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New Zealand and Circumnavigation of the South Island

Join this 10-night itinerary circumnavigating the South Island of New Zealand. Cruise for seven nights aboard Le Lapérouse. Spend three nights in Auckland and visit the Northland District. Experience the friendly nature of “Kiwis” and Māori culture. Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound, visit the famous Marlborough District and tour Christchurch.

  • Wine tasting at a Blenheim winery.
  • Cruise through the magnificent Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford Sounds in UNESCO World Heritage-designed Fiordland National Park.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
  • Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

Day-By-Day Itinerary:

Feb. 18: Depart the U.S.
Feb. 19: Cross the International Date Line
Feb. 21: Auckland, North Island
Feb. 22: Auckland for Muriwai and Northland Country
Feb. 23: Auckland/Fly to Christchurch, South Island/Embark
             Le Laperouse
Feb. 24: Dunedin
Feb. 25: Dusky Sound/Doubtful Sound/Milford Sound
Feb. 26: Cruising the Tasman Sea
Feb. 27: Picton for Marlborough and Blenheim
Feb. 28: Wellington, North Island
March 1: Christchurch, South Island/Disembark Ship/Fly to
              Auchland, North Island/Depart for the U.S./Cross the
              International Date Line/Arrive in the U.S.

New Zealand Tour Map

Location
Oceania

Price
$5,995 (airfare additional)

Dates
Feb. 18 - March 1, 2020

Tour Length
10 nights

Tour Operator
Gohagan

Tour Type
Cruise & Land Tour

Make a Reservation
Call Gohagan at (800) 922-3088

Trip Resources
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