The Long White Cloud
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- Fitness Level: Easy
- Duration: 19 Days
- Tour Code: NZIJ
This expedition will invite you to become immersed in ancient Maori culture, and some of the planet's most pristine wilderness.
Traverse New Zealandās North and South Islands, from the hot pools of Franz Josef/Waiau, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERĀ® Experience in Dunedin, to the brave depths of Queenstown, the adventure capital. Explore extraordinary landscapes and ancient heritage, as you encounter New Zealand as few have seen it before.
Prices are per person, in USD
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$10,053.00 Adult Twin
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$13,138.00 Single

Journey Overview
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- Overnight Stays
- Sightseeing

Your 24/25 Journey Itinerary
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1 Welcome to Christchurch
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Board a private transfer to your hotel. Tonight, meet your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception with local wines and canapƩs.
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2 Christchurch ā Tranz Alpine - Franz Josef/Waiau
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Travel through the Southern Alps aboard TranzAlpine train. From Arthurās Pass, visit the small town of Hokitika. Continue to Franz Josef/Waiau, where youāll spend two nights in an eco-friendly retreat nestled in the wilderness.
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3 Franz Josef/Waiau (Relaxed Start)
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This morning, explore Franz Josef/Waiau, where a local guide explains the history behind the imposing Franz Josef Glacier/KÄ Roimata o Hine Hukatere.
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4 Franz Josef/Waiau ā Arrowtown - Queenstown
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Discover the Haast River this morning as you journey its length in a fully enclosed river jet boat. Stop at Makarora, then explore the heritage goldsettlement of Arrowtown, before an orientation of breathtaking Queenstown.
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5 Queenstown at Leisure
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Enjoy Queenstown your way! Perhaps join a wine tour and taste some of Central Otagoās world-renowned Pinot Noir.
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6 Queenstown at Leisure
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Make the most of your extended stay in Queenstown. Perhaps take a peaceful cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealandās oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station. Tonight, enjoy a Local Dining Experience in one of Queenstownās most exclusive restaurants.
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7 Queenstown ā Te Anau - Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
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Travel south along Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, which is nestled on the shores of the South Islandās largest lake. Stop for lunch at a local farm, where you will hear stories of life on the land and meet a cuddly animal or two. Continue through the rainforest of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fiordland National Park, sighting glaciers, and mountain ranges en route to the amazing Mirror Lake before driving through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel. Spend the night aboard the iconic Milford Mariner and wake up in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiordās spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains, and diverse wildlife such as seals, penguins, and dolphins. Hear from the specialist nature guide on board or choose to explore the shoreline by kayak or small boat. The Milford Mariner offers the facilities of a larger ship while retaining the intimate atmosphere of a small ship. Onboard facilities are made up of spacious viewing decks, a dining saloon with fully licensed bar, as well as an observation lounge. Dining included in your cruise are hors dāoeuvres followed by a sumptuous three-course meal, as well as a choice between continental or a cooked breakfast.
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8 Milford Sound/Piopiotahi - Invercargill
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Leave Fiordland National Park and journey to Invercargill. A city obsessed with motoring history, there are tributes to speed legends across town, from Burt Munro to Bill Richardson and his shed full of classic vehicles. Enjoy a tour of the largest private collection of its type in the world.
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9 Invercargill (Stewart Island)
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Board a ferry at Bluff and cruise to the pristine Stewart Island. Later, join a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and see diverse flora and birdlife.
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10 Invercargill - Dunedin
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Enjoy a relaxed start in Invercargill before departing for Dunedin. Visit Dunedin Craft Distillers, the first distillery in Aotearoa New Zealand and one of only a handful worldwide, to produce botanical spirits from surplus bread and bakery products that would otherwise go to landfill. Discover on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTERĀ® Experience how owners, Jenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell do it, on a āBread to Bottle Tourā which takes you through the process used to turn bread into spirits. Venture just next door for a special chocolate tasting journey at OCHO Chocolate.
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11 Dunedin ā Christchurch
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Travel up the east coast through Omarau and Timaru to Christchurch.
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12 Christchurch ā Kaikoura - Wellington
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Travel along the Pacific coast to KaikÅura. Continue to the seaside village of Picton and later, cross the Cook Strait to Wellington.
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13 Wellington at Leisure
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Today see Wellington your way. Perhaps visit the urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia/Te MÄra a TÄne, or Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand.
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14 Wellington ā Hawkeās Bay
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Travel through the dairy farming land of Manawatu to Napier. Enjoy a Local Dining Experience at Craggy Range winery.
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15 Napier (Relaxed Start)
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Join a local guide for a vintage car tour through Napier and surrounding areas. Youāll learn about the earthquake that destroyed the city in 1931 and hear stories of the people that led the rebuild in the Art Deco style.
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16 Hawkeās Bay ā Rotorua
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Continue your journey to Rotorua, where this afternoon, armed with a packed lunch, you'll join a local guide for a cultural walking eco-tour to discover the jurassic Whirinaki Forest, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERĀ® Experience.
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17 Rotorua - Redwoods Treewalk
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Ascend the breathtaking Redwoods Treewalk for an elevated birdās eye view of the 120-year old redwood giants. At the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, passionate conservationists reveal how they are saving the kiwi population, one incubated egg at a time. Tonight, visit Te PÄ TÅ« MÄori Experience. TÅ« Te RÄ is a celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient MÄori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a seasonal canapĆ© and complementary chef choice aperitif, and a seasonal three-course dinner.
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18 Rotorua ā Caveworld Waitomo - Auckland
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Make your way to the famous Caveworld Waitomo for an exclusive 5-star Eco Glowworm experience in Footwhistle Cave. Later, travel to Auckland. This evening, toast your tour at a Celebration Dinner.
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19 Farewell from Auckland
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Your epic New Zealand journey comes to an end this morning and you are transferred to Auckland Airport for your onward flight.
Unique Highlights
Authentic and Engaging Experiences
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Immerse
Immerse
Embrace the traditional MÄori greeting at Te PÄ TÅ« MÄori Experience, and immerse yourself in Jurassic rainforest.
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Indulge
Indulge
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Craggy Range Winery in Hawkeās Bay, a region blessed with fertile soils.
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Explore
Explore
Join a nature guide on the breathtaking Milford Track, and discover the luminous shimmer of the Footwhistle Cave
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Relax
Relax
Wake up to the wonder of fiordland on your Milford Mariner cruise, and take a deep breath and unwind at Te Waonui Forest Retreat.
Additional Information
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What's Included
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- 30 meals including 18 breakfasts, 12 dinners, Welcome Drinks
- Specialist team of two highly experienced Journey Director and Driver Guide
- Local Specialists (Guides)
- Mixture of boutique, unique and 5-star hotels
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What to Bring
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- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Warm layers in cooler months, and a waterproof layer
- Camera
- A sense of adventure
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Fitness Requirements
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- Low level of fitness required
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Dining
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- 18 Full buffet breakfasts
- 8 Dinner with wine
- 3 Local Dining Experiences
- 1 Celebration Dinner
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Flight Information
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Flights are not included in holiday price.
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
- Day 19: Flights to depart anytime from Auckland Airport
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The Long White Cloud
Prices are Per Person, in USD
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The Long White Cloud
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