The Grand Journey Across New Zealand – Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Lake Tekapo & Christchurch
Auckland (2N) → Coromandel (2N) → Rotorua (2N) +4 more
Per person · 2 travellers
4,20,000
Per person · 4 travellers
7,90,000
Must-do highlights
- Auckland Waterfront
- Sky Tower
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Cathedral Cove
- Hot Water Beach
- Rotorua Geothermal Wonders
- Te Puia
- Māori Cultural Experience
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Queenstown
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Shotover Jet
- Arrowtown
- Glenorchy
- Wanaka
- Haast Pass
- Fox Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Mount Cook Region
- Lake Pukaki
- Lake Tekapo
- Dark Sky Stargazing
- Christchurch
- Akaroa Peninsula
Photos appear across the day-by-day plan below
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The Grand Journey Across New Zealand – Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Lake Tekapo & Christchurch — 7 stops of unforgettable moments
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17 days · 16 nights
- Day 01Auckland
Auckland International Airport · Airport Transfer · Sky Tower · Viaduct Harbour · Waterfront Walk · Harbour Views · City Exploration · Sunset Dining
Overnight
Auckland City Hotel / Resort
- Day 02Auckland
Mount Eden · Auckland Domain · Wintergardens · Devonport Village · Ferry Ride (Optional) · Mission Bay · Queen Street · Coastal Views
Overnight
Auckland City Hotel / Resort
- Day 03Coromandel
Scenic Coastal Drive · Coromandel Peninsula · Hahei Beach · Cathedral Cove · Pacific Ocean Views · Coastal Trails · Seaside Landscapes
Overnight
Coromandel Coastal Lodge / Resort
- Day 04Coromandel
Hot Water Beach · Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve · Kayaking (Optional) · Driving Creek Railway · Rainforest Walks · Hidden Bays · Ocean Views
Overnight
Coromandel Coastal Lodge / Resort
- Day 05Rotorua
Scenic Drive · Rotorua Arrival · Māori Heritage · Lake Rotorua · Geothermal Landscapes · Polynesian Spa (Optional) · Evening Cultural Experience
Overnight
Rotorua Thermal Resort / Lodge
- Day 06Rotorua
Te Puia · Pōhutu Geyser · Māori Cultural Performance · Hāngī Feast · Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland · Champagne Pool · Redwoods Forest
Overnight
Rotorua Thermal Resort / Lodge
- Day 07Queenstown
Domestic Flight · Queenstown Arrival · Lake Wakatipu · Waterfront Walk · Queenstown Gardens · Skyline Gondola · Alpine Views
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 08Queenstown
Milford Sound Cruise · Fiordland National Park · Mirror Lakes · Homer Tunnel · Mitre Peak · Waterfalls · Scenic Fiord Landscapes
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 09Queenstown
Shotover Jet · Skyline Gondola · Arrowtown · Kawarau Bridge · Adventure Activities · Gibbston Valley · Wine Tasting (Optional) · Sunset Views
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 10Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu · Queenstown Gardens · Glenorchy Scenic Drive · Onsen Experience (Optional) · Café Hopping · Shopping · Relaxed Evening
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 11Fox Glacier
Cardrona Valley · Wanaka · Lake Hawea · Haast Pass · Blue Pools · West Coast Rainforest · Scenic Alpine Drive · Fox Glacier Arrival
Overnight
Fox Glacier Wilderness Lodge / Hotel
- Day 12Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Valley · Glacier Walk · Lake Matheson · Mountain Reflections · Franz Josef Glacier (Optional) · Helicopter Glacier Landing (Optional) · Alpine Wilde…
Overnight
Fox Glacier Wilderness Lodge / Hotel
- Day 13Lake Tekapo
Scenic Alpine Drive · Haast Pass · Lindis Pass · Omarama · Lake Pukaki · Mount Cook Views · Church of the Good Shepherd · Lake Tekapo Arrival
Overnight
Lake Tekapo Lakeside Lodge / Hotel
- Day 14Lake Tekapo
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park · Hooker Valley Track (Optional) · Tasman Glacier View · Alpine Lakes · Dark Sky Reserve · Stargazing · Lake Tekapo Views
Overnight
Lake Tekapo Lakeside Lodge / Hotel
- Day 15Christchurch
Lake Tekapo Sunrise · Mackenzie Basin · Geraldine Stop · Canterbury Plains · Scenic Countryside Drive · Christchurch Arrival · Riverside Market
Overnight
Christchurch City Hotel / Resort
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Handpicked Accommodations (2 Nights Auckland
- 2 Nights Coromandel
- 2 Nights Rotorua
- 4 Nights Queenstown
- 2 Nights Fox Glacier
- 2 Nights Lake Tekapo
- 2 Nights Christchurch) with Daily Breakfast
- Domestic Flight Ticket (Auckland/Rotorua to Queenstown)
- 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
- Lake Tekapo Dark Sky Reserve Stargazing Experience
- 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
- Helicopter Glacier Landing
- 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 / Grand New Zealand Coastal, Geothermal & Glacier Explorer
- Budget tier
- Luxury