Experience new zealands beauty onboard one of the worlds most groundbreaking cruise ships, ovation of the seas. Her first foreign tour was before her accession when she accompanied her parents to the countries of. Her first foreign tour was before her accession when she accompanied her parents to the countries of southern africa in 1947. The last stop on this two week new zealand itinerary is queenstown, probably the most popular destination in the country. Prince harry and meghan markles royal tour to fiji. Duchess meghan and prince harrys new zealand royal tour. Royal new zealand tour itinerary new zealand self drive. Travel along akaroas southern alps, and see whiteflippered blue penguins and new zealand fur seals on a cruise through akaroa harbour.
Speaking as an expert on travel within new zealand, its easy to see why our former pm put this itinerary together. New zealand can be mellow or actionpacked, but its always epic. You can even base jump all the way down, flying for 11 seconds at more than 50 miles per hour. Take one of our 12 and 14 night cruises to australia, new zealand and the islands. Before visiting new zealand, i have been to over 60 countries, so i guess i can call. Prince harry to tour new zealand, royal itinerary revealed. The ultimate two week new zealand itinerary jonistravelling. Discover new zealand information about new zealand. New zealand has it all waiting for you on 122 guided coach tours and small group tours.
Youll receive a guided tour of the 12acre movie set included, with explanations of the most famous locations and secrets of how the movie magic was made, ending with a complimentary beverage at the shires rest. The royal couple touch down in the country next month. During your new zealand cruise, get a rush by climbing the auckland harbour bridge, then bungeejump off it. Ss gothic berthed auckland government address of welcome. North island as i mentioned earlier starting your trip in auckland will not only be the most economical way to do it, but auckland is also very well connected to the places you will visit on the first part of this trip. Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic maori culture, and worldclass surfing and skiing.
Royal visit new zealand itinerary for the duke and. You can choose the direct route from auckland to taupo 275 km4 hours or a slightly longer route past waitomo and visit the world famous glowworm caves new zealand glowworms are an endemic species found only in new zealand and as the name indicates. Her majesty and his royal highness set foot in new zealand and were officially welcomed, auckland civic reception, town hall. Cruises to auckland, new zealand royal caribbean cruises. Memories from around the country of the 195354 royal tour to new zealand page 9 later royal visits. Find a driving route for your special new zealand holiday. Still, dont underestimate the time your journey will take. Excursions your gateway to new zealands best attractions.
Itineraries 814 days 12 weeks in nz tourism new zealand. Im quickly realizing that theres nothing like the freedom of traveling alone. The 10 night new zealand cruise visits sydney, australia. The queens speeches, whether in new zealand andor bermuda, were. Our former prime minister, helen clark aunty helen as she was known and head of the united nations development programme, spent time in the company of peter greenberg, chief correspondent for the travel channel. New zealand 12 days holiday planning with full itinerary details. New zealand itinerary ideas the great thing about travelling to new zealand is that your trip can take on so many different flavours and be exactly what you want it to be. The couples first official royal tour will include time in other commonwealth countries, including fiji, tonga and new zealand, but the pair will be on our shores for a total of nine days, with. Personally, id ditch the car idea and fly between four major stops auckland, wellington, christchurch, and queenstown to save time. There are countless ways to fill your days in queenstown, including hikes, scenic drives, adventure activities or just chilling out in town. I was so excited about it that i started to plan my trip right after the booking of the flight. The drive to glenorchy and paradise is a personal highlight do the glenorchy. See the incredible fur seals in new zealand or chill out in paradise in the south pacific. Duchess meghan and prince harrys new zealand royal tour itinerary has been released.
First, the royal tour marked not only the debut of a new queen but also the realization that. Exploring the capital of new zealand on wellington excursions will offer you gorgeous scenery. Royal tour of new zealand where prince harry and meghan. Filter by timescale all 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days 8 days 9 days 10 days 11 days 12 days days 14 days 15 days 17 days 21 days 22 days 23 days 1.
On our last trip we stayed two nights, but even if we had stayed three nights, we would not have been bored as theres plenty to do and see. Cruise the bay of islands, experience maori culture and the geothermal wonderlands of rotorua, or take a queenstown skiing adventure. Inspire and enhance your itinerary with these seven things to do in the rocks. Zoom north a few hours to the saltlicked bay of islands for a day of sailing, kayaking and soaking up history. On your second day head towards taupo, a little town nestled on the shore of new zealands biggest lake of the same name. New zealand is an incredible country with numerous things to see and do, therefore, choosing a realistic new zealand selfdrive itinerary can be a challenge. The royal tour itinerary in 2002, the prime minister of new zealand, helen clark, spent five days in the company of peter greenberg, chief correspondent for the travel channel. Visit two of new zealands top attractions on a combo trip from auckland. Known for mountains, manuka honey and middle earth, new zealand is one of the most unique countries in the world and visiting it is an experience like no other. Ports of call include enchanting destinations like sydney, melbourne, wellington, christchurch, tasmania, and more. Planning your new zealand road trip itinerary can be quite daunting.
Accompanied by the duke, princess anne, captain mark phillips and the prince of wales, the queen attended the commonwealth games in christchurch and new zealand day events at waitangi. Get walking, cycling and driving times between two points in new zealand with our easytouse travel times and distances calculator. Sep 04, 2019 planning your new zealand road trip itinerary can be quite daunting. The duke and duchess will begin their royal tour of new zealand on sunday october 28 in our nations capital, wellington. This unique self drive travel itinerary explores from auckland to te anau with lots of exciting activities along the way. Her majesty and his royal highness set foot in new zealand and were officially welcomed, auckland civic. I dont think i could do anything better it was literally the best plan i could do in such a little time. Stay in the heart of sydney at the parkroyal darling harbour. The indigenous maori people call new zealand aotearoa, meaning land. Jun 18, 2017 i hope that our experience will help you plan the perfect new zealand itinerary. She has visited all member states except cameroon and rwanda. On a cruise to and from auckland, delight at the sight of glittering glowworms inside aucklands waitomo grotto, and enjoy an exclusive kiij at maori and polynesian exhibits in auckland. Your complete travel guide and backpacking itinerary for new zealand, a country with stunning nature and diverse landscapes that was designed by the people who love nature, enjoy hiking and being among wildlife. New zealands capital wellington has a reputation for being the countrys windiest city and we can certainly confirm that.
Helens mission was to show peter the best of new zealand, this tour follows the path taken by the pair, experiencing the great. I ts no surprise new zealand is a longtime favourite among telegraph readers. Harbour cruise leisure time in sydney christchurch tour. Apr 29, 2015 prince harry will tour new zealand from may 9 to 16. New zealand road trip itinerary week 1 the north island my first week of solo travel on my new zealand road trip has been pretty incredible.
See 1015 day new zealand self drive tour itineraries. Meghan markle and prince harry are going to some incredible places. She showed peter her view of new zealand, which at times had him slightly terrified. Apr 14, 2020 asking for help with my new zealand itinerary. Its beautiful landscapes are now known around the world from the lord of the rings and hobbit. Monument to australian and new zealand soldiers, the royal flying. New zealand was on my bucket list for at least a couple of years until i finally bought a ticket to auckland. New zealand luxury itineraries and exclusive holiday travel.
Two weeks in new zealand gives you more opportunities to drive between destinations and take in the color of the provinces. In one week in new zealand seeing new zealand in 1 week is possible, but it will require early starts and long days. New zealands diverse landscapes and maori culture offer a wealth of experiences, from scenic walks along magnificent fjords to canoeing around national parks and wine tasting in the vineyards. Auckland to queenstown highlights itinerary new zealand. Auckland to gisborne 23 december 1953 6 january 1954 1953 wednesday 23 december. Clarence house have released the itinerary for prince charles and duchess camillas tour of new zealand next month, which includes visits to auckland, waitangi, christchurch and kaikoura. Self drive our itineraries make it easy for you to travel. List of commonwealth visits made by elizabeth ii wikipedia. Upon arrival, they will be greeted by our lovely prime minister, jacinda ardern, who. With the discovery tour royal new zealand, you have a 16 day tour package taking you through christchurch, new zealand and 7 other destinations in new zealand. Home to 10 of new zealands 14 national parks, the south island is known for its jawdropping alpine scenery, icy. I hope that our experience will help you plan the perfect new zealand itinerary. Explore our cruise itineraries and choose from a variety of rooms depending on your needs and budget. Royal tour itinerary self drive route follow this specialised new zealand self drive route in a similar journey to the fiveday path former prime minister helen clark showed the chief correspondent for the travel channel in 2002.
North island trips your north island itinerary can take in volcanoes, bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers, lazing on idyllic islands and exploring exciting metropolises. The new zealand grand tour is a comprehensive look at both the north and south island of new zealand. Home to 10 of new zealand s 14 national parks, the south island is known for its jawdropping alpine scenery, icy glaciers and fun wildlife experiences. Recommended books and websites relating to the 19534 royal tour.
Cruise through new zealands spectacular milford sound, with natural wonders all around you discover life in queenstown, as you visit the private home and gallery of a worldrenowned local artist, savor a multicourse lunch with paired wines, and enjoy a tasting and tour of the caves at a top local vineyard. When planning a trip, you must bear in mind that the flights from and to europe will take about 4 additional days solely. New zealand plus fiji on the tour extension operates on the standard 220240 volts and uses type i plugs with three large, flat pins set on an angle. New zealand tours things to do in new zealand trafalgar us. New zealand itinerary ideas moatrek new zealand tours. Sep 25, 2019 new zealand two week road trip itinerary part 1. Embark on a viewing tour of dunedin with the royal albatross centre. I miss most about new zealand and a few things i will not miss one bit. But despite that, we really liked this very pretty harbour city. New zealand self drive routes, dhl lions series driving routes, north island driving routes, south island driving routes, royal tour, billy connolly drives new zealand. Prince harrys plans while he is in new zealand are out, with the royal travelling as far south as stewart island and as far north as auckland in an. Hence, its international itinerary bound the remaining empire symbolically. Oct 15, 2018 the couples first official royal tour will include time in other commonwealth countries, including fiji, tonga and new zealand, but the pair will be on our shores for a total of nine days, with. Upon arrival, they will be greeted by our lovely prime minister, jacinda ardern, who seems quite excited by the royal visit.
Listen to the audio below to hear some of the radio. Your itinerary includes wellknown places but also some magical. Australia and new zealand cruise tips princess cruises. The giant rugby ball put up by tourism new zealand at tower bridge in london in 2008. Royal tours new zealand history nzhistory, new zealand.
Geothermal wonders, vibrant cities, soaring mountains and majestic fiords are just some of the highlights of this twoweek journey from auckland to queenstown. On 30 january 1954 the gothic sailed from bluff and after a brief side trip into milford sound, queen elizabeth and prince philip departed for australia. Meghan markle and prince harrys australia tour dates, itinerary and countries the royal couple will visit the royal newlyweds confirmed they are expecting their first child as they touched. With the discovery tour royal new zealand 15 days, you have a 15 day tour package taking you through christchurch, new zealand and 10 other destinations in new zealand. Take a boat trip to either beautiful waiheke island or the picturesque devonport village. They combine carefully selected routes, destinations and attractions into itineraries that offer an unforgettable new zealand experience. The royal new zealand tour new zealand self drive tours.
Prince charles and duchess camillas nz itinerary has been. Your north island itinerary can take in volcanoes, bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers, lazing on idyllic islands and exploring exciting metropolises. New zealand travel guides and itinerary bucketlistly blog. Explore the stunning coastline and rolling hills of the north island, the majestic landscapes and towering fjords of the south, or satiate your need for adrenaline. Oct 16, 2018 meghan markle and prince harrys australia tour dates, itinerary and countries the royal couple will visit the royal newlyweds confirmed they are expecting their first child as they touched. If time permits, we might also stop at the toitu otago settlers museum. We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a builtin converter. The first royal tour to new zealand was in 1869, when the duke of edinburgh, prince alfred the second son of queen victoria and prince albert made the first of several visits as captain of hms galatea the first visit by a reigning monarch was when queen elizabeth ii, and her husband prince philip, duke of edinburgh came in 195354. Heres a quickfire taste of new zealands best for those on a time budget.
Explore the shires hobbit holes and get a drink at the green dragon inn on a hobbiton movie set toura favorite for lord of the rings fansand then listen to maori legends on a boat ride through the mesmerizing waitomo glowworm caves. One day itinerary for rotorua, new zealand explore the geothermal wonderland of rotorua. Both harry and meghan have visited new zealand before harry as part of his first official royal tour in 2015 and meghan on a campervan roadie the year before. Tripadvisor hobbiton movie set and waitomo glowworm. Please read my disclosure policy for more information. Find a tour itinerary that you like and talk to us about customising it to suit your travel preferences perfectly. For fans of the lord of the rings and the hobbit, its a surreal moment to step into the lush picturesque pastures of the shire. Publishers know if they stick a royal on the cover of a magazine or paper theyll sell more copies and get. Experience the mustdo activities and excursions on this very. We all saw from lord of the rings, that new zealand has a bit of magic about it, so go on, cast a spell and choose the best new zealand itinerary just for you. New zealand is famous for adrenalineboosting activities like bungee jumping and zorbing. The islands manageable size allows visitors to cover a diverse range of attractions in one trip and our itinerary ideas include novel ways to explore. Dates and itinerary for couples first tour revealed the pair will follow in the footsteps of princess diana on their tour of australia, fiji, tonga and new.
Oct 15, 2018 prince harry and meghan markle just touched down in sydney for their royal tour of australia, fiji, the kingdom of tonga and new zealand. Aug 30, 2017 i ts no surprise new zealand is a longtime favourite among telegraph readers. New zealand itinerary november 2017 new zealand forum. Aotearoa new zealand welcomes the duke and duchess of sussex on their first official royal visit from sunday, 28 october to wednesday, 31. Royal new zealand 15 days includes an expert guide, meals, transport and more. If youve ever dreamed of an exotic cruise to the south pacific, your dreams have just come true. Day 18 of our new zealand driving tour will take you from queenstown to mount cook village 263km, 3. Travelling on the classic drives of both islands you take in the iconic kiwi experiences such as the caves and geothermal areas and add in special touches like the flights into remote wilderness. Itinerary royal visit of 195354 new zealand history.