This exciting journey will ensure you experience the best New Zealand has to offer including luxury boutique accommodation, diverse and authentic experiences in Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown. Throughout your New Zealand tour, you'll enjoy the breathtaking sights and learn about the history and culture of this incredible country.
From a tour of the iconic Hobbiton film set near Rotorua and a magical cruise and scenic flight across Milford Sound near Queenstown, you will leave with plans to come back and see more of the breathtaking beauty that is New Zealand. This exciting journey will ensure you experience the best New Zealand has to offer including luxury boutique accommodation, diverse and authentic experiences in Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown. Throughout your New Zealand tour, you'll enjoy the breathtaking sights and learn about the history and culture of this incredible country.
From a tour of the iconic Hobbiton film set near Rotorua and a magical cruise and scenic flight across Milford Sound near Queenstown, you will leave with plans to come back and see more of the breathtaking beauty that is New Zealand.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Auckland
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Upon arriving in Auckland, you'll enjoy your private transfer from the airport to your city hotel. After checking in to your modern new hotel in downtown Auckland on the picturesque Waitemata Harbour, you can enjoy a stroll along the harbour and have dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants in the local area.
Accommodation
M Social Auckland★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Auckland Airport to M Social Auckland
Destinations
Auckland
Day 2
Discover Auckland City and the West Coast Rugged Beaches
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Today experience the very best of Auckland city, the Marine village of Devonport, Auckland's glorious West Coast and Waitakere Ranges on this full-day tour. On this tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle, see stunning views of ancient volcanoes and untamed coastline, Auckland's renowned black sand beaches, the Arataki Visitor Centre, subtropical rainforest with Kauri trees and indigenous flora and fauna. This is a very special small-group experience using luxury transport.
Accommodation
M Social Auckland★4 star
Activities
Bush and Beach Best of Both Worlds Tour
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Auckland
Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton
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Take a magical journey through Middle Earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy on a fascinating guided tour. This location is the largest "green set" in the world and the only place where you get an emotional response with a movie set in a natural setting. Following your tour, you'll join the shuttle transfer for the rest of your journey to Rotorua.
Accommodation
Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel★5 star
Activities
Time Unlimited Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Auckland
Matamata
Rotorua
Day 4
Geothermal Wonderland & Maori Culture
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Today on your New Zealand tour, you'll experience the unforgettable awe-inspiring half-day journey through the country's most spectacular, colourful and diverse volcanic region's amazing geothermal activity. After some free time in the afternoon, you will then join your guided trip to a Maori village on a cultural journey including a Powhiri (a traditional welcome ceremony), a Haka song and dance followed by dinner of a traditional hangi feast. This will truly be a day to remember.
Accommodation
Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel★5 star
Activities
Geothermal Wonderland
Tamaki Maori Village Cultural Tour & Hangi Dinner
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Rotorua
Tumunui
Day 5
Travel to Queenstown
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You will be well taken care of with private car airport transfers today as you travel to Queenstown. Enjoy your flight across the North and South Islands of New Zealand and arrive Queenstown, the capital of adventure and breathtaking mountainous scenery. Make yourself at home at Hotel St Moritz located on the lakefront, a very short walk from town. You'll be free to explore when you are settled.
Accommodation
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel★5 star
Activities
QueenstownOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel to Rotorua Airport
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Private Driver from Airport to Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel
Today, you'll enjoy a guided trip luxury glass-roofed coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Te Anau. On arrival at Milford Sound, you'll venture out on a relaxing nature cruise providing excellent viewing opportunities including waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife. You'll then have the joy of returning to Queenstown by a fixed-wing plane. A picnic lunch is also included on the cruise.
Accommodation
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel★5 star
Activities
Milford Sound Coach
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Milford Sound Scenic Flight
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Queenstown
New Zealand
Milford Sound
Day 7
Wilderness Jet Boat Safari
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The Wilderness Safari takes you on a spectacular 1.5-hour jet boat journey through the Dart's ever-changing braided river system. The trip includes an easy guided 30-40 minute walk through the 'Heritage Trail' at Paradise. You'll also journey by 4WD coach via a scenic back-road route and stopping to view scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including Lord of the Rings.
Accommodation
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel★5 star
Activities
Wilderness Jet
Destinations
Queenstown
Glenorchy
Day 8
Depart Queenstown
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This morning, your New Zealand tour comes to an end as you are taken by private car back to the airport for your flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand
Destinations
Queenstown
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
8 activities
3 lunches and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 4,985/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
New Zealand in 8 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
