A fully escorted 17-day New Zealand tour with 3-4* accommodation, 16 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included.
Complimentary airport lounge passes from a major UK airport for Spear Travel customers.
Meals included
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners are included during your guided tour.
3-4* accommodation
Stay in a selection of comfortable 3-4* hotels and lodges throughout the tour.
Fully escorted
Travel with a fully escorted group tour and enjoy premium coach transfers, local guides and included highlights.
YOUR JOURNEY
Experience New Zealand with a fully escorted Kirra tour.
This 17-day itinerary includes the best of the North and South Islands with guided touring, Waitomo Caves, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua culture, the TranzAlpine train experience, Marlborough wine country, Doubtful Sound and the Bay of Islands.
Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport and are currently TBC. Your tour package includes local taxes, coach travel, ferry travel, rail experiences and a luggage allowance of one piece hold luggage per person.
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YOUR ITINERARY
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17 days · 16 nights · New Zealand guided tour
Welcome to Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and meet your fully escorted tour group for the start of your New Zealand adventure.
Christchurch sightseeing
Explore Christchurch with local highlights and introduction to the city before heading south.
Christchurch – Waitomo
Travel to Waitomo to visit the famous glowworm caves and enjoy a guided experience.
Waitomo – Rotorua
Journey on to Rotorua and enjoy the region’s geothermal and Māori cultural attractions.
Rotorua culture & Lake Tarawera
Visit Lake Tarawera and the Buried Village on a day of iconic Rotorua experiences.
Lake Aniwhenua & Huka Falls
Enjoy scenic lakes and waterfalls, including Huka Falls, with guided local visits.
Rotorua – Wellington
Travel south to Wellington and enjoy the capital city’s culture and attractions.
Wellington – Nelson
Cross the Cook Strait by ferry and arrive in Nelson for coastal charm and relaxed sightseeing.
Nelson free time
Enjoy a day at leisure in Nelson with optional gallery visits, markets and beaches.
Nelson – Marlborough
Travel into Marlborough for vineyards, winery lunches and scenic countryside.
Marlborough wine & ferry
Enjoy a winery lunch experience and cross by ferry as you continue through the South Island.
Kaikoura & coastal travel
Travel along the rugged coast, visit Kaikoura and enjoy spectacular ocean views.
Arrowtown & Queenstown
Visit historic Arrowtown and arrive in Queenstown, the adventure capital.
Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise
Set out on a wilderness cruise through Doubtful Sound for unforgettable fjord scenery.
Hokonui Moonshine Museum
Discover the unique Hokonui Moonshine Museum and explore local Southland history.
TranzAlpine train experience
Enjoy the TranzAlpine rail journey with dramatic alpine scenery as you head back toward the north.
Auckland farewell
Arrive in Auckland and conclude your 17-day ultimate New Zealand tour.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Classic New Zealand experiences and guided touring.
Experienced tour guide
Travel in a luxury coach
Waitomo Caves experience
Lake Tarawera visit
Buried Village in Rotorua
Lake Aniwhenua cultural experience
Huka Falls
Mission Estate Winery lunch & wine tasting
Te Papa National Museum of New Zealand
Interislander ferry
Wither Hills winery lunch in Marlborough
Moeraki Boulders
Larnach Castle visit
Hokonui Moonshine Museum
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Visit Arrowtown
Greenstone and glass blowing factory visit
TranzAlpine train experience
Exclusive 10% saving on Kirra escorted tours
Complimentary airport lounge passes from a major UK airport
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Terms and conditions
Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing a twin room unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and may go up or down in price. Flight-inclusive packages are based on the cheapest UK departure airport; please ask for details.
Hotel grades, flights and experiences are subject to change at the supplier’s discretion. Includes local tax with no additional payment required on arrival. Flights, airport transfers and tour details are subject to confirmation.
Prices include one piece of hold luggage per person where indicated. Hays Travel LTD accepts no responsibility for incomplete forms or declined entries from countries visited.