9N New Zealand Group Tour from India | Self-Drive – I Fly

10 Days 9 Nights

Self-drive across New Zealand's South Island with Auckland as your gateway, visiting Rotorua's geothermal reserves, Queenstown's adventure hub, Westland's glacier terrain, and Christchurch's gardens—all on a 9-night new Zealand group tour from India. This itinerary hands you the keys to explore at your own pace: Rotorua's Redwood Forest, Lake Tekapo's turquoise waters, Fox Glacier's ice cliffs, and Milford Sound's fjords are yours to discover with three guided activities plus airport transfers included.

Overview

Self-drive across New Zealand's South Island with Auckland as your gateway, visiting Rotorua's geothermal reserves, Queenstown's adventure hub, Westland's glacier terrain, and Christchurch's gardens—all on a 9-night new Zealand group tour from India. This itinerary hands you the keys to explore at your own pace: Rotorua's Redwood Forest, Lake Tekapo's turquoise waters, Fox Glacier's ice cliffs, and Milford Sound's fjords are yours to discover with three guided activities plus airport transfers included.

What's Included in Your New Zealand Group Tour

Round-trip flights from major Indian cities, 9 nights across 3-star properties (ibis and Heartland hotels), airport transfers in each city, three structured activities, and selected meals combine to keep costs predictable while maximizing independence. You'll drive left-hand vehicles through some of the Southern Hemisphere's most dramatic landscapes—no group constraints, just your family's schedule.

Who This Tour Suits Best

Families with intermediate driving confidence, groups aged 18–70, and travellers seeking flexible sightseeing from ₹3,69,203 per person will find this 9-night new Zealand group tour from India ideal. Expect scenic drives of 3–5 hours between cities, comfortable 3-star accommodation, and enough structure (airport transfers, activities) to prevent overwhelm.

Trip Highlights

  • Sky Tower
  • Viaduct Harbour
  • Redwood Forest
  • Rotorua Geothermal Reserve
  • Mudpool
  • Lake Rotoiti
  • Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
  • Lake Tekapo

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Auckland | Arrival & City Orientation

    Arrive in Auckland, collect your rental car at the airport, and settle into your 3-star hotel near the waterfront.

    Overnight: ibis budget Auckland Airport

  • Day
    02

    Auckland to Rotorua | Geothermal Wonders

    Drive 3.5 hours south to Rotorua and explore Redwood Forest, then witness bubbling mud pools and hot springs at Rotorua Geothermal Reserve.

    Overnight: ibis Rotorua

  • Day
    03

    Rotorua | Lake Rotoiti & Lakeside Villages

    Spend the day at Lake Rotoiti with optional trout fishing, then visit the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute to understand indigenous heritage.

    Overnight: ibis Rotorua

  • Day
    04

    Rotorua to Queenstown | Mountain Lakes Route

    Drive 5 hours via Taupo and Lake Tekapo, stopping at Tekapo's turquoise alpine lake and Church of the Good Shepherd.

    Overnight: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

  • Day
    05

    Queenstown | Adventure Gateway

    Explore Queenstown's lakeside promenade, visit the TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship, and enjoy views from The Mall shopping district.

    Overnight: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

  • Day
    06

    Queenstown to Fox Glacier | West Coast Wilderness

    Drive 4.5 hours west through Haast Pass to the Westland glacier region and settle near Fox Glacier.

    Overnight: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

  • Day
    07

    Fox Glacier | Glacier Trek & Rainforest

    Hike on Fox Glacier's ice face with a local guide, then walk through native beech rainforest and visit Lake Matheson's reflection pools.

    Overnight: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

  • Day
    08

    Fox Glacier to Christchurch | East Coast Drive

    Drive 5 hours across the Southern Alps to Christchurch, stopping at Greymouth's coastal viewpoints en route.

    Overnight: ibis Christchurch

  • Day
    09

    Christchurch | Gardens & Urban Recovery

    Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens, visit the Cardboard Cathedral, and learn about the city's post-earthquake transformation.

    Overnight: ibis Christchurch

  • Day
    10

    Christchurch | Departure

    Return your rental car at Christchurch Airport and depart for India with memories of 9 nights across New Zealand's most iconic landscapes.

Cost Includes

  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis budget Auckland Airport (1 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis Rotorua (2 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Heartland Hotel Queenstown (3 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Heartland Fox Glacier - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis Christchurch (1 nights)
  • • Return economy class flights
  • • Airport pickup and drop transfers
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 3 activity passes (as per itinerary)

Cost Excludes

  • • 18% GST on total tour price
  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Saturday June 27, 2026
    Monday July 6, 2026
  • Friday July 17, 2026
    Sunday July 26, 2026
  • Friday July 24, 2026
    Sunday August 2, 2026
  • Friday July 31, 2026
    Sunday August 9, 2026
  • Tuesday August 4, 2026
    Thursday August 13, 2026
  • Monday August 10, 2026
    Wednesday August 19, 2026
  • Thursday August 27, 2026
    Saturday September 5, 2026
  • Wednesday September 30, 2026
    Friday October 9, 2026
  • Sunday October 11, 2026
    Tuesday October 20, 2026
  • Sunday November 1, 2026
    Tuesday November 10, 2026
  • Tuesday November 17, 2026
    Thursday November 26, 2026