9N New Zealand Tour from India | Both Islands 2026 – I Fly
10
Days
9
Nights
Nine nights across Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown and Christchurch, with 4-star hotels, visa, breakfasts and return flights.
Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.
Queenstown's lakefront and the geothermal valleys of Rotorua headline this nine-night loop through both of New Zealand's islands, pairing North Island Maori culture with South Island alpine scenery. The route runs Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown and Christchurch before circling back to Auckland.
How many days do you need for both islands of New Zealand
Nine nights cover the headline stops: the Sky Tower and harbour in Auckland, Te Puia's geysers and a Maori cultural evening in Rotorua, three full nights in Queenstown for the Skyline gondola, Milford Sound and Lake Wakatipu, then Christchurch's rebuilt centre. A 4-star hotel in each city keeps the long drives comfortable.
Trip Highlights
Te Puia geysers and a Maori cultural evening in Rotorua
Three nights in Queenstown beside Lake Wakatipu
Full-day Milford Sound cruise in Fiordland
Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak
Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the city tram
Day 1: Auckland | Arrival in the City of Sails
Arrive in Auckland, clear immigration and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free along the Viaduct Harbour.
Day 2: Auckland | Sky Tower and City Sights
Take in the Sky Tower, Mission Bay and the harbour bridge on a city orientation before a free afternoon.
Day 3: Rotorua | Geothermal Valley and Maori Culture
Drive south to Rotorua and visit Te Puia's geysers and mud pools, ending with a Maori cultural performance and hangi dinner.
Day 4: Rotorua | Agrodome and Lakes
Visit the Agrodome farm show and the Redwoods forest, with the lakefront free for the afternoon.
Day 5: Queenstown | Lakefront Arrival
Fly to Queenstown on the South Island and settle in beside Lake Wakatipu, with the evening free in the compact town centre.
Day 6: Queenstown | Milford Sound Day Trip
A full-day excursion to Milford Sound in Fiordland for a cruise past sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Day 7: Queenstown | Skyline Gondola and Free Time
Ride the Skyline gondola to Bob's Peak for panoramic views, with the rest of the day free for adventure add-ons.
Day 8: Christchurch | Garden City
Travel to Christchurch and explore the rebuilt city centre, the Botanic Gardens and the tram loop.
Day 9: Auckland | Return North
Fly back to Auckland for a final night, with time for last-minute shopping.
Day 10: Auckland | Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation (9 nights)
• Return economy class flights
• Meals as per itinerary
• 1 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance
Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.
Queenstown's lakefront and the geothermal valleys of Rotorua headline this nine-night loop through both of New Zealand's islands, pairing North Island Maori culture with South Island alpine scenery. The route runs Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown and Christchurch before circling back to Auckland.
How many days do you need for both islands of New Zealand
Nine nights cover the headline stops: the Sky Tower and harbour in Auckland, Te Puia's geysers and a Maori cultural evening in Rotorua, three full nights in Queenstown for the Skyline gondola, Milford Sound and Lake Wakatipu, then Christchurch's rebuilt centre. A 4-star hotel in each city keeps the long drives comfortable.
Trip Highlights
Te Puia geysers and a Maori cultural evening in Rotorua
Three nights in Queenstown beside Lake Wakatipu
Full-day Milford Sound cruise in Fiordland
Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak
Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the city tram
Itinerary
Day 01
Auckland | Arrival in the City of Sails
Arrive in Auckland, clear immigration and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free along the Viaduct Harbour.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Day 02
Auckland | Sky Tower and City Sights
Take in the Sky Tower, Mission Bay and the harbour bridge on a city orientation before a free afternoon.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Day 03
Rotorua | Geothermal Valley and Maori Culture
Drive south to Rotorua and visit Te Puia's geysers and mud pools, ending with a Maori cultural performance and hangi dinner.
Overnight: Rydges Rotorua
Day 04
Rotorua | Agrodome and Lakes
Visit the Agrodome farm show and the Redwoods forest, with the lakefront free for the afternoon.
Overnight: Rydges Rotorua
Day 05
Queenstown | Lakefront Arrival
Fly to Queenstown on the South Island and settle in beside Lake Wakatipu, with the evening free in the compact town centre.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
Day 06
Queenstown | Milford Sound Day Trip
A full-day excursion to Milford Sound in Fiordland for a cruise past sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
Day 07
Queenstown | Skyline Gondola and Free Time
Ride the Skyline gondola to Bob's Peak for panoramic views, with the rest of the day free for adventure add-ons.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road
Day 08
Christchurch | Garden City
Travel to Christchurch and explore the rebuilt city centre, the Botanic Gardens and the tram loop.
Overnight: Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch
Day 09
Auckland | Return North
Fly back to Auckland for a final night, with time for last-minute shopping.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Day 10
Auckland | Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Cost Includes
• 3-star hotel accommodation (9 nights)
• Return economy class flights
• Meals as per itinerary
• 1 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance
Cost Excludes
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified