Best of New Zealand: Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch

Tour, Non-escorted tour

Best of New Zealand
Experience all of New Zealand's wonders on this entertaining self-driving itinerary that includes both the North and South islands. Along the way, you'll discover the country's natural beauty with its alpine scenery, waterfalls, rainforests, hot springs and geysers. Your adventure starts with visits to Rotorua, taking a surreal tour through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Relax at a Polynesian spa, bathing in one of their naturally heated mineral pools. At the Kiwi House, you'll have a rare opportunity to see this flightless bird up-close. Experience an authentic Maori welcoming ceremony and their riveting haka war dance, then start your South island adventure with a scenic flight to Christchurch. Enjoy the stunning views from Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, overlooking a network of glaciers. Board a cruise boat in Milford Sound, while marveling at the wonders of the fjord's glacier-scarred rock walls and waterfalls. In Queenstown, opt for taking an exhilarating ride on their Skyline Gondola.

Includes:

Private arrival and departure transfers per city
1 Night Auckland
Private Waitomo Tour with Lunch from Auckland - 8 Hours
Deluxe Lake Spa Entrance Ticket Bathing
2 Nights Rotorua
Shared Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience - 3 Hours
1 Night Christchurch
3 Nights Queenstown
Shared Milford Tour and Cruise from Queenstown - 12 Hours
Daily Breakfast

Interests

Educational and Learning

The Avanti Difference

Group Travel

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Avanti Destinations connects the components for customized international travel utilizing our technology and educated staff. Working exclusively with travel advisors, we deliver a unique vacation experience to individuals and groups.

WHO WE ARE

Avanti Destinations is Americas premier travel management specialist located in Portland, Oregon. Since 1981, we have worked exclusively with Travel Advisors and we're excited about helping you and your clients design their custom travel experience. We are recognized as the pre-eminent provider of independent travel in Europe, Central & South America, Asia, North Africa & the Middle East, and the South Pacific focused on delivering authentic experiences with great service. We deliver personally selected products backed by excellent customer service and we use innovative technology with a human touch. We are committed to providing mutual respect and appreciation for our employees, customers, and suppliers.

WHAT WE DO

We offer hotels, airfare, rail transportation, car rentals, transfer services and authentic local experiences in Europe, Central & South America, Asia, North Africa & the Middle East, and the South Pacific. We create unique and meaningful vacations by providing travel agents with the quality services, products and expertise.

WHY US

By tackling the difficult and complex aspects of travel, we make sure customized trips, from 1-50 people, can be booked quickly and efficiently but with a consistent quality product.