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Bucket List New Zealand

9 Day New Zealand Tour of Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown & Tekapo

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9 Day New Zealand Tour of Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown & Tekapo

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9 Days, 1 Country and 5 Cities

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8 Breakfasts

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8 Nights

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14 Choice Experiences

Your Epic Kiwi Adventure

Say kia ora to New Zealand, a land where jaw-dropping scenery meets unforgettable experiences. Stroll through the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, sip world-class wines in Queenstown, and meet fluffy baby kiwis at the National Kiwi Hatchery. Feel the thrill of a jet-boat ride on the Shotover River or soak in the majesty of Mt. Cook from above on a scenic flight. The New Zealand tour you've always dreamed of is yours to explore - your way.

ESSENTIALS

BY US

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

Quality Accommodation

Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

Sustainable Travel

All the Big Sights

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Tailored

By You

Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

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Day By Day Itinerary

9 Days trip from Auckland to Lake Tekapo visiting 1 Country and 5 Cities

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Included Sightseeing

Auckland

Sightseeing tour of the waterfront out to Mission Bay, Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage memorial

Cromwell

Taste the delicious stone fruit at a stall belonging to a local orchard

Lake Tekapo

See the Church of the Good Shepherd, the rugged hills, snowcapped mountains and the bronze statue of a collie dog

Queenstown

Orientation tour

Rotorua

A guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, the leader in kiwi husbandry, and visit to a Pounamu workshop to discover the art of Jade carving

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most regions

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

City orientation tours

Daily breakfasts included

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes

A Costsaver bonus: Intra-Air Flight: Auckland to Queenstown.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER^®

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.

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Beautiful scene of Farmers Walking On Rice Fields Terraces at dawn

Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Two Women In Traditional Costume Walking In The Mountains Near Moray Peru

Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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LIVE, UNEDITED & INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Hear what past travellers have to say about their Costsaver experience.

Bucket List New Zealand trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

141339 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Fabulous highlights of Portugal

Nadine Royle

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 13:42:09

It’s a very easy way to explore a country… our cases were taken on and off the bus. The bus was

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Magdalena Barragan

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 13:39:35

They are a great company anytime I call they are night. They are available to help with my questions

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5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 13:35:50

Amazing tourist itinerary in the Canadian Rockies. Fairmont Banff Springs was a highlight hotel,

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Excellent trip

Sonali Lakhani

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 13:34:13

Excellent tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo*, she did a wonderful job. The hotels

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A long and comprehensive tour that left us wanting more

Thomas Pucci

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 13:26:19

What truly set this tour apart was our Tour Director's personal and thoughtful approach. From the

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Great Experience

Orlando Hernandez

4.5/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 13:20:57

Excellent, *Personal information removed by Feefo* (our Travel Director) was superb. She kept

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Excellent introduction to Italy

Renee Lorda

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 11:57:09

Excellent planning Excellent local experts Very good hotels Wonderful food events Dynamic tour

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Overall wonderful trip

Elizabeth Pfitzer

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 11:35:04

Our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent as were our two drivers

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trafalgaris an excellent company if gle traveler. Trafalgar great company

4.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 11:00:50

Excellent company to travel with. With nice new coaches. Accommodation good. Nice to have porters

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Spence Fisher

5.0/5

Travelled on 08/20/2025 10:56:33

Fantastic. Every day was well-planned with attention to detail. Itinerary was great - just the

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Bucket List New Zealand

9 Day New Zealand Tour of Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown & Tekapo

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Meals

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Tailor Your Trip

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Day By Day Itinerary

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Feel good (and do good) travel

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