12-Nights Signature: New Zealand, Milford Sound & Maori Culture - National Geographic Signature
Available Dates
9/30/2027
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10/12/2027
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11/4/2027
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11/16/2027
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12/2/2027
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12/14/2027
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1/6/2028
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1/18/2028
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2/3/2028
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2/15/2028
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3/30/2028
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4/11/2028
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10/12/2028
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10/24/2028
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11/9/2028
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11/21/2028
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12/7/2028
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12/19/2028
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Experience the raw majesty of New Zealand's dramatic landscapes and deep Indigenous roots. From the ethereal glow of subterranean caverns to the cloud-piercing peaks of Fiordland, trace the natural and cultural stories of the living earth. Alongside conservationists and Maori hosts, discover a sanctuary defined by wilderness, warmth, and timeless heritage.
Highlights
Gain access to a private cavern, exploring thousands of glowing insects with a top ecologist, Connect with Indigenous traditions at a Maori-owned lodge before an authentic earth-oven lunch, Sail past cascading waterfalls and sheer peaks while enjoying a seasonal tasting menu, Savour a private dinner inside an eco-sanctuary before a guided twilight wildlife trek, Board a private vessel to spot Hector's dolphins before exploring a historic French village
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 6 dinners
What's Included
Signature Moment: Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Waitomo Caves Your Foodie Moment: Maori Heritage & Local Flavours Walk, Christchurch Signature Moment: Akaroa Dolphin Charter, Akaroa.
Arrival and departure transfer. Kumeu wine region food and wine experience. Maori cultural experience at Kohutapu Lodge with traditional hangi lunch. Geothermal experience in Rotorua. Weta Workshop tour. Parliament and He Tohu National Library visits. Private guided Te Papa Tongarewa Museum tour with high tea lunch. Zealandia twilight wildlife experience with private dinner. Remarkables Station farm experience. Premium Milford Sound cruise with seasonal tasting menu. Winery lunch. Arrowtown visit. Walter Peak Garden-to-Table experience. Maori-led food and cultural walking tour in Christchurch. Private Akaroa Dolphin Cruise. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles.