9N New Zealand Group Tour from India | Auckland to Queenstown
10
Days
9
Nights
Nine nights from Auckland and Rotorua to Christchurch and Queenstown covering geysers, the garden city and the southern lakes, visa included.
Rotorua's geothermal valleys headline this nine-night guided New Zealand crossing that links Auckland, Christchurch and three nights in Queenstown across both islands. Intercity transfers connect the islands and visa assistance is included for an organised first visit.
What you see on the New Zealand discovery route
Auckland opens on the harbour, Rotorua brings the geysers and Maori culture, Christchurch the Canterbury garden city, and Queenstown the Skyline gondola, Lake Wakatipu and the adventure menu. The South Island gets the bulk of the nights.
Trip Highlights
Rotorua geysers and Maori culture
Three nights in lakeside Queenstown
Christchurch garden city and Canterbury plains
Skyline gondola over Lake Wakatipu
Day 1: Auckland | City of Sails
Arrive in Auckland and settle into the harbour city.
Day 2: Auckland | City and harbour
Explore the waterfront, the Sky Tower and the Viaduct.
Day 3: Rotorua | Geothermal country
Drive to Rotorua's geysers and Maori cultural sites.
Day 4: Rotorua | Geysers and culture
More of the geothermal valleys and a Maori cultural evening.
Day 5: Christchurch | Garden city
Travel south to Christchurch and the Canterbury garden city.
Day 6: Queenstown | Lakeside arrival
Cross to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.
Day 7: Queenstown | Gondola and lake
Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.
Day 8: Queenstown | Adventure day
A free day for jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound add-on.
Day 9: Auckland | Return
Return to Auckland for the final night.
Day 10: Auckland | Departure
Depart Auckland for the journey home.
Inclusions
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Arawa Park - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK (3 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD (1 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance
Rotorua's geothermal valleys headline this nine-night guided New Zealand crossing that links Auckland, Christchurch and three nights in Queenstown across both islands. Intercity transfers connect the islands and visa assistance is included for an organised first visit.
What you see on the New Zealand discovery route
Auckland opens on the harbour, Rotorua brings the geysers and Maori culture, Christchurch the Canterbury garden city, and Queenstown the Skyline gondola, Lake Wakatipu and the adventure menu. The South Island gets the bulk of the nights.
Trip Highlights
Rotorua geysers and Maori culture
Three nights in lakeside Queenstown
Christchurch garden city and Canterbury plains
Skyline gondola over Lake Wakatipu
Itinerary
Day 01
Auckland | City of Sails
Arrive in Auckland and settle into the harbour city.
Overnight: Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD
Day 02
Auckland | City and harbour
Explore the waterfront, the Sky Tower and the Viaduct.
Overnight: Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD
Day 03
Rotorua | Geothermal country
Drive to Rotorua's geysers and Maori cultural sites.
Overnight: Arawa Park - Holidays Selections DFD
Day 04
Rotorua | Geysers and culture
More of the geothermal valleys and a Maori cultural evening.
Overnight: Arawa Park - Holidays Selections DFD
Day 05
Christchurch | Garden city
Travel south to Christchurch and the Canterbury garden city.
Overnight: Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Day 06
Queenstown | Lakeside arrival
Cross to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.
Overnight: Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK
Day 07
Queenstown | Gondola and lake
Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.
Overnight: Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK
Day 08
Queenstown | Adventure day
A free day for jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound add-on.
Overnight: Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK
Day 09
Auckland | Return
Return to Auckland for the final night.
Overnight: Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD
Day 10
Auckland | Departure
Depart Auckland for the journey home.
Cost Includes
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Arawa Park - Holidays Selections DFD (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK (3 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Grand Chancellor - Holidays Selections DFD (1 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance
Cost Excludes
Airfare (book your own flights)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified