Included: Private Airport Transfer

Explore: Auckland

New Zealand's self-proclaimed "City of Sails" is the country's largest metro area. Resting between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, this urban paradise has something for everyone. Surrounded by native bush, rainforests, and an abundance of beaches, Auckland is a playground for both the city savvy and those with an eye for adventure. Central museums and galleries can be explored on foot.

Included: Private Tour to Rotorua with a tour of Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves

Travel to Waitomo Caves and then onto Hobbiton before arriving in Rotorua

World Famous: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

In the heart of New Zealand, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire with a guided tour of Hobbiton, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. Hobbiton is located just outside of Matamata - in the heart of the lush Waikato farming region. Here you can visit such iconic Hobbit locations as Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill, and the Party Tree, with a guide sharing behind-the-scenes tales and insight into the making of the films.

World Famous: Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead. After visiting Waitomo and Hobbiton, continue to Rotorua, arriving in the early evening.

Included: Private Rotorua Tour - Te Puia - Te Pā Tū

Culture and Nature : Te Puia Te Rā Guided Experience

Te Puia is one of the country's premier indigenous experiences, with its spine-tingling ceremonial welcome, and stunning Kapa Haka cultural show which features traditional ancestral storytelling, song and dance. Enjoy food that has been cooked using the geothermal energy used for centuries, quite literally giving you a taste of Māori culture. You choose what you want to be cooked for your lunch before heading off on a special guided tour of Te Puia.

Culture and Food: Te Pā Tū Cultural Tour and Hangi Dinner

Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions. Enjoy the night's festivities with the people of Tamaki Maori Village as you are treated to a banquet of succulent foods cooked the traditional Māori way. Discover the Māori village as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs, dances, myths, and legends and browse throughout the largest after-hours tribal marketplace in Rotorua. Includes a hangi buffet feast that has cooked slowly underground.

Included: Private Airport Transfers

Cost of domestic flights not included

This morning explore Rotorua, then fly to Christchurch

Suggested activities for Rotorua

Explore: Rotorua

Peppered with natural hot springs, boiling mud pools, and steaming geysers, Rotorua sits within one of the world’s most active volcanic regions. Geothermal landmarks aside, this city of sulphur has a rich indigenous history. Home to several prominent Māori tribes, a visit to one of the Māori Villages should be high on your agenda, as should an excursion to the Polynesian Spa for an invigorating soak in its natural mineral hot springs. Alternatively, head up the Rotorua Gondola for soaring lake views, and ride the luge at night for an extra thrill.

Included: Private Tour to Mt Cook National Park

Today you'll drive through the heart of the South Island, crossing the vast Canterbury plains. Catch your breath in Geraldine before continuing through Fairlie. Ascending Burkes Pass, you'll come to the picturesque lakeside town of Tekapo. Follow the road and take in the view of Aoraki Mount Cook (New Zealand's tallest mountain) from the shores of Lake Pukaki, known for its glacier-fed turquoise blue color. Continue along the lake to your final destination, Mount Cook Village.

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Explore: Christchurch

New Zealand's garden city is steadily being transformed into a vibrant urban destination. Encompassing a large green belt, it's known for its wide tree-lined avenues and lush gardens. Christchurch is also known for many great restaurants, with the local delicacy being fresh-caught crayfish.

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Scenery: Heli or Ski Plane Flight

This Mount Cook helicopter tour or ski plane adventure is the ultimate way to see the Southern Alps. Traverse the Main Divide to the West Coast and view the magnificent landscape of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Track north along the Tasman Sea before recrossing the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Glacier.

Nature: Big Sky Stargazing

Take a mesmerizing journey through the cosmos as you explore the wonders of New Zealand's night sky; home to planets, stars and a whole other world we only dream about. Our resident astronomy guides will take you on a 90-minute tour of the night sky through high powered telescopes along with discussing incredible features visible to the naked eye.

Scenery: Glacier Explorer

Cruise around the Tasman Glacial Lake and experience the enormity of NZ's largest glacier. The towering ice wall is really quite incredible, with an astonishing history.

Included: Private Tour to Queenstown

Leaving the alpine beauty of Aoraki Mount Cook, travel through Twizel and on to Omarama, New Zealand’s gliding capital. Cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before pausing at the village of Tarras and the historic Bendigo goldfields. Continue through Cromwell and the sheer cliffs of the Kawarau Gorge, with time for scenic photo stops along the way. As the road opens to Gibbston, famed for its premium wines, the journey concludes with the dramatic Remarkables guiding you into Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.

Included: Tss Earnslaw cruise, BBQ Diner and sheep dog show.

World Famous: TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak including gourmet BBQ dinner and a farm tour

Enjoy a quintessential Kiwi experience – a delicious gourmet BBQ buffet meal and a farm demonstration in a stunning lakeside setting.

Take in the stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and its surroundings as you cruise across the lake to the historic Walter Peak high country farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw Steamship.

After dinner, watch the farm dogs in action with a sheep-herding demonstration and say hello to the other farm animals.

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Explore: Queenstown and surrounds

Celebrated as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown offers far more than a fast-paced action-packed holiday. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath a soaring panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic, and scenic wonders.

Adventure: Arrowtown and Skippers Luxury 4WD Private Tour

Embark on an immersive journey through the historic charm of Arrowtown and the exhilarating adventure of Skippers Road on our luxury 4WD private tour. With the comfort and safety of our premium vehicle, you'll experience the thrill of this historic route like never before

Included: Arrowtown & Wānaka Private Tour

Discover the historic charm of Arrowtown before continuing to the alpine splendour of Wānaka. This private tour is crafted to showcase the very best of the region, with time to enjoy its landscapes, history, and relaxed atmosphere.

Wānaka never fails to captivate with its crystal-clear lake, dramatic mountain backdrop, and welcoming character. Whether you prefer leisurely sightseeing, boutique shopping, or outdoor adventure, your private guide ensures you make the most of your time in this remarkable destination.

Included: Private Tour to Milford - Overnight Milford Cruise.

Travel in comfort on a private tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound, passing through the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland National Park. Along the way, enjoy photo stops at mirror-like lakes, towering peaks, and lush rainforest valleys before reaching the fiord. In the evening, board the Fiordland Jewel for an overnight cruise surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound.

Nature: Fiordland Jewel Overnight Cruise

The Fiordland Jewel offers a truly unique way to experience Milford Sound, combining boutique luxury with the tranquillity of an overnight voyage. With only a small number of guests on board, the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed. Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner showcasing fresh local produce, soak in the on-deck hot tub as waterfalls cascade from sheer cliffs around you, and wake to the stillness of the fiord at sunrise — an unforgettable way to experience the majesty of Fiordland.

Included: Private Tour and Airport Transfer

After your overnight cruise, enjoy a private tour back to Queenstown for your onward flight. Travel once more along the spectacular Milford Road, with time to appreciate its ever-changing scenery before reaching Te Anau. Continue across the rolling tussock lands and through Mossburn, known as the deer capital of New Zealand. Following the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the dramatic Remarkables rise before you as you return to the adventure capital of Queenstown. On arrival, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Auckland.