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Taste of New Zealand | Travel Answers
from $3,099 pp

  • Duration: 8 Nights
  • Destinations: New Zealand

Experience the best of New Zealand in 8 nights. Spend 2 nights in Auckland, exploring its harbors and vibrant city life. Then head to Rotorua for 2 nights of geothermal wonders and rich Maori culture. Wrap up with 4 nights in Queenstown, where adventure meets stunning alpine scenery—perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.

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Included With Your Trip

Inclusions

  • Round-trip airfare on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles to Auckland, returning from Queenstown
  • Domestic airfare from Rotorua to Queenstown
  • One-way private arrival transfer Auckland Airport to Hotel
  • 2 nights Auckland, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, Standard Room
    • Auckland City Revealed 3-hour experience
  • One-way Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton
  • 2-nights Rotorua, Sudima Lake Rotorua, Superior Room including breakfast
    • Te Po Combo Cultural Experience including hangi dinner
  • One-way Queenstown arrival transfers Queenstown Airport to Hotel
  • 4-nights Queenstown, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, Standard Room
    • Full-day Milford Sound Glass Room Coach, Cruise, Coach
  • Breakfast daily
  • US/foreign taxes and fees including September 11 Security Fee

Exclusions

  • New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) NZ$17 on free APP or NZ$23 if completed online. An IVL fee of NZ$100 is also payable on application.
Additional Information

Discover the essence of Aotearoa on this 8-night Taste of New Zealand vacation, combining natural wonders, rich culture, and unforgettable experiences. Your journey begins with round-trip airfare on Air New Zealand from Los Angeles to Auckland, with a return from Queenstown, and includes a domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown for a seamless travel experience.

Touch down in Auckland and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city. Spend two nights at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, the perfect base to explore New Zealand’s largest city. Get your bearings on the Auckland City Revealed tour, a guided 3-hour introduction to the city's highlights.

From Auckland, travel to Rotorua with a magical stop at Hobbiton, where movie magic meets lush countryside. Spend two nights at the Sudima Lake Rotorua, where breakfast is included each morning. Immerse yourself in Maori culture with the Te Pō Combo Cultural Experience, featuring traditional storytelling, performances, and a hangi feast under the stars.

A short flight whisks you to Queenstown, where you’ll enjoy a transfer to your hotel and four nights at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown. Surrounded by stunning mountains and lake views, Queenstown is your gateway to adventure. A highlight of your stay is a full-day Milford Sound excursion, including scenic coach travel and a cruise in a premium glass-roof vessel through one of the world’s most breathtaking fjords.

This carefully curated itinerary blends city charm, cultural immersion, and jaw-dropping scenery for a true taste of New Zealand.

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Start: May 1, 2025
End: June 25, 2025
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*Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements apply. Advertised pricing reflects low season pricing. Seasonal surcharges apply for travel outside this season. Black-out dates may apply. Prices are current at time of posting (04/22/2025) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed, due to seasonal surcharges and currency fluctuations. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | PC-1282498. Please refer to vendor brochure or their website for general information, itineraries and all terms, conditions and responsibility statements Additional conditions may apply.

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