11 Days New Zealand Trip: North & South Island Highlights
11 Days New Zealand Trip: North & South Island Highlights
11 Days New Zealand Trip: North & South Island Highlights
An 11-day journey across New Zealand's North and South Islands, visiting Hobbiton, Rotorua, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt Cook, and Lake Tekapo.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive in Auckland, transfer to hotel, leisure.
Day 1:Arrive in Auckland, transfer to hotel, leisure.
Day 2:Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set.
Day 2:Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set.
Day 3:Rotorua geothermal valley and Māori cultural experience.
Day 3:Rotorua geothermal valley and Māori cultural experience.
Day 4:Rotorua to Christchurch (flight).
Day 4:Rotorua to Christchurch (flight).
Day 5:TranzAlpine rail journey to Franz Josef Glacier region.
Day 5:TranzAlpine rail journey to Franz Josef Glacier region.
Day 6:Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast Pass.
Day 6:Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast Pass.
Day 7:Leisure day in Queenstown.
Day 7:Leisure day in Queenstown.
Day 8:Milford Sound cruise.
Day 8:Milford Sound cruise.
Day 9:Queenstown to Mt Cook region.
Day 9:Queenstown to Mt Cook region.
Day 10:Mt Cook to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo.
Day 10:Mt Cook to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo.
Day 11:Departure from Christchurch.
Day 11:Departure from Christchurch.
Inclusions
- 1 night Auckland with breakfast
- 2 nights Rotorua with breakfast
- 2 nights Christchurch with breakfast
- 1 night Franz Josef with breakfast
- 3 nights Queenstown with breakfast
- 1 night Mt Cook region with breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Shared transportation as per itinerary
- Hobbiton guided tour
- Rotorua geothermal and Māori experience
- TranzAlpine rail journey
- Milford Sound cruise with lunch
- Scenic transfers Queenstown-Mt Cook-Christchurch
Exclusions
- New Zealand visa
- International airfare
- Domestic flight Rotorua-Christchurch
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Starts from
Auckland
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