The Journey
Private tours, premium hotels and exclusive experiences across New Zealand
LUXURY NEW ZEALAND CIRCUIT
Auckland → Rotorua → Wellington → Christchurch → Tekapo → Queenstown → Wanaka
Duration
A premium, private-guided journey across both islands
Cities
Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka
Best Time
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For
2 Adults, Twin Sharing
What's Included
Land-only package, twin sharing; excludes international/domestic flights unless noted
15 nights in premium hotels across 7 New Zealand destinations
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as per itinerary
Private city, food and wine tours in Auckland, Wellington and Central Otago
Private Māori cultural experience and exclusive hangi dinner in Rotorua
Private stargazing experience at Lake Tekapo
Small-group Milford Sound cruise and private Glenorchy excursion
Domestic flights Auckland–Wellington–Christchurch (economy class)
Private airport transfers and inter-city transfers throughout
Day-by-Day Plan
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Day 1
Arrive Auckland; luxury transfer
Private luxury airport transfer and check-in to a premium waterfront hotel.
Day 2
Private city and food tour
A private guided city tour of Auckland landmarks followed by a curated culinary tasting tour.
Activities
Sky Tower
1 hr 15 min · NZD 47 adult (single entry, all 3 observation levels)
Day 3
Waiheke private wine experience
Private ferry crossing to Waiheke Island for an exclusive vineyard wine-tasting lunch.
Activities
Waiheke Island Vineyard Tour
6 hr · From NZD 149 adult (Fullers360 Vineyard Explorer, 3-vineyard half-day tour)
Day 4
Rotorua
Private transfer to Rotorua with a leisurely walk along the lakefront.
Day 5
Private Māori and geothermal experience
A private geothermal reserve visit followed by an exclusive Māori cultural experience and hangi dinner.
Activities
Te Puia
2 hr 30 min · NZD 105 adult (Te Ra + Haka Combo, official seasonal rate)
Tamaki Maori Village Hangi Experience
3 hr 30 min · NZD 280 adult (Te Pa Tu, Winter Matariki Celebration, runs May-Sept)
Day 6
Wellington
Flight to Wellington to explore the waterfront and Te Papa museum.
Activities
Te Papa Museum
3 hr · Free to enter · NZD 35 for international visitors (16+)
Day 7
Wellington art, food and harbour
A private gallery and art tour, followed by a curated food tour of Wellington's café scene.
Activities
Wellington Cable Car
30 min · NZD 13 adult return (NZD 7 one-way)
Day 8
Christchurch
Flight to Christchurch, exploring the city centre and Botanic Gardens.
Activities
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
1 hr 30 min · Free
Cathedral Square
30 min · Free
Day 9
Tekapo and stargazing
Scenic drive to Lake Tekapo and a private stargazing experience under some of the world's darkest skies.
Activities
Church of the Good Shepherd
20 min · Free
Mount John Observatory
1 hr 45 min · From NZD 219 adult (Dark Sky Project Summit Experience guided stargazing tour) · separate self-drive summit-road access fee applies for daytime visits
Day 10
Queenstown
Scenic drive through Mackenzie Country and Lindis Pass into Queenstown.
Day 11
Milford Sound private/small-group experience
A private early departure through Fiordland for a small-group Milford Sound cruise.
Activities
Milford Sound Cruise
2 hr · From NZD 175 adult (RealNZ Signature Cruise, ex Milford)
Day 12
Queenstown leisure
A relaxed morning with optional spa time, followed by free time to explore boutique Queenstown.
Day 13
Glenorchy
A private scenic drive along Lake Wakatipu to the mountain village of Glenorchy.
Activities
Glenorchy
2 hr · Free
Day 14
Wanaka
Private transfer via the Crown Range road to the lakeside town of Wanaka.
Day 15
Wanaka and Central Otago
Lakefront views in Wanaka followed by a private tour of Central Otago's wine country.
Activities
Gibbston Valley Wines
1 hr 30 min
Lake Wanaka
1 hr · Free
Day 16
Departure
Free time until check-out, then a private transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
Where You'll Stay
15 nights across 7 cities.
3 nightsAuckland
2 nightsRotorua
2 nightsWellington
1 nightChristchurch
1 nightTekapo
4 nightsQueenstown
Hotel to be confirmed
We’ll confirm the exact property for this stay before you book.
2 nightsWanaka
