See essential highlights across both New Zealand islands in a compact seven-day journey. Begin in Auckland, visit Hobbiton on the way to Rotorua, and experience Te Puia by day and evening, including its geothermal valley, Māori arts, cultural performance and hāngī dinner. Fly independently from Rotorua to Queenstown, then continue to Milford Sound for a fiord cruise before returning through Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo to Christchurch. Six nights’ accommodation, transfers, guided touring and three major experiences are included; the domestic flight between islands is not. Designed for travellers whose time is limited, the route prioritises meaningful stops over superficial coverage while removing most of the ground logistics.
A Glimpse of Your Journey
- ◆Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour — The Shire with lunch at the Green Dragon Inn
- ◆Te Ra and Te Po at Te Puia — guided Rotorua day visit and Māori evening with dinner
- ◆Milford Sound — fiord cruise with lunch, 12-hour day from Queenstown
- ◆Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo — the Mackenzie Basin on the return to Christchurch
- ◆Both islands in 7 days — North Island highlights and South Island scenery
Itinerary & Route
Your arrival in Auckland is met with a private transfer to your hotel. The city sits on an isthmus between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours, with volcanic cones visible across the skyline — remnants of 53 separate eruption points on a field that is dormant rather than extinct.
Auckland Waterfront — Viaduct Harbour and the Wynyard Quarter are within easy reach of most central hotels. The ferry terminal connects to Devonport and Waiheke Island for those arriving with time to spare.
Sky Tower — At 328 metres, the observation deck gives the clearest view of Auckland's two-harbour geography. Entry own expense.
Optional: Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise (own expense); Weta Workshop Unleashed Tour in the city (own expense).
Your arrival in Auckland is met with a private transfer to your hotel. The city sits on an isthmus between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours, with volcanic cones visible across the skyline — remnants of 53 separate eruption points on a field that is dormant rather than extinct.
Auckland Waterfront — Viaduct Harbour and the Wynyard Quarter are within easy reach of most central hotels. The ferry terminal connects to Devonport and Waiheke Island for those arriving with time to spare.
Sky Tower — At 328 metres, the observation deck gives the clearest view of Auckland's two-harbour geography. Entry own expense.
Optional: Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise (own expense); Weta Workshop Unleashed Tour in the city (own expense).
What's Included
- hotel
Accommodation
6 nights’ accommodation
- restaurant
Meals
Hobbiton lunch, Te Puia hāngī dinner and Milford Sound lunch
- airport_shuttle
Transport
Airport transfers and guided coach touring
- tour
Guide
Guided Hobbiton, Te Puia, Milford Sound and Mt Cook experiences
- local_activity
Activities
Hobbiton, Māori cultural experiences, Milford Sound and Mt Cook
Dates & Prices
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