Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Your guide meets you at Auckland airport and takes you to your hotel. After that, the day is completely yours to settle in, rest, or wander around the city while other travelers arrive.
- Start point
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Pick up point)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland on your own
- Day 2
Auckland
Following breakfast, you'll head west to Muriwai Regional Park to see the black sand beaches and the gannet colony. From there, stop at the Auckland Museum for Māori and Polynesian artifacts, then check out Parnell suburb and the beachside area of Mission Bay. This evening includes the Auckland Viaduct and Sky Tower for views across the city and harbors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Muriwai Regional Park and gannet colony
- Visit Auckland Museum with Māori and Polynesian artifacts
- Stroll through Parnell
- Visit Mission Bay
- Visit Auckland Viaduct
- Visit Sky Tower with views of Auckland and harbors
Landmarks Muriwai Regional Park Auckland Museum Parnell Mission Bay Auckland Viaduct Sky Tower - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
You'll drive south from Auckland through the Waikato farmlands toward Waitomo. The main event here is the guided tour into Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you travel about 250 meters underground before taking a boat through the Glowworm Grotto lit by thousands of glowworms. Lunch is a traditional New Zealand barbecue. Later you continue to Rotorua for a Māori cultural experience at Te Puia, including a ceremony, performance, and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional New Zealand-style barbecue at a local restaurant), Dinner (Typical Māori dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves (250+ meters underground)
- Boat ride through Glowworm Grotto
- Traditional New Zealand-style barbecue lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Te Puia thermal reserve and Māori cultural center
- Traditional Māori welcome ceremony
- Māori cultural performance with songs and dances
- Typical Māori dinner
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Te Puia 
- Day 4
Rotorua to Christchurch
Start the morning at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, a geothermal area with craters and colorful lakes created by the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption. After that, you'll head to Rotorua Airport for a domestic flight to Christchurch. Upon landing, there's a short city tour before transferring to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley with craters, colorful lakes, and geothermal features
Landmarks Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Day 5
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
This morning you'll explore around Christchurch, then drive to Lake Tekapo, an alpine lake with clear turquoise water. The highlight here is the Church of the Good Shepherd, which sits beautifully against the backdrop of the Southern Alps.
Included Activities
- Explore surroundings of Christchurch
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 6
Lake Tekapo to Te Anau
Driving from Tekapo to Te Anau takes you through MacKenzie Country with panoramic views of Mount Cook and glacier-fed lakes. You'll pass the original Bungy Bridge (jumping is optional), then stop at a Central Otago vineyard for wine tasting and lunch. By evening you'll arrive in Te Anau, which is the gateway to Fiordland National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at winery in Central Otago)
Included Activities
- Drive through MacKenzie Country with views of Mount Cook and glacier-fed lakes
- Stop at original Bungy Bridge
- Wine tasting at local Central Otago vineyard
- Lunch at winery
Optional Activities
- Bungy jump at original Bungy Bridge (jump not included)
Landmarks Mount Cook Bungy Bridge - Day 7
Te Anau to Queenstown (Milford Sound Excursion)
Today is a full-day trip to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. You'll board a scenic cruise through the fiord toward the Tasman Sea, passing sights like Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls, with picnic or buffet lunch included on the boat. Afterward, you'll travel to Queenstown by coach, or for an extra cost you can fly back by small plane or helicopter if weather permits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic or buffet lunch during cruise)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound
- Scenic cruise through Milford Sound fiord to Tasman Sea
- View Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls during cruise
- Picnic or buffet lunch during cruise
Optional Activities
- Return to Queenstown by small plane (extra cost, weather dependent)
- Return to Queenstown by helicopter (extra cost, weather dependent)
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Milford Sound Mitre Peak Bowen Falls - Day 8
Queenstown
In the morning, there's a half-day tour visiting Arrowtown, a charming old mining town near Queenstown. You'll also take the Skyline Gondola up Bob's Peak for panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the surrounding mountains. The afternoon is free to relax or do your own thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of Queenstown surroundings
- Visit Arrowtown old mining town
- Skyline Gondola ride to top of Bob's Peak
- Panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and surrounding mountains
Landmarks Arrowtown Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu - Day 9
Queenstown
You have a full free day in Queenstown. You can explore on your own or choose optional activities like jet boating, lake cruises, hiking, or wine tours if those interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boating
- Lake cruises
- Hiking
- Wine tours
- Day 10
Queenstown
Head to Queenstown Airport for your departure flight. Tour services end here.
- End point
- Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand (Drop off point)
- Meals
- Breakfast
