Newmarket Holidays has launched its first tour to Australasia with a 21-day escorted getaway to the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

Designed to showcase New Zealand's spectacular landscapes of subtropical islands, national parks, glaciers and fiords, the guided itinerary takes guests to the country's most iconic sites and major cities, and includes an array of optional extras that allow guests to personalise their experience. 

Highlights include tours of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, a day-long cruise through the Bay of Islands, a scenic drive to Rotorua, renowned for its rich Maori culture, a cruise around Milford Sound fjord, and a cruise and hike through the celebrated Abel Tasman National Park.

Smaller scale experiences include the National Kiwi Hatchery, tasting at a Marlborough winery, punting along the River Avon in Christchurch, and a subterranean adventure through Te Anau's sprawling cave system. Guests have the option of discovering their inner Hobbit on the Lord of the Rings film set, flying over Mount Cook, wildlife spotting at the Royal Albatross Colony and taking a cruise onboard a coal-fired steamship.

Prices start from £7,151 per person, with a 10% saving, and include 17-nights bed & breakfast accommodation, return flights from Birmingham, Heathrow or Manchester, guided tours, transfers and internal flights, with a choice of two September and November departures in 2026, and eight departures through 2027.

To find out more visit: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/australasia/new-zealand-odyssey-north-to-south-islands.

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About Newmarket Holidays

Newmarket Holidays is a multi-award-winning British tour operator, providing a portfolio of escorted trips, resort-centred stays, and event-focused tours throughout the world. Founded in 1983, Newmarket Holidays has steadily grown and expanded to become one of the UK's leading and most respected travel companies. High standards of customer care and value are integral to Newmarket Holidays' operations, and this is reflected in the meticulously designed tours, from accommodation to on-the-ground experiences. 

Offering a vast selection of escorted, air-inclusive tours within the UK, Europe, Americas, India and Southeast Asia, Newmarket Holidays also presents a range of ocean and river cruises. Additionally, the tour operator is a popular provider of concert and event experiences such as the Lapland Santa Experience, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and performances by classical violinist and orchestra leader André Rieu.

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