New Zealand: Land of the Long White Cloud for Solo Travellers
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Guests:2 Adults
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Duration:21 Days
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Board:Various Meals
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Departing:London Heathrow
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Offer Date:October 2026 - October 2028
Riviera Holidays
With 40+ years’ experience, Riviera Travel delivers expertly crafted tours with hand-picked hotels, local guides, and time to explore. From Kyoto to Croatia, discover more – or choose rail-only European tours for a relaxed journey.
Why Book?
- Experience the sub-tropical climate of the stunning Bay of Islands, including a dolphin watching cruise
- Spend time exploring the famous cities of Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown
- Cross the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train, one of the world’s great train journeys
- Enjoy an included helicopter flight around the iconic Franz Josef glacier, with an amazing alpine landing
- Get close up views of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak
This tour includes:
- Return flights
- 17 nights hotel accommodation and 3 nights in flight
- 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- A welcome drink and meal on arrival
- Services of an experienced and insightful tour manager
- Transfers and transportation throughout
- No local tax required
About this tour
New Zealand is highly regarded as a bucket list destination, and it’s clear to see why. Blending stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and world-class food and wine, New Zealand is boasting with adventure and unforgettable experiences at every turn.
Travel to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands, a wonderful region of historic towns and a deeply indented coastline filled with golden coves. Cruise among the islands, relax on idyllic beaches, and keep watch for wild dolphins that are often seen swimming alongside boats.
Heading south from Auckland to Hamilton, marvel at the world-famous Hamilton Gardens, before exploring Rotorua, one of the North Island’s greatest areas of geothermal activity with its spectacular geysers, hot springs and terrace formations created by the hot, mineral rich waters.
Stay in charming Napier, famous for its unique architecture, and marvel at outstanding views of the capital city’s harbour from Mount Victoria. Set sail across the Cook Strait to Marlborough for a tasting in the world famous wine region.
Embark on a scenic catamaran cruise through Abel Tasmin National Park. Learn about the rich history of the park whilst taking in mesmerising views of the famous Split Apple Rock, a fur seal colony and the park’s golden beaches and crystal clear waters.
Enjoy a scenic ride on the world famous TranzAlpine train to Arthur’s pass, taking in panoramic views of the Canterbury Plains and river valleys of the ice-fed Waimakariri River.
Tour Itinerary
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Days 1-2 • UK - Auckland
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Day 3 • Auckland
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Day 4 • Bay of Islands
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Day 5 • Bay of Islands Cruise
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Day 6 • Auckland
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Day 7 • Waitomo Caves - Rotorua
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Day 8 • Middle Earth
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Day 9 • Napier
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Day 10 • Wellington
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Day 11 • Nelson
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Day 12 • Abel Tasman cruise
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Day 13 • Christchurch
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Day 14 • TranzAlpine Train & Helicopter Flight
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Days 15-16 • Queenstown
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Day 17 • Milford Sound cruise
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Day 18 • Omarama
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Day 19 • Mount Cook
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Days 20-21 • Mount Cook - UK
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