The Journey
Auckland's waterfront and Queenstown's lakefront adventure across 7 days
NEW ZEALAND ESSENTIALS CIRCUIT
Auckland → Queenstown
Duration
Auckland arrival and Queenstown adventure
Cities
Auckland, Queenstown
Best Time
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For
2 Adults, Twin Sharing
What's Included
Price is per person, twin sharing, land only, excluding flights
Airport meet-and-greet transfer on arrival
6 nights accommodation as per itinerary
Daily breakfast
Welcome dinner near Auckland's waterfront
Domestic flight Auckland to Queenstown
Milford Sound cruise with lunch
Farewell dinner in Queenstown
Day-by-Day Plan
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Day 1
Arrive Auckland; waterfront and Viaduct
International arrival into Auckland, transfer and check-in, evening stroll along Viaduct Harbour.
Afternoon
Viaduct Harbour
1 hr 30 min · Free
Day 2
Auckland city and Waiheke Island option
Sky Tower and city sights, with an optional ferry to Waiheke Island for vineyards.
Morning
Sky Tower
1 hr 15 min · NZD 47 adult (single entry, all 3 observation levels)
Afternoon
Waiheke Island Vineyard Tour
6 hr · From NZD 149 adult (Fullers360 Vineyard Explorer, 3-vineyard half-day tour)
Day 3
Fly to Queenstown; lakefront and Skyline
Domestic flight to Queenstown, lakefront promenade and the Skyline Gondola.
Afternoon
Skyline Gondola Queenstown
2 hr · From NZD 69 adult return
Day 4
Milford Sound day trip
A full-day scenic drive through Fiordland to Milford Sound, with a cruise on the fiord.
Afternoon
Milford Sound Cruise
2 hr · From NZD 175 adult (RealNZ Signature Cruise, ex Milford)
Day 5
Queenstown free day – adventure or leisure
A free day for optional adventure activities or relaxed leisure time in Queenstown.
Day 6
Glenorchy scenic excursion
A scenic drive to the lakeside village of Glenorchy and back.
Afternoon
Glenorchy
2 hr · Free
Day 7
Departure from Queenstown
Free time until check-out, then transfer to Queenstown Airport for the departure flight.
Where You'll Stay
6 nights across 2 cities.
2 nightsAuckland· choose one of 2
4 nightsQueenstown· choose one of 2
