10 Days / 9 Nights: Discover the Best of New Zealand

Service Description

10 Days / 9 Nights | North and South Island Vineyards, alpine lakes, geothermal wonders and film-set landscapes in one trip. From North to South, we handle the details so you can relax, explore and fall in love with Aotearoa. DAY 1: WELCOME TO AUCKLAND - Viaduct Harbour and Sky Tower - Free evening on the waterfront DAY 2: HOBBITON AND ROTORUA - Hobbiton Movie Set tour and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn - Evening option: Polynesian Spa, Rotorua Museum or Redwoods treetop night walk* DAY 3: ROTORUA - Hell's Gate geothermal reserve and mud spa - Mud bath, sulphur spa and cool plunge pool DAY 4: BLENHEIM - Marlborough Sounds wildlife tour - VIP wine tasting - Makana Chocolate Factory, Seymour Square and Pollard Park - Spa, hot pools, steam room and private karaoke at a luxury lodge DAY 5: KAIKŌURA AND CHRISTCHURCH - Kaikōura seal colony - Views of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean - International Antarctic Centre: penguins and ice experiences DAY 6: LAKE TEKAPO TO QUEENSTOWN - Church of the Good Shepherd - Tekapo Springs - Cromwell and mountain passes on the way to Queenstown DAY 7: MILFORD SOUND - Milford Sound cruise past fiords, waterfalls and cliffs DAY 8: ARROWTOWN, WANAKA AND GLENORCHY - Lake Hayes and Arrowtown gold-mining history - Crown Range lookout - That Wanaka Tree - Glenorchy DAY 9: QUEENSTOWN - Free day to explore or try adventure activities* DAY 10: TRAVEL HOME - Depart Queenstown International Airport *Optional activities at your own cost INCLUSIONS - 9 nights in 4 to 5 star hotels or boutique B&Bs - Domestic flight: Rotorua to Blenheim - All meals - Entrance fees to activities - Private vehicle for land travel - Small group with a tour guide - Custom changes available - International flights to New Zealand: quoted on request Prices vary by travel dates, group size and hotel choice. Book a consultation and Ray will build your quote and tailor the trip to you.