Wilderness and Natural Wonders of New Zealand for Over 50s
Explore New Zealand from top to bottom, taking in the highlights of the North and South Islands on this cultural and nature tour for over 50s. There’s whale watching, wine tasting and fiord cruising, plus opportunities to get a real insight into Maori culture, as we make our way from Christchurch up to Auckland. Uncover the Scottish heritage of Dunedin (gateway to the wildlife-filled Otago Peninsula), admire Napier’s art deco architecture, and sip flat whites in the artisan coffee shops of Wellington and Auckland.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
International flights
Included travel insurance
VIP door-to-door travel service
ACCOMMODATION
23 nights in hotels and 3 in flight
EXPERIENCES
Akaroa harbour cruise
Visits to Otago Peninsula (including Royal Albatross Centre); Fiordland National Park; Westland National Park; Church Road winery; Huka Falls; Te Puia; and Coromandel Peninsula
Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
4WD safari through Skippers Canyon
Haast River jet boat safari
TranzAlpine train
Kaikoura whale-watching cruise
Short orientation tour of Wellington
Tours of Napier and Auckland
Tamaki Village Maori cultural experience
Hole in the Rock cruise
FOOD & DRINK
28 meals: 23 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Day 1 - 2 UK to Christchurch
Meals included: None
Day 3 Christchurch
Meals included: None
Day 4 Akaroa
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Dunedin
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Otago Peninsula
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 - 10 Queenstown
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11 4WD Safari to Wanaka
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 12 Wanaka to Franz Josef
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 13 TranzAlpine to Kaikoura
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 14 Kaikoura
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 15 Picton to Wellington
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 16 Wellington
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 17 Napier
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 18 Taupo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 19 - 20 Rotorua
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner (day 19 only)
Day 21 Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 22 Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 23 Auckland
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 24 - 25 Bay of Islands
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 26 Auckland to UK
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 27 UK
Meals included: None
