5200 Per/Person (20% Advance Only)
Auckland - To -Christchrch
Tour packages:
11 Days, 10 Nights
We can customise this tour suggestion to suit you perfectly. If interested, you can add more time to your favourite locations, stay in different accommodations, and experience activities. We can arrange it all. Just get in touch with us to get a Tailor-Made itinerary.
If you only have a short time to explore the largest island of New Zealand, this is the tour for you. Prepare for ten days of spectacular scenery and adventure opportunities with this New Zealand South and North Island holiday package.
Airport transfers and Luxury Ground Transportation with a guided Chauffeur
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
What's included on tour:
Tours and sightseeing fees are mentioned and included in each itinerary.
Activities include a view of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, a visit to Skycity Tower, a Mission Bay beach walk, a Waitomo Caves tour, a Hobbiton movie set tour, Te Puia in Rotorua, a visit to Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Huka Falls, and a Lake Taupo view.
Wellington city sightseeing, parliament building visit (subject to availability), Te Papa Museum,
Queenstown Skyline Gondola, TSS Earnslaw cruise ride, Milford Sounds cruise tour, Wanaka lake view, Mount Cook village visit, Lake Tekapo Good Shepherd old church view, Christchurch city sightseeing.
The tour price options:
2 pax Group Tour: $12,850 Per Person
3 or 4 pax Group Tour: $8,200 Per Person
5 or 6 pax Group Tour: $7,210 Per Person
7 or 8 pax Group Tour: $6,150 Per Person
9 or 10 pax Group Tour: $5,880 Per Person
11 to 15 pax Group Tour: $5,550 Per Person
16 to 30 pax Group Tour: $5,200 Per Person
Terms & Conditions apply, and this is a private tour and operates on demand.
Day 1 Airport Arrival - City Hotel accommodation, Sky City Tower visit, city Sightseeing
Day 2 Auckland countryside and city tours
Day 3 Auckland -Rotorua: Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua: Te Puia, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua Lake view
Day 5 Rotorua to Wellington: Huka Falls, Lake Taupo view
Day 6 Wellington: Te Papa Museum, Parliament House
Day 7 Wellington to Queenstown by Flight:
Queenstown city sightseeing, Skyline Gondola, Lake Cruise
Day 8 Queenstown - Milford Sound: Milford Sound Cruise Tour, return to Queenstown
Day 9 Queenstown - Lake Tekapo: Wanaka Lake, Mount Cook Village, Lake Tekapo
Day 10 Lake Tekapo - Christchurch: Christchurch city sightseeing
Day 11 Christchurch shopping centre visit and Airport transfers
The above itinerary is just a suggestion only and may be changed.
Included
Muslim Guided Driver
Prayer mats are available onboard
Vehicles to be stopped at the safest place for the prayer time
Guide to Halal Restaurant
Guide to Mosque for prayer
As our tours are a combination of tours, the composition of your group may change throughout your tour (Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch are the hubs where the group may change).
We'll fill your days with the best things to see and do on the North and South Island and give you great insight into New Zealand's life and culture. You can relax in comfortable 3–4 star accommodation to ensure you have a great night’s sleep ready for the following day’s activities.
Day 1
Welcome to Auckland. Our driver will wait at the Airport arrival hall to meet and greet you and transfer you to city accommodation.
Activities in the evening include visits to Skycity Tower, where you can admire the view. The Skywalk, bungee jumping from the tower, or having a meal in the revolving restaurant is with your expenses (Sky Tower entry ticket includes the tour)
Optional: All Blacks Experience and City Night Tour
Included Activity: Sky Tower entry ticket
Night stay in Auckland Hotel
Day 2
Auckland Tours
After Breakfast, the tours start at 9 am.
Highlights of Day Tours: Auckland sightseeing and visiting Places:
Begin with the highly informative Voyager Maritime Museum on the Viaduct Harbour, New Zealand’s maritime museum. Begin with the Maori migration across the seas, step back in time on board a European immigrant's ship, and then appreciate New Zealand's proud yachting history.
Mission Bay Beach and Kelly Tarlton’s, check out the Wynyard Quarter towards the Harbour Bridge.
The Auckland Museum, Auckland Art Gallery, and Victoria Park Market are for bargain hunters.
Devonport Village visit: volcanic cone North Head, then wander down the steps to the famous Cheltenham Beach.
Optional: Auckland Winery Tours, Piha and Muriwai Beach
Night Stay in Auckland Hotel
Included Activities: City sightseeing, Countryside tours, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Hobbiton - Rotorua
After breakfast, check out the hotel, and the tour starts from Auckland and continues to Waitomo Caves.
Departing from Auckland is a beautiful way to get to Rotorua and a magical journey. If you are interested in seeing galaxies of beautiful glowworms, then this Waitomo caves tour will allow you to spend 40 minutes under glowworms. This tour is one of the most unhurried glowworm tours in New Zealand, with the darkness intensifying the effect of thousands of softly shining glowworms.
After the tour and lunch at Waitomo town, drive to Hobbiton Movie Set Tours.
The Shire, where Hobbiton was brought to life on a private farm in Matamata. This idyllic village blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Set to the scale of a 3 ft Hobbit, you’ll feel like you’ve walked into a magical world of smoking chimneys after Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit movie set visit.
After finishing the tours, travel to Rotorua.
Night Stay in Rotorua Hotel
Included Activities: Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
Day 4
Rotorua Tour
After breakfast, the Rotorua day tour starts at 8 am.
Explore Rotorua
Rotorua sits in one of the world's most active volcanic regions, peppered with natural hot springs, boiling mud pools and steaming geysers. Geothermal landmarks aside, this city of sulphur has a rich indigenous history. Home to several prominent Maori tribes, a visit to one of the Maori cultural activity places should be on your agenda, as should an excursion to the Polynesian Spa for an invigorating soak in its natural mineral hot springs.
First, our tour heads to Te Puia for a Te Ra Haka combo guided walk, where you can experience mud pools and geysers and visit the Maori Weaving School and Kiwi House.
After the Te Puia experience, the tour group headed to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Waimangu Volcanic Valley is the world’s youngest geothermal environment, with a unique history and legacy. Home to incredible geothermal features, including the world's largest hot spring, visitors are immersed in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created this unique thermal valley. Waimangu is also the final resting place of the Pink and White Terraces, the eighth natural wonder of the world.”
Optional: In the evening, Night Walk in Redwood Trees Forest, Polynesian Spa
Night Stay in Rotorua Hotel
Included Activities: Te Puia Te Ra Haka combo, Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
Today, we head to the world's most incredible little capital city, the hip and happening Wellington. It’s a long drive from Rotorua to Wellington, but there’s some unmissable scenery on offer.
On the way to Taup?, we will visit Huka Falls and Lake Taupo and drive along the Desert Road that divides the Rangipo Desert.
On our way, the most prominent attractions on this road are Mount Ruapehu, Mount Tongariro, and Mount Ngauruhoe, the volcano better known as Mount Doom in Lord of the Rings. On the other side of the road is the lesser-noticed Kaimanawa Range, home to a breed of wild horses that can be spotted on rare occasions.
This evening, the city lights are yours to enjoy. Discover why Wellington is celebrated for its foodie culture – you are truly spoilt for dining choices tonight.
Included Activities: Huka Falls, Lake Taupo view
Night stay in Wellington Hotel
Day 6
Wellington Tours
Today, visit a nature reserve in Zealandia. Zealandia is a groundbreaking conservation project and the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary. It has successfully reintroduced over 20 species of native wildlife into this area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
You will also visit guided parliament tours by appointment and stop by Weta Studios, which is most famous for its creative contribution to all things Lord of the Rings. Take an optional tour to see prop-makers in action and learn about the immersive world of filmmaking.
Wellington has a feast of cultural attractions, and its crowning glory is Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand. Situated on Wellington’s magnificent waterfront, this internationally acclaimed museum combines leading-edge technology with traditional exhibits to tell the stories of New Zealand’s land and people. The museum is free entry, but you may like to opt for a tour with one of their experienced guides for a more in-depth visit.
You can visit a historic trip on the Wellington Cable Car. This five-minute trip to the top of Kelburn Hill offers a charming escape from the busy city streets. You will enjoy views of the city & harbour.
Included Activity: Parliament building (subject to availability), Te Papa National Museum
Night stay in Wellington Hotel.
Day 7
Wellington to Queenstown by Flight (Flight tickets not included)
Our driver will pick you up from the Wellington Hotel and transfer to the Domestic Terminal
In Queenstown Airport: Our driver will wait at the airport arrival hall to meet and greet you and transfer you from Queenstown Airport to the Queenstown Hotel accommodation.
After settling into accommodation, the city sightseeing tour begins at the hotel.
Queenstown has something for absolutely everyone. There are many options: extreme jet boat rides, river kayaking, 4-wheel driving through Lord of the Rings scenery, skyline gondola, and bungy jumping are just a few of our favourites.
Our first activity will be the Queenstown Skyline gondola. Skyline Queenstown Gondola takes you 450m above the town, showcasing the most incredible panoramic views. But there's more to enjoy than just the view! Get your fix of downhill fun with the Luge if you are interested.
In the evening, the Queenstown TSS Earnslaw cruise ride. Take a scenic cruise of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown on board the iconic vintage steamship across the lake to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the deck bridge, view the engine room, or join a sing-along with the on-board pianist. Enjoy a drink and some café style food at the Promenade Café and Bar.
Included Activity: Skyline Gondola ride, TSS Earnslaw lake cruise ride
Night stay at Queenstown Hotel/Motel.
Day 8
Queenstown to Milford Sound Tours
Milford Sound Cruise and tour from Queenstown (Approximately 13 hours)
Return luxury travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound, with a 1 hour 40 minute Cruise along the entire length of the inlet. You will enjoy a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Te Anau along the spectacular Milford Road. There is time for photo stops and short walks when reaching Milford Sound.
You board the modern, spacious vessel for a leisurely cruise in the cove. The cruise provides excellent viewing opportunities, and plenty of time is available to enjoy waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife. During the cruise, your friendly crew provide commentaries in several languages and points out sights such as Mitre Peak and the Pembroke Glacier.
Included Activity: Milford Sound Cruise tours
Night stay at Queenstown Hotel/Motel.
Day 9
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
This morning, the group leave from the Queenstown accommodation and drive through a scenic road and highlight, so ensure your camera is fully charged and ready to go. En route, we’ll stop in charming Arrowtown, a historic gold rush village with heaps of old-world character.
From Queenstown to Arrowtown via the Cardrona Valley route, stop for photos at the historic Cardrona Hotel Pub and world-renowned Cardrona Bra Fence and continue to Wanaka.
Wanaka must-visit places: Wanaka tree at Lake Wanaka, see the Puzzling World or do other activities if passengers are interested ( Passenger option).
This afternoon is your chance to relax in stunning Wanaka Lake and continue through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to Australasia's highest mountain at 3,754 metres.
Visit Mount Cook Village
Suggested optional activity: Heli or Ski Plane Flight, Glacier Explorer
Our tour group leaves from Mount Cook to Lake Tekapo in the evening. Lake Tekapo is fringed by the Southern Alps and is known for its turquoise colour. At its southern end, in Lake Tekapo township, is the stone Church of the Good Shepherd.
Included Activity: Arrowtown visit, Wanaka Lake, Mount Cook village visit, Lake Tekapo
Night stay at Lake Tekapo Motel
Day 10
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Leaving Tekapo, you will continue towards Geraldine and through the lush farmland of the Canterbury Plains. You will arrive at your destination, Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury and the largest city on the South Island. It is a unique destination that combines heritage, culture, and a beautiful natural landscape with urban regeneration, bustling hospitality, and an exciting lifestyle.
Visit Christchurch Art Gallery, located in the heart of the city in a landmark building featuring flowing glass, and you can go for the city tram ride to enjoy your evening.
Christchurch is the excellent and creative ways the city is being rebuilt after the life-changing 2011 earthquake here. Christchurch folk are an innovative and imaginative bunch. The Transitional Cathedral Chruch, which was created from cardboard, is inspirational.
Suggested Activity: International Antarctic Centre, Botanic Gardens, Historic Tram City Ride
Day 11
Christchurch Hotel/Motel to Airport Transfers
After breakfast, check out your accommodation and prepare to fly back to your country. You can go shopping or sightseeing before your flight departs.
End of Tours and Good Bye to Our lovely guests
The tour itinerary is subject to change for various reasons, such as the availability of entry tickets.
Please contact us if you have any questions or enquiries.
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