New Zealand
2023 OCSA Film and Documentary Adventure!Weta Studios, Auckland, Hobbiton, Waitomo glowworm caves, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Tongariro National Park, Tepui Cultural center, Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
Kia Ora! Come journey with us to Aotearoa, “Land of the long white cloud’. This destination has an amazing variety of geological wonders and landscapes, all on a landmass almost half the size of California!
Trip Duration: 11 Days, March 29-April 8th
Journey Cost : $5145.00, Cost includes round trip flights, accommodation, transportation at destination, all meals (except lunch on the first day and lunch on the last day), all agreed activities, and a full-time tour director.
Key locations: Weta Studios, Hobbiton, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Tongariro National Park, Tepui Cultural center, Christchurch City, Aukland City, Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve and astronomy studies, glacial studies, Hooker Valley Trail
New Zealand’s North and South Island have served as a stunning backdrop for some of the most iconic films and documentaries of all time. This 11-day film and documentary tour takes you on a journey through some of the country’s most remarkable destinations, from Christchurch and Auckland to the renowned Weta Studios, Hobbiton, and the enchanting glowworm caves. Along the way, you’ll explore the rugged beauty of Mt Cook National Park and the breathtaking landscapes of Tongariro National Park. Join us on this immersive adventure through New Zealand’s cinematic history and get ready to be swept away by the magic of this place!
Auckland
Christchurch
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,
Click to view - OCSA New Zealand Itinerary
DAY 1,2: TRAVEL DAY March 29th/30th – Cross date line
DAY 3: AUCKLAND 31st
- Drive to Waitomo Caves
- Experience glowworm caves!
- Drive to Tongariro
DAY 4: Tongariro National Park 1st
- Visit Tongariro
- Film project
- Hike Tongariro Park
DAY 5: Depart for Taupo and Rotorua 2nd
- Visit Huka Falls
- Drive to Rotorua
- Te Puia Film project
DAY 6: Depart for Matamata and Auckland 3rd
- Hobbiton
- Drive to Auckland
- Visit Weta Studios
DAY 7: CHRISTCHURCH AND LAKE TEKAPO & STAR GAZING 4th
- Depart Auckland for Christchurch
- Depart for Lake Tekapo. Enjoy multiple stops along the way exploring New Zealand’s natural beauty.
- Arrive Tekapo. Enjoy scouting Lake Tekapo and the surrounding area.
- Experience South Island star gazing in the Mackenzie District, International Dark Sky Reserve! Prepare to see the stars and solar systems in one of the darkest sky regions on Earth.
DAY 8: MT COOK & TASMAN GLACIER 5th
- Depart for Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, stop at Lake Pukaki
- Hike the stunning Hooker Valley Trail
- Take a boat ride to get a close view of the Tasman Glacier documentary project
- Depart for Lake Tekapo lodging
DAY 9: DEPART FOR CHRISTCHURCH 6th
- Depart for Christchurch
- Visit Castle Hill
- Check-in accommodation and dinner
- Take in the stunning views surrounding Christchurch on an evening Crater Rim trail hike just outside of Christchurch.
DAY 10: CHRISTCHURCH 7th
- Visit Quake City
- Explore Christchurch city and learn about how this city recovered from a devastating earthquake in 2011 — documentary project.
DAY 11: DEPARTURE HOME 8th
- Breakfast
- Souvenir shopping
- Depart for home
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Payment Options
ACH, eCheck, or Bank to Bank Transfer: Immeasurable Journeys, LLC. Acct# 6856-62-6947, Swift: WFBIUS6S, Transfer RTN: 121000248, Bank Address: Wells Fargo, 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. *If full trip cost or all payments are made using this option, $50 can be deducted from the total trip cost or last payment.
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Payment Schedule
- *Minimum of 10 students needed to qualify for group insurance rate
- Adult insurance option available at www.travelexinsurance.com, agent code 06-0328, Agent name Immeasurable Journeys
- Single room supplement - $900
- Double room supplement - $600
Applications received with out deposit and up-to-date payments are considered void. A $50 fee will be applied to all late payments. Please make note in your calendar of the payment schedule and set necessary reminder alerts to make on time payments.
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