9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown

9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown

By Waimate Journeys

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
9d
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to Christchurch) and North Island (Rotorua to Auckland). The tour includes convenient transfer flight ticket, and optional must-do activities & luxury accommodation, ensuring you experience the best itinerary within your limited time in New Zealand without the hassles of planning endless things and driving long distances on your own. The itinerary is crafted to showcase the beauty of New Zealand in a relaxed style within an ideal number of days.

Besides visiting and experiencing many of the top attractions in New Zealand, you may also opt for an unbelievably long list of renowned and carefully selected 14-16 activities, ensuring a diverse experience. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour, with a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for you. Start at Queenstown and finish at Auckland.

Activity location

Queenstown
- Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Queenstown
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Without Hotels & Entry Tickets

9d
English

Without Accommodation: This option excludes accommodation. Travellers must book their own accommodation. Date-specific location guidance provided.
Without Entry Tickets: This options excludes entry tickets for activities. Travellers book their own desired activities. Timeslot guidance provided.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

NZ$18,675.00 x 1 AdultNZ$18,675.00

Total

Without Hotels & With Tickets

9d
English

Without Accommodation: This option excludes accommodation. Travellers must book their own accommodation. Date-specific location guidance provided.
With Entry Tickets: Includes Entry Tickets for mentioned 14-16 activities.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

NZ$21,200.00 x 1 AdultNZ$21,200.00

Total

With Hotels & Entry Tickets

9d
English

With Accommodation: Includes accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season.
With Entry Tickets: Includes Entry tickets for mentioned 14-16 activities.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

NZ$27,400.00 x 1 AdultNZ$27,400.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
Guide-driver exclusively for your group
Private transport
Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
If any optional activity is cancelled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
Optional Entry Ticket: Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet Ticket at Rotorua
Optional Entry Ticket: International Antarctic Centre OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket
Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
WiFi on board
Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland
Packaged snacks & chocolates
Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Daytime Ticket at Rotorua
Optional: Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua
Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Film Set Tour Ticket
Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Christchurch to Auckland
Packaged water bottles
Food & Drinks (except 8 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
Travel Insurance
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travellers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance

Activity itinerary

Day 1:

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Queenstown

15m

Milford Sound

5h
Admission ticket included

Doubtful Sound / Patea

7h 30m

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

2h 15m
Admission ticket included

Day 2:

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Queenstown

3h

Skyline Queenstown

4h
Admission ticket included

Day 3:

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Lindis Pass Summit Scenic Lookout

15m

Lake Pukaki

30m

Aoraki/Mt. Cook

3h 15m

Mount Cook Airport

30m
Admission ticket included

Tekapo Stargazing

1h 15m
Admission ticket included

Day 4:

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Lake Tekapo

30m

Castle Hill

1h

Arthur's Pass National Park

2h

Otira Viaduct Lookout

15m

TranzAlpine Train

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

Day 5:

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Christchurch

15m

Kaikoura

5h

Akaroa

5h

Christchurch

15m

Day 6: Christchurch (International Antarctic Centre or Punting on Avon or Christchurch Tram)-Flight to Auckland-Rotorua

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Christchurch

15m

International Antarctic Centre

2h
Admission ticket included

Christchurch Airport

3h

Rotorua

3h

Day 7:

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Rotorua

3h

Te Puia

4h
Admission ticket included

Day 8:

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Optional (Select Option "With Accommodation"): 4 to 5-star hotel with breakfast based on availability and season.

Redwoods Treewalk

1h
Admission ticket included

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

4h
Admission ticket included

Auckland

3h

Day 9:

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Auckland Museum

2h 45m
Admission ticket included

Auckland

5h 30m

Location

Activity location

Queenstown
- Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Queenstown
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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