New Zealand — North & South
Overview
The full Middle-earth — Auckland, geothermal Rotorua and magical Hobbiton in the north, then Queenstown and Milford Sound in the south.
Day-Wise Itinerary
- D1
Day 1 — Arrive Auckland
Land in Auckland and transfer to your hotel. Evening at the Viaduct Harbour.
- D2
Day 2 — Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo
Waitomo glow-worm caves boat ride, then on to geothermal Rotorua.
- D3
Day 3 — Rotorua
Te Puia geysers and kiwi house, plus an evening Maori cultural experience with hangi dinner.
- D4
Day 4 — Hobbiton — Fly to Queenstown
Morning at the Hobbiton movie set, then fly to Queenstown, the adventure capital.
- D5
Day 5 — Queenstown
Skyline gondola and luge; free afternoon for jet boating or bungy (optional).
- D6
Day 6 — Milford Sound
Full-day Milford Sound — the most beautiful drive in New Zealand, then a cruise beneath towering fjord cliffs and waterfalls.
- D7
Day 7 — Queenstown to Wanaka
Arrowtown's gold-rush charm and the lakeside town of Wanaka — photo stop at #ThatWanakaTree.
- D8
Day 8 — Mt Cook Region
Aoraki/Mt Cook viewpoints and the unreal blue of Lake Pukaki; optional scenic flight.
- D9
Day 9 — Christchurch
Drive to Christchurch via the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo. City punting and gardens.
- D10
Day 10 — Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Internal flight to Queenstown
- Milford Sound cruise
- Hobbiton & Waitomo admissions
- Rotorua cultural evening with dinner
- New Zealand visa assistance
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Visa fee
- Optional adventure activities
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses & tips
- Travel insurance
Hotel Information
Quality 4-star hotels and motels throughout; lake-view upgrades in Queenstown on request.
Transport
Self-drive option or private driver-guide — both fully routed and pre-booked.
Important Notes
- • All costing is on request and depends on travel dates, hotel category, flights, number of travellers and customised requirements.
- • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return travel (for international holidays).
- • Rates and availability are dynamic and are confirmed only at the time of booking.
Cancellation Information
Cancellations are subject to airline, hotel and supplier policies at the time of booking. A detailed cancellation schedule is shared with your personalised quote before you confirm — no surprises.