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Journeys: Discover New Zealand, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 11 nights · with G Adventures

Journeys: Discover New Zealand

A small-group, 11-night escorted tour with G Adventures across New Zealand’s North and South Islands, combining flights, trains, boats and vans to reach fjords, glowworm caves and vineyards.

Duration
11 nights
Departures
3 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand
Operator
G Adventures
From
£5,599
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Sheep shearing demonstration on Canterbury Plains

  2. Glowworm caves tour at Waitomo

  3. TranzAlpine train journey through Southern Alps

  4. Wilderness day cruise in Fiordland National Park

  5. Dark Sky experience at Lake Tekapo

About the trip

This eleven-night tour by G Adventures offers a steady exploration of New Zealand’s diverse landscapes and cultural corners. Beginning in the Auckland region, it weaves through Waiheke Island’s vineyards before descending to the geothermal heart of Rotorua. Travelling through a mixture of private vehicle, train, boat and plane, the itinerary continues south with visits to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and the remote Kohutapu community in Murupara.

The journey takes in the scenic TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to the Southern Alps, along with stops in places such as Lake Tekapo, known for its dark sky reserve, and Queenstown, a town framed by lakeshore and mountains. Notable experiences include a sheep shearing demonstration on the Canterbury Plains and a wilderness cruise through Fiordland National Park to seek out wildlife and waterfalls. The small-group format and the guidance of a National Geographic Expedition Leader provide company and local knowledge while allowing for moments of independent discovery.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Auckland
  2. 2 Rotorua
  3. 3 Waitomo
  4. 4 Christchurch
  5. 5 Lake Tekapo
  6. 6 Queenstown

Itinerary

The route

  1. Auckland

  2. Rotorua

  3. Waitomo

  4. Christchurch

  5. Lake Tekapo

  6. Queenstown

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Journeys: Discover New Zealand?
Journeys: Discover New Zealand is a 11 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Journeys: Discover New Zealand?
Journeys: Discover New Zealand is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Journeys: Discover New Zealand cost?
Prices for Journeys: Discover New Zealand start from £5,599, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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