Day 1 | Welcome to Auckland
- Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
- Explore Auckland's waterfront, laneways, and vibrant food scene.
- Enjoy a private guided city and culinary walking tour.
Day 2 | Hobbiton & Waitomo
- Visit the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Discover filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
- Explore the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a private guided experience.
Day 3 | Rotorua
- Discover Rotorua's geothermal landscapes and rich Māori culture.
- Visit a kiwi conservation centre and learn about New Zealand's native wildlife.
- Explore Te Puia's geysers, mud pools, and Māori arts.
- Enjoy a traditional hāngī dinner and cultural performance.
Day 4 | Rotorua to Lake Taupō
- Visit Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland.
- Experience bubbling mud pools, colourful geothermal terraces, and geysers.
- Discover Huka Falls and the shores of Lake Taupō.
- Relax in the thermal pools at Wairakei Terraces.
Day 5 | Christchurch
- Fly to Christchurch and explore the South Island's gateway city.
- Discover Riverside Market and the city's vibrant culinary scene.
- Explore the city aboard Christchurch's historic tram network.
Day 6 | TranzAlpine & Punakaiki
- Travel aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine train.
- Cross the Southern Alps through spectacular mountain scenery.
- Visit Punakaiki's famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes.
- Explore rainforest-fringed beaches and coastal walking trails.
Day 7 | Franz Josef Glacier
- Visit Hokitika Gorge and its striking turquoise waters.
- Continue to Franz Josef Glacier.
- Optional helicopter flight, heli-hike, or glacier experience.
- Explore one of New Zealand's most spectacular World Heritage landscapes.
Day 8 | Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Visit Lake Matheson and its famous mountain reflections.
- Travel through Mt Aspiring National Park.
- Stop at the Blue Pools and explore pristine alpine scenery.
- Arrive in Queenstown for a three-night stay.
Day 9 | Milford Sound or Earnslaw Burn
- Optional: A scenic flight and cruise through Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
- Optional: A helicopter journey to Earnslaw Burn for an unforgettable alpine picnic.
- Finish the day with panoramic views from the Skyline Gondola.
Day 10 | Arrowtown or Glenorchy
- Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard a historic steamship.
- Explore the heritage village of Arrowtown or the spectacular landscapes of Glenorchy.
- Private transfer for your onward journey.
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