ASIA PACIFIC | Auckland, Waiheke Island, Rotorua, Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Lake Wanaka, Glenorchy, Queenstown
New Zealand – Private Adventure
Journey into a land of striking landscapes that feature geothermal springs, volcanoes, fjords, snow-capped mountains and lush forests that have provided endless inspiration for artists, filmmakers and nature lovers. You and your personally chosen group, along with a team of Private Adventure Guides, will engage with the proud Kiwi people and the vibrant cultures of this island nation that are as diverse as the scenery.
Trip Price Starting From
$10,299 USD
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
End of content - How do I book my Adventures by Disney vacation?
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If you are in the United States, please call (800) 543-0865† to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your professional travel agent.
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If you are outside the United States, please call (866)983-7872† to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your professional travel agent. - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 21 days prior to your departure.
End of content - Do I need vaccines to travel to this country?
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Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for requirements on vaccinations for travel to this destination.
End of content - Are all tours and excursions private?
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No. Please be aware that, although you’ll be led by a Private Adventure Guide or local expert, the sites that you’ll be visiting are open to other travelers.
End of content - Can I choose who my Private Adventure Guide will be?
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No. A dedicated local, Disney-trained Private Adventure Guide will be assigned to you for the entirety of your trip or a team of local Private Adventure Guides will be assigned to you, with one guide per destination city.
End of content - Will I be accompanied by the same Private Adventure Guide during the entire trip?
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No. You’ll have the pleasure of meeting up with a new Private Adventure Guide in each destination city.
End of content - What airport do I fly into and out of?
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ARRIVAL: We will pick you up at the Auckland Airport (AKL) on your arrival day. Your flight can arrive anytime. Please note: Hotel check-in time is after 3:00 PM.
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DEPARTURE: At the end of your adventure, we will transfer you to the Queenstown Airport (ZQN) for your return flight home. Your flight can depart anytime. Please note: Hotel check-out time is before 11:00 AM. - Are transfers included if I arrive or depart from different locations or at different times from the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival/departure airports and hotels. For New Zealand, transfers are included from Auckland Airport (AKL) to your hotel on your arrival day. On your departure day, transfers are included from your hotel to the Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
End of content - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes. If you arrive early, pre-night stays in Auckland and post-trip stays in Queenstown may be available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for further information.
End of content - I’m interested in visiting Milford Sound. Will I be able to schedule this into our itinerary?
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No. The options for a Milford Sound excursion ranges from a half- to full-day experience and will not fit into our regularly scheduled itinerary. Please contact your Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for information about booking a post-stay in Queenstown in order to arrange a Milford Sound experience on your own.
End of content - How will our group travel between destinations?
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On this adventure your group will travel by private vehicle between destinations. The actual size and type of vehicle depends on the number of Guests in your traveling party.
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You will also travel by passenger ferry and train. There is also one internal domestic flight. - How strenuous are the activities?
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New Zealand is somewhat more of an adventurous, outdoorsy destination than most other Adventures by Disney destinations. Whenever possible, we have arranged an alternate activity, however, a few activities may not have a programmed alternate option readily available. This is an active trip with most activities being easy to moderate. Featured activities include walking and hiking, sailing on a yacht, ziplining, biking (with E-Bikes), horseback riding and jetboating. Hikes include a 2-hour walk through a temperate rainforest and a rock-filled glacial valley in Franz Josef. There are several forest hikes. These hikes are all on unpaved trails and uneven terrain with some relatively gentle uphill sections. Temperatures may be hot during summer months (November – March), so be prepared with cool clothes, hats and water. During fall, winter and early-spring months (April – October), the weather can be very cold, so it is important to dress in layers.
End of content - What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
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While there is no minimum age for this Private Adventure, we recommend that children be at least 10 years old at the time of travel on our New Zealand trip. This is based on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, time zone differences in the destination, duration of the vacation, extended hours of daily activity programming and the minimum age requirements for a few activities, number of internal transports between experiences, and amount of physical activity (e.g., walking) involved. Because each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.
End of content - Will car seats be provided?
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It is recommended that you provide your own safety seat that is appropriate for your child’s age and weight. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 in advance of your departure for more information.
End of content - Will my Private Adventure Guide be able to provide childcare services?
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No. Private Adventure Guides do not provide childcare services. Please check with each hotel during your adventure for childcare information.
End of content - What types of meals are served on this Adventures by Disney Trip?
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Typically, breakfast is served buffet-style. Lunches and dinners usually include a variety of options including fish, meat, and pasta or rice entrées along with vegetables, salad, cheese, desserts and fruit. While the menus have been planned to give you a taste of typical New Zealand cuisine, they also include familiar American fare. Some lunches and dinners are served buffet style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Given the nature of how the adventures are arranged, we regret that á la carte menu choices are not available. Children-friendly options are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods.
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In order to give you and your family a chance to dine by yourselves, we’ve scheduled a few on-your-own meals throughout the vacation. These are planned in towns or cities, where you will have plenty of options available.
If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you. - Is alcohol included with meals?
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Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you may purchase them at your own expense.
End of content - Are restaurant meals private?
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No. While you will be seated with your private party, other patrons will be dining at the restaurant.
End of content - Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.
End of content - Is this itinerary appropriate for travelers with special needs?
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Please note that this vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss your needs.
End of content - What if Adventures by Disney cancels the adventure prior to departure?
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Please note: In accordance with our response to the COVID-19 virus, Adventures by Disney has updated our cancellation policy.
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement (i) we will attempt to rebook you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline rebooking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement. - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
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Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan.
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