New Zealand: North & South Island Explorer
10 Days / 9 Nights · New Zealand
Overview
From Auckland's harbour to Queenstown's adrenaline and Milford Sound's fjords — the complete Middle-earth road trip across both islands.
Highlights
- ●Milford Sound cruise through Fiordland
- ●Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
- ●Queenstown adventure: gondola & jet boat
- ●Rotorua geothermal parks & Maori cultural evening
Day-wise Itinerary
This itinerary is fully customizable — happy to tweak the pace, hotels or activities to suit your needs.
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Day 1: Arrival in Auckland
Airport transfer and check-in, evening at leisure.
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Day 2: Auckland City Tour
Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour and the waterfront.
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Day 3: Auckland to Rotorua
Drive to Rotorua, stopping at the Hobbiton Movie Set en route.
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Day 4: Rotorua Geothermal Parks
Geothermal parks and an evening Maori cultural show with hangi dinner.
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Day 5: Rotorua to Wellington
Travel to Wellington, visit Te Papa Museum.
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Day 6: Fly to Queenstown
Domestic flight to Queenstown, evening at the lakefront.
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Day 7: Queenstown Adventure
Skyline Gondola and jet boat ride, free time for optional bungee.
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Day 8: Milford Sound Cruise
Full-day excursion with a cruise through Milford Sound.
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Day 9: Queenstown Leisure
Free day or an optional TSS Earnslaw cruise on Lake Wakatipu.
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Day 10: Departure
Transfer to Queenstown airport.
Inclusions
- ✓9 nights hotel stay with breakfast
- ✓New Zealand visitor visa processing assistance
- ✓Domestic flight, Wellington–Queenstown sector
- ✓Milford Sound cruise ticket
- ✓Hobbiton Movie Set entry ticket
Exclusions
- ✕International airfare to/from New Zealand
- ✕Personal expenses & tips
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Meals other than breakfast (except where mentioned)
- ✕GST as applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the New Zealand: North & South Island Explorer package cost?+
The New Zealand: North & South Island Explorer starts from ₹2,85,000 per person on twin sharing, visa processing included. The final price depends on your travel dates, hotel category and group size.
How many days is the New Zealand: North & South Island Explorer?+
It is a 10-day, 9-night trip covering New Zealand. We can add or remove days to suit your plans.
What is included in this package?+
9 nights hotel stay with breakfast; New Zealand visitor visa processing assistance; Domestic flight, Wellington–Queenstown sector; Milford Sound cruise ticket; Hobbiton Movie Set entry ticket.
What is not included?+
International airfare to/from New Zealand; Personal expenses & tips; Travel insurance; Meals other than breakfast (except where mentioned); GST as applicable.
What is the best time to take this trip?+
The best time to visit New Zealand is November to March (Southern Hemisphere summer).
Can I customize this package?+
Yes — every PlacesToGo package is fully customizable. We can change the hotels, pace, activities and number of days to suit your needs. Send an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp.