The Journey
Glowworm caves, geothermal Rotorua and Queenstown's adventure lakefront
NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS CIRCUIT
Auckland → Rotorua → Queenstown
Duration
Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown highlights
Cities
Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown
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
8 nights accommodation across Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as per itinerary
Waitomo Glowworm Caves excursion from Auckland
Rotorua geothermal valley visit and Māori cultural experience with hangi dinner
Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown
Private airport transfers and inter-city road transfers
Domestic flight Auckland/Rotorua to Queenstown (economy class)
Day-by-Day Plan
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Day 1
Arrive Auckland
International arrival into Auckland, transfer and check-in, welcome dinner near the waterfront.
Day 2
Auckland and Waitomo day experience
Drive to Waitomo for the famous Glowworm Caves, then return to Auckland for dinner.
Activities
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1 hr 30 min · NZD 81 adult
Day 3
Transfer to Rotorua; geothermal valley
Scenic drive to Rotorua via the Waikato, with a stop at a geothermal valley of mud pools and geysers.
Activities
Te Puia
2 hr 30 min · NZD 105 adult (Te Ra + Haka Combo, official seasonal rate)
Day 4
Rotorua Māori culture and geothermal attractions
Geysers and thermal terraces by day, a traditional Māori cultural experience and hangi dinner by night.
Activities
Tamaki Maori Village Hangi Experience
3 hr 30 min · NZD 280 adult (Te Pa Tu, Winter Matariki Celebration, runs May-Sept)
Day 5
Fly to Queenstown; leisure
Flight to Queenstown followed by a relaxed afternoon along the lakefront promenade.
Day 6
Milford Sound
Full-day excursion through Fiordland to cruise the waterfalls and cliffs of Milford Sound.
Activities
Milford Sound Cruise
2 hr · From NZD 175 adult (RealNZ Signature Cruise, ex Milford)
Day 7
Queenstown adventure day
A free day for optional adventure activities such as bungy, jet boating or the Skyline Gondola.
Activities
Skyline Gondola Queenstown
2 hr · From NZD 69 adult return
Day 8
Arrowtown and Central Otago
Explore the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown and the vineyards of Central Otago.
Activities
Arrowtown
3 hr · Free
Gibbston Valley Wines
1 hr 30 min
Day 9
Departure
Free time until check-out, then transfer to Queenstown Airport for the departure flight.
Where You'll Stay
8 nights across 3 cities.
2 nightsAuckland· choose one of 2
2 nightsRotorua
4 nightsQueenstown
