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

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

  • No
  • Yes
  • Auckland
  • Auckland
  • 4 Star
  • Breakfast
  • Auckland (3N), Rotorua (2N), Christchurch (1N), Queenstown (3N)

Overview

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
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Monday August 3, 2026
    Wednesday August 12, 2026