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16 Days: The Perfectly Paced First-Time Tour to Australia & New Zealand

New Zealand

11 Days Air travel time: 10 Days, 9 Nights Land Journey. Begin in Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wellington, Rotorua, Maori Culture, Auckland

Best First Time Journey to New Zealand

Featuring Shangri-La & Sofitel Brands


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Meet Journey's New Zealand Tour: New Zealand's North and South Islands

EXPLORE NEW ZEALAND — 
Sydney delights with both history, culture and cuisine as we begin our adventure through Australia. Enjoy our Journey Exclusive on the harbour, and delight at the sails of the Opera House. We're off to the red center and Ayer's Rock - known as Uluru - for a vivid presentation of color (and cuisine under the Southern Hemisphere). The Great Barrier Reef and amazing Rainforest of northern Queensland delight before we arrive beautiful Melbourne. We had South, to the South Island of New Zealand to Queenstown, and take in the amazing sights including Milford Sound. Then we head North to Auckland and the culture of the Maori.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOURNEY:

  • OPTIONAL TOUR OF AUSTRALIA: INQUIRE ABOUT COMBINING AUSTRALIA WITH NEW ZEALAND
    Sydney. Ayer's Rock. Sunshine Coast. Great Barrier Reef.
  • QUEENSTOWN, 3 Days, 3 Nights
     Enjoy the South Island's jewel of Queenstown, Milford Sound and the beauty of New Zealand.
  • WELLINGTON, 2 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS
  • HAMILTON, 3 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS
    From volcanic tubes to amazing wines: we take in the Waitomo Caves, as we learn about the Maori culture
  • TOUR FINALE: AUCKLAND, 2 Days, 2 Nights.

THIS IS WHY WE SUGGEST JOURNEY FOR YOUR VACATION TO NEW ZEALAND:

  • Hand-Picked Select Deluxe and Classic Accommodations
  • DINING: Our amazing included Dinners in Deluxe feature Unlimited Premium Beverages; 25 Meals: 15 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches/Aperitivo Lunches, 8 Journey Style Dinners, 1 Wine Tasting
  • SPECIAL ACCESS: Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions, Special Access.
  • LAUNDRY SERVICE: Journey's Complimentary Mid-Tour Laundry Service
  • SMALL GROUP BENEFITS: Unique to Journey: No Up-Selling on tour (compare with mainstream tour operators), No Big Buses, No Big Groups
  • Journey Tour Captains relate to you, Friendly Expert Guides delight you!
  • On Tour Transportation with Included Portage: Micro-coach, Jet Travel (quoted separately)
  • Fees, taxes and gratuities excluding the Tour Captain

The Lands Down Under: Australia & New Zealand

ENJOY OUR UNIQUE APPROACH TO TRAVELING
We don't do buses. We don't do large groups.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DELUXE AND CLASSIC?
Journey's selection of Deluxe and Classic hotels are not just centrally located, but in the Historical Centers and sections of towns you want to be in. The Deluxe package includes a full, hot daily breakfast (table service or buffet), 8 of the 14 dinners and 4+ to 5 Star hotel properties featuring large, air-conditioned guestrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Journey's Classic package includes a daily continental breakfast, Melbourne Welcome Dinner (guests may upgrade to the total 8 dinners included for $650 per person), and 3 to 4 Star hotel properties featuring air-conditioned guestrooms with ensuite bathrooms.



 

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1-3: QUEENSTOWN | DAY 4-5: WELLINGTON | DAY 6-8: HAMILTON | DAY 9-10: AUCKLAND

 

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Chapter 1: Queenstown

DAY 1: WELCOME TO Queenstown, NZ
Queenstown, NZ

Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel, to freshen up and then meet for our Discovery Walk.

Orientation Walk IconDiscovery Walk: Queenstown

You will meet the Journey Tour Captain for a walk-through of Queenstown.

Journey Dinners IconWelcome to Queenstown Dinner: The cuisine of New Zealand kicks off the dining experience

Tonight you will join your Journey Tour Captain for a special welcome to Queenstown dinner complete with premium beverages and wine from the region.

Journey Hotels IconAccommodation in Queenstown, 3 Nights with breakfast

DeluxeSofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa or Similar
Classic: Classic Hotel


DAY 2: THE MILFORD SOUND EXPERIENCE

Milford Sound

Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: Milford Sound Cruise & Fiordland National Park

This morning we make our way to Milford Sound to enjoy a cruise through the sound. Enjoy our included round-trip scenic flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes and tumbling waterfalls as we journey into the Fiordland National Park.

We return to Queenstown to enjoy the balance of the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Your Journey Tour Captain will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Queenstown at your leisure.


DAY 3: DAY AT LEISURE ON THE SOUTH ISLAND

Enjoy a comlete day at leisure.

Perhaps it's a day for a spa experience, or the exciting Shotover River Jet Adventure or a Nature Tour in a 4WD vehicle —  the options are endless — inquire for details.

Tonight, enjoy dinner in Queenstown or join the Tour Captain for an optional outing.

Chapter 2: North Island

Day 4: WELCOME TO THE NORTH

The North Island springs to life in Wellington as we make our home for the next 2 days and nights.

Journey Dinners IconWelcome to Wellington Dinner: The cuisine of the north island of New Zealand kicks off the dining experience

Tonight you will join your Journey Tour Captain for a special welcome to Wellington dinner complete with premium beverages and wine from the region.

Journey Hotels IconAccommodation in Wellington, 2 Nights with breakfast

Deluxe: Sofitel Wellington or Similar
Classic: Inquire.

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DAY 5: WELLINGTON
Great Barrier Reef

Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: Martinborough Wine & Wild Coast Tour

Today we take in the amazing scenery from Wellington to Martinborough along with the Hutt Valley, Rimutaka Ranges, the Wairarapa Coast and Lake Onoke combined with delcious and award winning wine tasting —  the perfect day.


Chapter 3: Maori Culture

DAY 6: WAITOMO CAVES

We make our way to the Waitomo Caves and learn of the Maori Culture through the beautiful lands of the north island. We arrive Hamilton our home for the night.

Journey Hotels IconAccommodation in Hamilton, 2 Nights with breakfast

Deluxe: Lake Karaporio Lodge or Similar
Classic: Inquire.


 

DAY 7: TO HOBBITON

Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: Hobbiton & Sights Adventure

We make our way to Hobbiton for a special visit to this interesting area of New Zealand.

We return to our lodge for a free evening.


Chapter 4: Auckland

Day 8: WELCOME TO AUCKLAND

Great Barrier Reef

This morning we make our way to Auckland. Upon arrival, we freshen up and then enjoy a welcome reception and dinner.

Sightseeing IconToday's Adventure: Exploring more of the North Island

We make our way to our hotel for the night.

Journey Dinners IconWelcome Dinner

Your Journey Tour Captain hosts the welcome dinner tonight.

Journey Hotels IconAccommodation, 2 Nights

Deluxe: Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour or Similar
Classic: Classic Hotel

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DAY 9: DAY AT LEISURE

Enjoy a complete day at leisure

Then tonight, meet for our special farewell experience.

Prosecco IconOur Special Journey Finalé

After returning to our hotel, enjoy some leisure time and then meet on the terrace for our special Aperitif to celebrate our time together. It has been a Journey of Adventure and Discovery, along with making new friends! Until our next Journey —  only the best travels!

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DAY 10: DEPARTURE DAY

Breakfast is included this morning should you have time before your departure.

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