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- Day 1
Start your South Island adventure in Christchurch.
- Day 2
Drive to Lake Tekapo through the Canterbury Plains.
- Day 3
Head to Oamaru, known for its Victorian buildings.
- Day 4
Trip to Te Anau takes about 4 hours.
- Day 5
Leave Te Anau by 7 AM for Milford Sound.
- Day 6
Drive to Franz Josef, about 6 hours.
- Day 7
Stop at Monteith's Brewery in Greymouth.
- Day 8
Book flights after 10 AM on your last day.
10 Days in New Zealand, incl. Auckland and Queenstown
From Auckland to Christchurch, 5 major cities reveal their secrets over 10 days, featuring Rotorua's Te Pā Tū Maori Experience, Queenstown's adventure activities, and Milford Sound's fjords. The tour includes UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie Reserve stargazing and Waipara Springs wine tasting.
- Days 1-2
Auckland
Land in Auckland before 4 PM to settle in on your first evening. The Skybus runs every 15-20 minutes from the airport to downtown. On day two explore the city starting with the All Blacks Experience to learn about rugby culture. Visit Mission Bay in the afternoon when the sunlight makes the harbor views look their best.
- Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
- Day 4
Rotorua to Queenstown
- Day 5
Milford Sound
Leave early for your Milford Sound cruise. The drive from Queenstown is about 4 hours through Fiordland National Park. Bring motion sickness medicine for the winding roads and warm clothes since Milford is usually much cooler than Queenstown.
- Days 6-7
Queenstown Area
Spend one full day exploring Queenstown's activities. Visit the Otago wine region on a half-day tour that stops at 3-4 vineyards. The next day drive to Lake Tekapo (3 hours) to see the Dark Sky Reserve at night. Pack warm clothing since temperatures often drop to near freezing.
- Days 8-10
Christchurch Region
Drive to Christchurch (3 hours) and explore the rebuilt city center including the Transitional Cathedral. Visit a Canterbury sheep farm to see local farming and go wine tasting in Waipara Valley just 45 minutes north of the city.
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Christchurch New Zealand
103 miGreymouth New Zealand
24 miPunakaiki New Zealand
46 miHokitika New Zealand
59 miFranz Josef New Zealand
76 miMakarora New Zealand
32 miWanaka New Zealand
59 miMilford Sound New Zealand
43 miQueenstown New Zealand
What people love about 10-day New Zealand tours
- Southern Spectacular (2025/26)
We saw so much of the South Island of New Zealand—truly a trip of a lifetime! Well planned and organized. I felt very safe and comfortable traveling solo in this group bus tour.
- NZ Adventure South
Fantastic itinerary with a budget. Seen and did both touristy and adventurous itinerary. Operator was very helpful in booking additional nights and other arrangements as well.
- Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island (11 destinations)
Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island was incredible! Lots of options and flexibility. Tim our trip leader was awesome and super accommodating. Would highly recommend!
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