Day01
Arrive Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand. Meet your driver at Auckland Airport arrivals and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. An evening stroll at Viaduct Harbour is recommended.
Kiwi Grand Tours · Ready Package
8N Classic New Zealand
Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown, with Lake Tekapo, Aoraki / Mt Cook, Milford Sound and Wanaka. The essential New Zealand in 8 nights.
Duration8 Nights / 9 Days
Hotels4-star, breakfast only
Airport transfersPrivate (all 4)
Tours & intercitySIC and coach
Domestic flightRotorua to Christchurch
Route at a glance
Auckland2 Nights
Road via Hobbiton ›
Rotorua2 Nights
Flight 1h 55m ›
Christchurch1 Night
Road via Tekapo & Mt Cook ›
Queenstown3 Nights · Milford & Wanaka
Day by day
PVT = Private · SIC = Seat in coach (shared, small group)
Day02
Auckland City Highlights and Sky Tower
Half-day guided city tour: Mt Eden volcanic cone, Auckland Museum precinct, Parnell, Harbour Bridge views and Tamaki Drive to Mission Bay. Afternoon visit to the Sky Tower observation deck.
Day03
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Te Puia
Drive south through the Waikato to the Hobbiton Movie Set for a guided walk through the Shire. Continue to Te Puia geothermal valley for Pohutu Geyser, the kiwi house and a Maori cultural performance. Lunch stop en route at own cost. Drop at your Rotorua hotel.
Day04
Rotorua Geothermal and Redwoods
Morning tour to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool and the Artist's Palette. Walk the Redwoods Treewalk in the forest canopy. Afternoon ride the Skyline Rotorua Gondola with 2 luge rides.
Day05
Fly to Christchurch and City Tour
Private transfer to Rotorua Airport for the morning direct Air New Zealand flight to Christchurch (approx. 1 hr 55 min). Private transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided city tour: Cathedral Square, the Cardboard Cathedral, Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens.
Day06
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook
Cross the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue along turquoise Lake Pukaki to Aoraki / Mt Cook village for free time and a short glacier-view walk. Over the Lindis Pass to Queenstown.
Day07
Milford Sound
Full day into Fiordland National Park via Te Anau, the Eglinton Valley mirror lakes and the Homer Tunnel. Boutique cruise on Milford Sound past Mitre Peak, seal colonies and waterfalls. Lunch at own cost. Return to Queenstown in the evening.
Day08
Arrowtown and Wanaka
Over the Crown Range Road, New Zealand's highest sealed road, to the historic Cardrona Hotel and Wanaka. Photo stop at the famous Wanaka Tree and free time on the lakefront. Return via the gold-rush town of Arrowtown and its Chinese Settlement.
Day09
Depart Queenstown
Breakfast and check out. Private transfer to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight. Haere ra, until next time.
Inclusions
- 8 nights in 4-star hotels, standard room, breakfast only
- 4 private airport transfers (Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown)
- All sightseeing and intercity road travel on SIC or InterCity coach, as listed
- Entrances as listed: Sky Tower, Hobbiton, Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, Redwoods Treewalk, Skyline Rotorua, Milford Sound cruise
- 24/7 in-country support and NZ GST
Exclusions
- International airfare and taxes
- New Zealand visitor visa and travel insurance
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and room service
- Optional tours and anything not under Inclusions
- Early check-in, late check-out, porterage, tips
- Peak-date surcharges (Christmas, New Year, events)
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Where | Basis | From (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sound scenic flight back (upgrade) | Queenstown | SIC | NZD 550 |
| Tasman Glacier heli hike | Mt Cook | SIC | NZD 1,220 |
| TranzAlpine train and Arthur's Pass day | Christchurch | SIC | NZD 449 |
| Waiheke Island wine day | Auckland | Private guide | NZD 269 |
| Shotover Jet boat ride | Queenstown | SIC | On request |
Good to know before you sell
- SIC and coach luggage limit: 1 suitcase (max 20 kg) plus 1 small bag per person. Extra bags on request.
- Day 3, Day 6 and Day 7 are long travel days with scheduled stops.
- Book the morning domestic flight so clients make the same-day afternoon city tour.
- Milford Road can close in bad weather. The operator rebooks or refunds as per their policy.
- Tours stop at cafes for lunch. Carry snacks on long days if clients prefer Indian or Jain food.
- Pick-ups are not always from the hotel lobby. Guest may have to walk to 5-10 mins to reach to the nearest coach stop.
- Not valid between 21st Dec 2026 to 07th Jan 2027.