explosion was of such violence, that it was possible to observe it as far as China.
End of the day around Napier and visit to a vineyard in the region.
Overnight in Napier.

 

Napier - Wellington (320km, 4h30)

Excursion at the beginning of the day to Cape Kidnappers then take the road towards Wellington, which is the southernmost capital in the world. Climb Mount Victoria to enjoy stunning views of the bay.
A visit of the city is planned.
Night at Wellingtion.

Wellingtion - Piction (3h10 Ferry) - Blenheim (30km, 30min)

Visit another part of the city before joining the ferry to cross the Cook Strait and finally arrive on the South Island. You will be amazed by the view of the Marlborough Sounds.
Arrival at Picton Harbor before heading back to the Marlborough wine region.
Night in Blenheim.

Blenhein - Punakaiki - Greymouth (330km, 4h40)

The tour will take you to the West Coast passing through Nelson Lakes National Park, and Buller Gorge. During the afternoon, the observation of a sea lion colony is planned at Cape Foulwind.
Drive to Punakaiki and its impressive Pancake Rocks.
Overnight in Greymouth.

Greymouth - Fox Glacier (200km - 2h40)

Visit of ShantyTown, which is a village of gold diggers which was reconstituted. Next, head to Hokitika, which is famous for its jade factory (once used by the Maori for adorning tools or weapons).
After this shopping break, head for the glacier de fox. An overflight of glaciers by helicopter will be offered, with supplement.
Overnight at Fox Glacier.

Fox Glacier - Haast Pass - Queenstown (330km - 4h30)

You will take the most beautiful road in the country through this road which will make you vary the pleasures and landscapes. Drive through the forest of Mt Aspiring National Park. Little by little, the plains give way to glacial lakes surrounded by mountains. Break in Wanaka before returning to Queenstown. For the evening, a table will be set up for you at the altitude restaurant, which you will reach by cable car.
Overnight in Queenstown.

Queenstown 

Free day in the city.
Several activities will be offered to you, such as a jetboat, a cruise on Lake Wakatipu, or a 4 × 4 outing to the filming locations of the Lord of the Rings movie.
Overnight in Queenstown.

 

Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau (410km - 6h15)

Cruise past Lake Wakatipu while crossing the plains of the Southland before reaching Te Anau, located by the lake of the same name. Take the scenic drive to Milford Sound, the world's most famous fjord. A 2 hour cruise is included in your program, followed by a visit to the underwater observatory.
Overnight at Te Anau.

Te Anau - Dunedin (290km, 4h)

Departure for the Scottish-style town of Dunedin. Walk there and discover its lovely history, that of a city nicknamed "nature capital"
Embark on a XNUMX-hour Monarch cruise in Otago Bay, then follow up with a visit to the Penguin Place private reserve and the observation of yellow-eyed penguins.
Overnight on Dunedin.

Dunedin - Tekapo (300km, 4h)

Go up the coast with a stop by Moeraki. A lunch break will be in Oamaru, a charming town that has kept its aura of the time. End the day with your arrival in Tekapo, a town located in the center of the island, which owes its fame to its lake, its small chapel, and a pretty mountain range in the background.
Night in Tekapo.

Tekapo - Christchurch (230km, 3h00)

End of stay with arrival in Christchurch. Visit of the city and the museum of Canterbury and / or the botanical garden.
Overnight in Christchurch.

Christchurch - France

Arrival in France

From the North Island to the South Island, the best of New Zealand in 15 days

  • The originality of the circuit with a passage through the Coromandel Peninsula and Dunedin
  • Guaranteed departure from 4 people
  • Visit of the two islands in 15 days and half-board
  • French and experienced guides
  • Local assistance
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