Fiords, glaciers and the adventure capital of the world
A grand tour across both islands, geothermal Rotorua and the Hobbiton film set in the North Island, then Queenstown, Milford Sound and the Franz Josef Glacier in the South.
A suggested flow for North & South Island Highlights. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Auckland. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel in Auckland. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Auckland. Sky Tower observation deck and a walk around the harbour. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Rotorua. Drive to Rotorua for geothermal geysers, mud pools and a Maori cultural evening. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Hobbiton. Visit the preserved Hobbiton Movie Set among the Waikato farmland. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Queenstown. Fly south to Queenstown, the lakeside adventure capital, for an afternoon at leisure. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Queenstown. Optional bungy jumping or jet-boating, with alpine scenery all around. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Milford Sound. Full-day excursion to Milford Sound for a fiord cruise past waterfalls and cliffs. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to Franz Josef Glacier. Drive to the West Coast to see the Franz Josef Glacier. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Aoraki / Mount Cook. Continue past Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, for alpine views. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Transfer to Queenstown or Christchurch airport for your onward journey. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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