Introduction

12 Feb 2028 - 18 Feb 2028

Kia Ora!  Nau mai haere mai ki Aotearoa / Hello!  Welcome to our place, New Zealand.  While touring through our country, you’ll learn quite a bit about the history, the culture, the land and the language through a range of experiences throughout the islands.  We have three official languages - English, Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.  Te Reo Māori is currently going through a significant revival and seen through initiatives such as Te Wiki o te reo Māori / Māori Language Week, Te Reo signs for many or New Zealand’s cities & landmarks.  A great way to embrace the culture is to learn basic greetings. 

  • Kia ora / Hello 

  • Mōrena / Good morning 

  • Kei te pēhea koe? / How are you? 

  • Kei te pai / Good 

  • Ka kite anō / See you later 

  • Mā te wā / See you next time 

Start

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

Start

12 Feb 2028

day 0

Tides Hotel Nelson

1 night

RO

12 Feb 2028

13 Feb 2028

day 1

Beachfront Hotel Hokitika Hokitika

1 night

RO

13 Feb 2028

14 Feb 2028

day 2

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef

1 night

RO

14 Feb 2028

15 Feb 2028

day 3

Blue Peaks Lodge & Apartments Queenstown

2 nights

RO

15 Feb 2028

17 Feb 2028

day 5

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel Twizel

1 night

D,B&B

17 Feb 2028

Key

RO: Room Only

D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Nelson: Tides Hotel

Hokitika: Beachfront Hotel Hokitika

Franz Josef: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Queenstown: Blue Peaks Lodge & Apartments

Twizel: Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel

Fast Facts

7 Days / 6 Nights

Reference Number: 19722

0 guest

Travellers

Included / Excluded

Includes:

  • Your local, professional and knowledgeable Driver-Guide 
  • Private vehicle   
  • Airport transfers (Exclusive OR Shared)  
  • Clean and comfortable accommodation  
  • Free time in locations to relax  
  • Tours of each town visited 
  • Wilsons Abel Tasman: Vista Happy Hour Cruise
  • West Coast Wildlife Centre: VIP Backstage Pass (Indoor Attraction + Kiwi & Tuatara Tours)
  • Real NZ: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining- Vintage Steamship

Excludes:

  • Flights 
  • Optional activities, if not mentioned above 
  • Meals, if not mentioned above 
  • Travel Insurance 

Nelson: Tides Hotel

Hokitika: Beachfront Hotel Hokitika

Franz Josef: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Queenstown: Blue Peaks Lodge & Apartments

Twizel: Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel

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