- From: 12/31/2020
- For: 17 days
- Landing in: Wellington, New Zealand
- Returning from: Wellington, New Zealand
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Wellington, New Zealand
1 nightThu. Dec 31-Fri. Jan 01
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Nelson, New Zealand
1 nightFri. Jan 01-Sat. Jan 02
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Takaka, New Zealand
3 nightsSat. Jan 02-Tue. Jan 05
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Westport, New Zealand
1 nightTue. Jan 05-Wed. Jan 06
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Greymouth, New Zealand
1 nightWed. Jan 06-Thu. Jan 07
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Franz Josef, New Zealand
2 nightsThu. Jan 07-Sat. Jan 09
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Hokitika, New Zealand
1 nightSat. Jan 09-Sun. Jan 10
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Christchurch, New Zealand
2 nightsSun. Jan 10-Tue. Jan 12
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Kaikoura, New Zealand
1 nightTue. Jan 12-Wed. Jan 13
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Blenheim, New Zealand
1 nightWed. Jan 13-Thu. Jan 14
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Wellington, New Zealand
1 nightThu. Jan 14-Fri. Jan 15
Recommended attractions
1 nightThu. Dec 31 - Fri. Jan 01
New Zealand's capital is a city with upbeat energies, boasting a thriving nightlife, rich museums, historic buildings, and more.
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Historic Center, WellingtonWander the streets to get a taste of the city and its vibrant ambiance, visiting museums for a take on local culture and heritage.
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Wellington Botanic Garden
Littered with cultural curios and boasting a plethora of native and foreign plants, this garden is full of nice walking paths.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
A splendid national museum tracing the history of New Zealand's bicultural coexistence, its diverse nature, people, and wildlife.
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Scorching Bay Beach, Wellington
A favored swimming spot, this beach is a family-friendly alcove with beautiful scenery, featuring a playground and a cafe.
1 nightFri. Jan 01 - Sat. Jan 02
With a vibrant cultural scene, fine restaurants and local wine, as well as lush surrounding nature, this port city is a true gem.
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World of WearableArt and Classic Car Museum, Nelson
Housing the winners of the World of WearableArt Awards Show, this great museum also houses a superb collection of classic cars.
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Center of New Zealand, Nelson
A short walking trail that takes you through a botanical reserve, up a hill for some great views, and to other natural features.
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Tahunanui Beach, Nelson
Head to the beach for a lazy afternoon of sunbathing, or go out to jog, swim, or surf on this great recreational beach.
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Natureland Zoo, Nelson
Fun for the whole family, this zoo allows a close encounter with many native and exotic animals, reptiles, and aquatic creatures.
3 nightsSat. Jan 02 - Tue. Jan 05
An off-the-beaten-path destination with authentic New Zealandian atmosphere.
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Takaka Historic Center
Walk through the town center and get a feel for the local culture.
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Te Waikoropupu Springs
Saturated with Maori legends, these spring can be dived or explored on foot, and are simply gorgeous to behold.
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Ngarua Caves
Explore these gorgeous caves to admire its stalagmites, stalactites, and skeleton of an extinct moa.
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Abel Tasman National Park
Although it is the smallest of New Zealand's national parks, this park boasts rivers, forests, hills, islands, beaches, and more.
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Oparara Basin Arches
Carved by the Oparara River out of limestone, these beautiful arches vary in size and boast lush surroundings riddled with trails.
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Farewell Spit
A skinny strip of land at the tip of New Zealand's South Island, it features rolling sand dunes, and has caused shipwrecks and stranded whales.
1 nightTue. Jan 05 - Wed. Jan 06
A great base for exploring the South Island's western coast, this small town features some architectural curios and lively shops.
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Historic Center, Westport
Admire the Art Deco buildings, trace the river to its estuary, or simply head out to explore the surrounding nature.
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Coaltown Museum, Westport
Old photographs, coal-mining artifacts, and industrial relics trace the history of coal-mining in the region in this modern museum.
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Cape Foulwind
Explore this headland and its walking paths, visiting the Tauranga Bay for a glimpse of the seal colony, dolphins, or killer whales.
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
A limestone rock eroded over the centuries and riddled blowholes and passages, offering striking views over the ocean.
1 nightWed. Jan 06 - Thu. Jan 07
A small riverside town with deep mining roots, Greymouth offers its visitors an easy access to the nearby natural attractions.
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Historic Center, Greymouth
Grab a pint of local brew and enjoy the atmosphere, or head out hunting the shops for the locally famous jade Greenstone jewelry.
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Monteith's Brewing Company, Greymouth
Tour this once family-owned brewery and learn about the making of West Coast's most popular beer, enjoying tasting of its famed ale.
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
A limestone rock eroded over the centuries and riddled blowholes and passages, offering striking views over the ocean.
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Cape Foulwind
Explore this headland and its walking paths, visiting the Tauranga Bay for a glimpse of the seal colony, dolphins, or killer whales.
2 nightsThu. Jan 07 - Sat. Jan 09
Hike the famous Franz Josef Glacier, as well as gorgeous nature walks in the surrounding area.
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Franz Josef Glacier
A gem of frozen beauty, this glacier can be accessed through easy or challenging hikes, as well as helicopter flights.
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Town Center, Franz Josef
Wander around this amazing town, enjoying the fresh natural air, and enjoying a town basically built for nature lovers like yourself!
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Fox Glacier
Located within easy distances from a village, this gorgeous glacier stretched for 13km and can be explored with guided groups.
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Fox Glacier Weheka
This tiny mountain village offers the best access to New Zealand's beautiful Fox Glacier, as well as several eateries.
1 nightSat. Jan 09 - Sun. Jan 10
A quiet small town known primarily for its vibrant ecotourism and gorgeous nearby nature, quaint local galleries, and great seafood.
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Beach, Hokitika
Swim and sunbathe, walk around looking for intricately woven driftwood, or head to the beach for amazing views of the sunset.
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Historic Center, Hokitika
Explore the shopfronts and the local cafes, offering a wonderful array of local produce, or head to the beach for a stroll.
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Glowworm Dell, Hokitika
Head to the dell at night for the best views of the worms and their soft glow. Don't forget to bring a flashlight for the descent!
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Sunset Point, Hokitika
With breathtaking views over the ocean and superb waves, this might be Hokitika's best beach. Be sure to stop by for some seafood.
2 nightsSun. Jan 10 - Tue. Jan 12
New Zealand's third-largest city boasts an array of architectural styles, landmarks of cultural significance, and many green areas.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch
A wildlife and nature reserve preserving local ecosystem and native fauna, such as kiwi, takahe, tuatara, and others.
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Historic Center, Christchurch
Lined with shops, eccentric cafes, and historic buildings, Christchurch's central streets echo many European cities with its grace.
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Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Christchurch
Full of fun amenities, including a climbing wall, swings, slides, and jungle gyms, this playground is a popular family-friendly spot.
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Hagley Park, Christchurch
Christchurch's largest park boasts sprawling lawns and abundant greenery, perfect for strolling, picnicking, or just to read a book.
1 nightTue. Jan 12 - Wed. Jan 13
Perched on a scenic peninsula jutting into the ocean, this town offers a brush with New Zealand's diverse wildlife and marine life.
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Historic Center, Kaikoura
You can walk the streets for a taste of local color, but also head to the coast to catch a glimpse of whales, dolphins, and seals.
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Maori Leap Cave, Kaikoura
Full of stalagmites, stalactites, and a large variety of other geological formations, this cave is favored by travelers and locals.
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Fyffe House, Kaikoura
Kaikoura’s oldest standing building houses a small museum, tracing local history from Maori fishing trade to European whaling period.
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Ohau Waterfall and Seal Colony
Follow along the Ohau stream to this lovely waterfall, and you might see some of the seal pups swimming in the pool.
1 nightWed. Jan 13 - Thu. Jan 14
A hub for water-sports and active leisure, this town is also known for its fabulous local wines and a mellow atmosphere.
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Omaka Aviation Heritage Center, Blenheim
A popular museum tracing the history of New Zealand's aviation, featuring diverse exhibits of aircraft and relics from WWI onwards.
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Pollard Park, Blenheim
A great park with diverse gardens, sports facilities, playgrounds, and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
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Historic Center, Blenheim
Grab a glass of wine in one of the local cafes, or just walk around exploring streets lined with quaint buildings and shops.
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Seymour Square, Blenheim
A lovely small park featuring a historic landmark and a multimedia fountain, great for a stroll or a respite from a day of walking.
1 nightThu. Jan 14 - Fri. Jan 15
New Zealand's capital is a city with upbeat energies, boasting a thriving nightlife, rich museums, historic buildings, and more.
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Historic Center, Wellington
Wander the streets to get a taste of the city and its vibrant ambiance, visiting museums for a take on local culture and heritage.
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Wellington Botanic Garden
Littered with cultural curios and boasting a plethora of native and foreign plants, this garden is full of nice walking paths.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
A splendid national museum tracing the history of New Zealand's bicultural coexistence, its diverse nature, people, and wildlife.
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Scorching Bay Beach, Wellington
A favored swimming spot, this beach is a family-friendly alcove with beautiful scenery, featuring a playground and a cafe.