Day 1: Arrival in Auckland
- Arrive Auckland airport and get privately transferred to the Hotel and check in.
- Rest day is free at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland Half Day City Tour
- Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from an expert guide and a small group size.
- Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt Eden, and see spectacular views of the Mission Bay beaches—all in just half a day, with plenty of photo stops along the way.
- Later proceed to Auckland Sky Tower on own and enjoy panoramic views of the Auckland city.
- Included – Auckland City Tour & Auckland Sky Tower (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Auckland.
Day 3: Auckland – Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour – Rotorua
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Rotorua. En route, visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms.
- Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display.
- Explore the cave by foot before embarking on a boat ride, gliding silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.
- Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights.
- The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do.
- See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.
- Included – Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves (shared touring route to Rotorua).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Rotorua.
Day 4: Rotorua – Waimangu Geothermal Valley (Self Guided Walk) & Redwoods Nightlights
- Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests.
- It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.
- Today you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.
- Included – Waimangu Geothermal Valley (Self Guided Walk) & Redwoods Nightlights (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Rotorua.
Day 5: Rotorua to Queenstown
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Rotorua Airport by private transfer.
- On arrival in Queenstown, proceed with a private transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 6: Queenstown – Milford Sounds Cruise Tour – Queenstown
- Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
- Today’s stunning journey past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks.
- Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world.
- After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to downtown Queenstown. Duration: approx. 12 hours.
- Included – Milford Sound tour with picnic lunch (sharing basis).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 7: Queenstown Gondola & Luge Rides
- Start your day with a Gondola ride, taking you 480m up over Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak, and, of course, Queenstown.
- Jump in the driver’s seat in this global thrill for all ages.
- Nestle into a Luge cart and wind your way through 1,600 meters of banked corners, tunnels and dippers. Once you’ve conquered the course, hop on the chairlift and go again!
- Included – Skyline Gondola with 3 Luge Rides (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 8: Departure from Queenstown
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Queenstown Airport for your onward journey.