Where the Earth Breathes and the Stars Whisper – Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown & Christchurch
Auckland (2N) → Rotorua (2N) → Queenstown (3N) +3 more
City Life · Geothermal Wonders · Alpine Adventures · Starry Skies · New Zealand · Auckland · Rotorua · Queenstown · Lake Tekapo · Christchurch
Per person · 2 travellers
2,45,000
Per person · 4 travellers
4,60,000
Must-do highlights
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Viaduct Harbour
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Rotorua
- Te Puia
- Pōhutu Geyser
- Māori Cultural Experience
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Redwoods Forest
- Skyline Gondola & Luge
- Queenstown
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Mirror Lakes
- Mitre Peak
- Arrowtown
- Lake Wakatipu
- Lindis Pass
- Lake Pukaki
- Mount Cook Views
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Tekapo
- Dark Sky Reserve Stargazing
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Avon River
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Where the Earth Breathes and the Stars Whisper – Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown & Christchurch — 6 stops of unforgettable moments
10 days · 9 nights
- Day 01Auckland
Auckland Airport · Airport Transfer · Sky Tower · Viaduct Harbour · Wynyard Quarter · Waterfront Walk · Harbour Views · Sunset Dining
Overnight
Auckland City Hotel / Resort
- Day 02Auckland
Mount Eden · Mission Bay · Auckland Domain · Wintergardens · Queen Street · Ferry Building · Local Cafés · City Skyline
Overnight
Auckland City Hotel / Resort
- Day 03Rotorua
Waitomo Glowworm Caves · Scenic Countryside Drive · Rotorua · Te Puia · Pōhutu Geyser · Māori Cultural Experience · Geothermal Valley · Traditional Hāngī Dinner
Overnight
Rotorua Thermal Resort / Lodge
- Day 04Rotorua
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland · Champagne Pool · Lady Knox Geyser · Redwoods Forest · Skyline Gondola · Luge Ride · Polynesian Spa (Optional) · Lake Rotorua
Overnight
Rotorua Thermal Resort / Lodge
- Day 05Queenstown
Domestic Flight · Queenstown · Lake Wakatipu · Queenstown Gardens · Waterfront Stroll · Skyline Gondola · Skyline Luge · Alpine Views
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 06Queenstown
Milford Sound · Fiord Cruise · Mirror Lakes · Homer Tunnel · Stirling Falls · Mitre Peak · Fiordland National Park · Scenic Drive
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Hotel
- Day 07Queenstown
Kawarau Bridge Bungy (Optional) · Shotover Jet · Arrowtown · Gibbston Valley · Wine Tasting (Optional) · Lake Wakatipu · Adventure Activities · Sunset Views
Overnight
Queenstown Alpine Resort / Lodge
- Day 08Lake Tekapo
Lindis Pass · Omarama · Lake Pukaki · Mount Cook Views · Church of the Good Shepherd · Lake Tekapo · Dark Sky Reserve · Stargazing
Overnight
Lake Tekapo Lakeside Lodge / Hotel
- Day 09Christchurch
Scenic Alpine Drive · Christchurch · Botanic Gardens · Avon River · Riverside Market · Cathedral Square · Tram Ride · City Exploration
Overnight
Christchurch City Hotel / Resort
- Day 10Christchurch & Departure
Breakfast · Hotel Check-out · Airport Transfer · Christchurch Airport · Departure
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Handpicked Accommodations (2 Nights Auckland
- 2 Nights Rotorua
- 3 Nights Queenstown
- 1 Night Lake Tekapo
- 1 Night Christchurch) with Daily Breakfast
- Domestic Flight Ticket (Rotorua/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
- 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
- Wine Tasting)
- 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 / Ultimate New Zealand Explorer
- Budget tier
- Luxury