10 days tour

New Zealand Express - 10 Days

New Zealand Express - 10 Days

This tour includes:

Flights

Economy class flight from Rotorua - Queenstown

Others

Touring of Auckland, Rotorua & Christchurch Te Pa Tu Maori experience Te Puia & Lake Terawera visit Morning tea at a local home on the shores of Lake Tekapo Christchurch Edwardian punt & heritage tram experience Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10 All relevant transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle

Guide

Escorted by an expert local guide/driver with specialist local guides at some sites

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners Milford Sound cruise & lunch

Accommodation

9 nights 4 star hotels

Not included:

Others

International flights and visas Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, travel insurance etc) Optional activities Tip for your tour guide driver. We recommend you allow $4 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip New Zealand Express - 10 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To New Zealand
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To New Zealand

      Haere mai - Welcome! Upon arrival into Auckland you will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day and your first evening offer free time for you to explore the local area and find somewhere for dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Auckland & Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring Auckland & Rotorua

      Auckland - Rotorua. This morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Auckland, taking in highlights including the Auckland Museum, quaint Parnell Village and the waterfront. We will also admire the panoramic views from Bastion Point. Then itโ€™s on to Rotorua, where we also enjoy a guided sightseeing tour. Thereโ€™s some time to relax in the afternoon and we experience a traditional Maori welcome (powhiri), including the traditional hongi - sharing breath. This evening we visit Tamaki Maori Village to experience Te Pa Tu. An important date on the Maori lunar calendar, we will feast on local cuisine, sing Maori songs and experience this vibrant culture for ourselves.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rotorua To Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rotorua To Queenstown

      Rotorua - Queenstown. Today we enjoy an included visit to Te Puia with a private local guide. This active geothermal site is also the nationโ€™s centre for indigenous arts and crafts, and a Kiwi conservation project, where you will be able to see New Zealandโ€™s endangered but iconic national emblem. Thereโ€™s plenty of time here to take in the incredible landscape. In the afternoon, we fly south to Queenstown, New Zealandโ€™s premier alpine resort with a rich history of goldmining. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Te Anau Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Te Anau Lake

      Queenstown - Te Anau. Departing Queenstown today, our first stop is the historic Arrowtown, a charming gold rush village nestled beneath majestic peaks near the Arrow River. We carry on along the scenic road between the Remarkables mountain range and stunning Lake Wakatipu before traversing a glacial valley turned farmland to reach Lake Te Anau, the South Islandโ€™s largest freshwater lake and the entry point to Fiordland National Park.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cruising Milford Sound
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cruising Milford Sound

      Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown. Our journey to Milford Sound involves passing through Fiordland National Park, one of the most scenic drives of our trip. One of the greatest wildernesses in the Southern Hemisphere, the scenery is punctuated with lofty mountains and deep glacial valleys. We reach Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the โ€™Eighth Wonder of the Worldโ€™. Boarding a comfortable cruiser, we head out onto the waters of Milford Sound. Keep your eyes peeled for seals and dolphins, and admire Mitre Peak from the water. Enjoy a picnic lunch onboard. Back on dry land, we complete our drive back to Queenstown by retracing our steps to Te Anau and then heading north.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Queenstown Free Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Queenstown Free Time

      Today is a free day for you to relax or explore Queenstown and the surrounding area. The list of possible activities is endless; you could go zip-lining or ride the gondola to at Bobโ€™s Peak, enjoy white water rafting or cruise picturesque Lake Wakatipu. Other options include a 4X4 safari to Skippers Canyon, a cruise on the steamship TSS Earnslaw or a visit to a local winery. Your tour leader will be able to advise you on how to spend your time!

  • Day 7 Day 7: Mount Cook & Twizel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mount Cook & Twizel

      Queenstown - Mount Cook - Twizel. Our journey continues north, and the scenery continues to impress. Heading through the rugged Kawarau Gorge, past idyllic Lake Dunstan and into the Mackenzie Basin, we enjoy views of the Southern Alps. We reach Mount Cook village, offering jaw-dropping views of New Zealandโ€™s tallest peak, known in Maori as Aoraki. The night is spent in the rural town of Twizel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Onto Christchurch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Onto Christchurch

      Twizel - Christchurch. Today we visit a local home on the shore of Lake Tekapo. We learn how to make a traditional Kiwi pavlova and can taste our creation whilst overlooking the lake. We also visit the Church of the Good Shephard, which is one of the most photographed spots in New Zealand. The Southern Alps tower in the background, making for quite the photograph. Passing through the rural towns of Fairlie, Geraldine and Ashburton, we finally reach Christchurch. The city has been rebuilt following cataclysmic earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, and is once more a modern, thriving city.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Christchurch Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Christchurch Sightseeing

      Today we explore Christchurch, a most English of New Zealand cities! The day starts with some punting along the River Avon, and yes, our boatmen will be wearing straw hats and traditional dress! We pass through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and ride a beautifully restored heritage tram through the city centre. To round off our trip, there is an included group dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Farewell New Zealand
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Farewell New Zealand

      Today your adventure in New Zealand comes to an end. A transfer takes you to Christchurch Airport for your flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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