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10D8N New Zealand Scenic Explorer
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10D8N New Zealand Scenic Explorer

A scenic New Zealand journey covering Auckland, Christchurch, Akaroa Nature Cruise, Lake Tekapo, Mt Hay Farm, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Arrowtown, and Auckland departure.

Auckland Christchurch Lake Tekapo Wanaka Queenstown Arrowtown
Tour Overview

Designed for Kiwi scenery and soft adventure

  • Auckland city tour with seasonal experiences, Muriwai Gannet Colony, Devonport, chocolate tasting, and village shopping.
  • Akaroa Nature Cruise and Milford Sound Cruise with fjord scenery, waterfalls, dolphins, seals, and marine birds.
  • Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Church of the Good Shepherd, Wanaka, Queenstown, and Arrowtown highlights.
  • Mt Hay Farm, Alpaca Farm Tour, Wanaka Lavender Farm, fruit picking, and optional Tekapo Stargazing.
Detailed Plan

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Auckland (B/D)

Auckland arrival, city tour, seasonal experiences, dinner, and overnight stay.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Arrival in Auckland Airport. Meet and greet by our TEAM representative and proceed with the city tour
  • For Spring & Summer: Visit the Tip Top Ice Cream Factory and enjoy strawberry picking at Good Planet
  • Visit the Muriwai Gannet Colony, famous for its black sand cliffs and seabirds
  • For Autumn & Winter: Visit the Tip Top Ice Cream Factory or Auckland Museum
  • Continue to Devonport for sightseeing, chocolate tasting, and shopping around the village
  • Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight stay in Auckland
  • Optional on extra cost: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with return transfers
Day 2Auckland - Christchurch (B/L)

Morning flight to Christchurch, city tour, gondola lunch, and Riverside Market evening.

Detailed Itinerary

  • After breakfast, checkout from the hotel
  • Take a morning flight to Christchurch
  • Enjoy a city tour covering Hagley Park, Mona Vale Garden-Port Hills
  • Lunch at Christchurch Gondola, featuring a 2 course meal
  • Explore Riverside Market for an evening dinner at your own expense
  • Overnight stay in Christchurch
Day 3Akaroa Day Trip - Christchurch (B/D)

Banks Peninsula scenic drive, Akaroa Nature Cruise, village time, dinner, and Christchurch overnight.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along the Banks Peninsula towards Akaroa, passing through the rolling hills and landscapes of Little River and Lake Forsyth
  • Arrive in Akaroa and join a 2 hours Akaroa Nature Cruise to encounter Hector's dolphins, fur seals, and various marine birds
  • After the cruise, enjoy free time to explore the quaint Akaroa Village, stroll along the waterfront and visit local art galleries
  • Lunch recommended: Akaroa Fish & Chips by the pier
  • Return to Christchurch in the late afternoon
  • Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight stay in Christchurch
Day 4Christchurch - Lake Tekapo (B/L/D)

Canterbury Plains, Mt Hay Farm, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, and optional stargazing.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart for Lake Tekapo via the scenic Canterbury Plains
  • Visit Mt Hay Farm for an authentic farm experience with a Merino sheep shearing show and Alpaca Farm Tour (included)
  • Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, and the Church of the Good Shepherd for photo opportunities
  • Enjoy a packed picnic lunch from the hotel by the lakeside
  • Optional: Tekapo Stargazing Experience in the evening
  • Dinner arranged at the hotel
  • Overnight in Lake Tekapo
Day 5Lake Tekapo - Wanaka - Queenstown (B/D)

High Country Salmon Farm, seasonal Wanaka experiences, dinner, and Queenstown overnight.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Checkout
  • Stop at High Country Salmon Farm for an early brunch
  • For Spring & Summer (Nov-Feb): Visit Wanaka Lavender Farm (included) and That Wanaka Tree
  • Join Jackson's Orchard fruit picking tour (included, 45 minutes electric bus: seasonal)
  • For Autumn & Winter (Apr-Sep): Enjoy a salmon farm talk at High Country Salmon Farm and a photo stop at That Wanaka Tree
  • Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight stay in Queenstown
Day 6Milford Sound Excursion (B/L/D)

Full-day Milford Sound tour with fjord cruise, waterfalls, native wildlife, buffet lunch, and Queenstown stay.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Embark on a full day tour to Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural wonders
  • Enjoy a 1 hour 40 minute cruise through the fjord, surrounded by towering cliffs, waterfalls, and native wildlife
  • A buffet lunch is served on board during the cruise
  • Return to Queenstown for dinner and stay at the hotel
Day 7Arrowtown - Queenstown - Auckland (B/D)

Arrowtown visit, Ayrburn photo stop, flight to Auckland, dinner, and overnight stay.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Explore Arrowtown, a charming historic gold-mining village
  • Stroll along the tree-lined streets, visit boutique shops, and enjoy a photo stop at the scenic Ayrburn area
  • Lunch at your own expense (recommended: fish & chips)
  • Transfer to airport for flight back to Auckland
  • Arrival at Auckland
  • Dinner at local restaurant/ hotel
  • Transfer to hotel for an overnight stay in Auckland
Day 8Auckland Departure (B)

Breakfast, free time until airport transfer, and final departure with Kiwi memories.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Free and easy until airport transfer
  • Final Departure alongwith best Kiwi memories

Terms and Conditions

Final inclusions, departure dates, hotel category, cancellation terms, and payment milestones will be shared with your tailored quotation before confirmation.

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Departure DatesFlexible
Min Seats2 Packs
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Included

  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Accommodation 3&4* hotels
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All sightseeing tours
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Milford Sound Cruise
  • Daily 1 bottle of water
  • Alpaca Farm tour

Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide & driver
  • Optional tours / activities
  • All self expenses
  • International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)
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