From Geothermal Wonders to Highland Horizons – Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Fairlie & Christchurch
Auckland (2N) → Rotorua (2N) → Queenstown (3N) +3 more
Scenic Highlands · Alpine Adventures · Geothermal Wonders · Countryside Escape · New Zealand · Auckland · Rotorua · Queenstown · Fairlie · Christchurch
Per person · 2 travellers
2,75,000
Per person · 4 travellers
5,10,000
Must-do highlights
- Auckland Waterfront
- Sky Tower
- Devonport Village
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Rotorua
- Te Puia
- Māori Cultural Experience
- Pōhutu Geyser
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Redwoods Forest
- Queenstown
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Fiordland National Park
- Shotover Jet
- Arrowtown
- Lake Wakatipu
- Lindis Pass
- Mackenzie Basin
- Lake Pukaki
- Mount Cook Region
- Lake Tekapo
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Fairlie Highlands
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Akaroa Peninsula
Photos appear across the day-by-day plan below
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From Geothermal Wonders to Highland Horizons – Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Fairlie & Christchurch — 6 stops of unforgettable moments
11 days · 10 nights
- Day 01Auckland
Auckland International Airport · Airport Transfer · Sky Tower · Viaduct Harbour · Wynyard Quarter · Auckland Waterfront · Harbour Views · Sunset Dining
Overnight
Auckland City Hotel / Resort
- Day 02Auckland
Mount Eden · Auckland Domain · Devonport Village · Ferry Ride (Optional) · Mission Bay · Queen Street · Waterfront Walk · City Skyline
Overnight
Auckland City Hotel / Resort
- Day 03Rotorua
Scenic Drive · Waitomo Glowworm Caves · Glowworm Experience · Underground Cave Adventure · Rotorua Arrival · Māori Culture · Geothermal Landscapes
Overnight
Rotorua Thermal Resort / Lodge
- Day 04Rotorua
Te Puia · Pōhutu Geyser · Māori Cultural Performance · Traditional Hāngī Dinner · Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland · Champagne Pool · Lady Knox Geyser · Redwoods F…
Overnight
Rotorua Thermal Resort / Lodge
- Day 05Queenstown
Domestic Flight · Queenstown Arrival · Lake Wakatipu · Queenstown Gardens · Waterfront Walk · Skyline Gondola · Skyline Luge · Alpine Views
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 06Queenstown
Milford Sound · Fiord Cruise · Fiordland National Park · Mirror Lakes · Homer Tunnel · Mitre Peak · Waterfalls · Scenic Mountain Roads
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 07Queenstown
Shotover Jet · Arrowtown · Kawarau Bridge · Adventure Activities · Gibbston Valley · Wine Tasting (Optional) · Lake Wakatipu · Sunset Views
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 08Fairlie
Scenic Alpine Drive · Lindis Pass · Omarama · Mackenzie Basin · Lake Pukaki Views · Mount Cook Region · Fairlie Arrival · South Canterbury Countryside
Overnight
Fairlie Countryside Lodge / Hotel
- Day 09Christchurch
Lake Tekapo Visit · Church of the Good Shepherd · Dark Sky Reserve (Optional) · Canterbury Plains · Scenic Drive · Christchurch Arrival · City Exploration
Overnight
Christchurch City Hotel / Resort
- Day 10Christchurch
Christchurch Botanic Gardens · Avon River · Riverside Market · Christchurch Tram · Port Hills · Akaroa Peninsula (Optional) · Banks Peninsula · Coastal Views
Overnight
Christchurch City Hotel / Resort
- Day 11Christchurch & Departure
Breakfast · Hotel Check-out · Christchurch Airport · Airport Transfer · Departure
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Handpicked Accommodations (2 Nights Auckland
- 2 Nights Rotorua
- 3 Nights Queenstown
- 1 Night Fairlie
- 2 Nights Christchurch) with Daily Breakfast
- Domestic Flight Ticket (Auckland to Queenstown)
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour & Te Puia Māori Cultural Hāngī Dinner Experience
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland & Skyline Gondola/Luge Tickets in Rotorua & Queenstown
- Milford Sound Cruise Excursion with Coach Transfers
- Private Chauffeured Airport
- Inter-City & Sightseeing Transfers Throughout
- Entrance Tickets to National Parks & Attractions
- Local Destination Guide Services
Not included
- International Flight Tickets (India–New Zealand Return)
- New Zealand Visitor Visa Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Extra Meals
- Beverages & Optional Adventure Activities (Bungy Jumping
- Shotover Jet
- Wine Tasting
- Akaroa Tour)
- Tips & Gratuities for Drivers
- Boat Crews
- and Guides
- Travel & Health Insurance
When to go
Season & weather
Best months
Dec–Feb (Summer) & Mar–May (Autumn)
Avoid
Jun–Aug (Winter / Snow Disruptions)
Temperature
10°C–25°C
Rainfall
Moderate (Year-round Rainfall)
Cold warning
Cold Winters (Jun–Aug)
Monsoon / typhoon
None
Peak season
Dec–Feb (Summer Peak)
Getting there
Travel details
- Visa
- Visitor Visa (Required for Indian Passport Holders)
- Fly from (India)
- BLR · BOM · DEL · MAA
- Flight time
- 12–15 Hours (Via Transit)
- Airline
- Singapore Airlines · Malaysia Airlines · Air New Zealand · Qantas
- Booking lead time
- 2–3 Months
- Local currency
- NZD / USD
- Trip style
- Private / New Zealand Scenic Highlands & Alpine Explorer
- Budget tier
- Luxury