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9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown

By Waimate Journeys
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $14,990 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • 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

Check availability

Without Hotels & Entry Tickets
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    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

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $14,989.61 x 1 AdultCA $14,989.61
Total
Price is CA $14,989.61
Without Hotels & With Tickets
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    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

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $17,016.32 x 1 AdultCA $17,016.32
Total
Price is CA $17,016.32
With Hotels & Entry Tickets
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    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

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $21,992.79 x 1 AdultCA $21,992.79
Total
Price is CA $21,992.79

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If any optional activity is cancelled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet Ticket at Rotorua
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: International Antarctic Centre OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Daytime Ticket at Rotorua
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional: Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Film Set Tour Ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Christchurch to Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Packaged water bottles
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & Drinks (except 8 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Queenstown
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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