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NZ: North & South Island

Name: NZ: North & South Island
Brand: Contiki
Price: 1899.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (390 reviews)

Queenstown

Auckland

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Travel Queenstown to Auckland through New Zealand’s iconic landscapes and culture.

This 16-day New Zealand trip brings the icons together from Queenstown to Auckland: geothermal valleys, Māori culture, glacier-carved landscapes and coastal beauty. Cruise Milford Sound, see Franz Josef Glacier, cross Arthur’s Pass and take in Christchurch before spotting seals in Kaikōura. Then head north to stay beneath Mount Ruapehu, feel the force of Huka Falls and meet kiwis in Rotorua. Fjords, mountains, wildlife and iconic landscapes all come together in one scenic journey.

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What you'll get from this trip

From£1899ppStandard price £2109 pp

Price is based on Twin room, departing on 7 November 2026.

Same trip, northbound. Starting in Queenstown, ending in Auckland.

Average 45 people

What's included:

Coach
5 nights in Hostel
5 nights in Hotel
1 night in Special Stay
16 Experiences
15 Breakfasts
4 Dinners

What you'll see and do

Discover the moments that make this trip unforgettable — from must-see sights to optional adventures.

What's not included:

Flights to/from the start/end location
Travel insurance
Free-time add-ons

Trip Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

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Trusted Customer

5/5

08/31/2026 06:26:25

Such a good time, no notes

Trusted Customer

5/5

07/29/2026 09:52:17

Had the most incredible trip!! The activities offered were so fun and so well organised. *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were AMAZING- super fun and knowledgeable to talk to and brought the vibes!

Trusted Customer

5/5

07/29/2026 08:21:00

Great, easy to navigate The trip exceeded all of my expectations. It was my first time travelling with Contiki, and it definitely won’t be my last. Our Trip Manager and bus driver were both outstanding and made the experience even more enjoyable. Their organisation, knowledge, and positive

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Trusted Customer

4.5/5

07/29/2026 07:46:27

Everything was planned well, had so many options of activities to do. All of which were explained and organised well. When things didn’t go to plan our trip team were really helpful and kept up positive communications with the details. All up was an amazing trip had sooo much fun

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

07/20/2026 11:27:21

I LOVED this tour! This was my second Contiki and it matched the enjoyment, energy, and atmosphere of the first trip which was super cool to experience again. I love how smooth most things went and all the accomodations were great and the coach was good too.