NZ Grand Explorer: North to South
New Zealand · 12 Days · 10 Nights
A route worth discovering
Discover both islands through city walks, lakes, forests and a Milford Sound cruise. The route brings together Auckland and Rotorua with Queenstown, Te Anau, the southern lakes and Christchurch.
- Auckland
- Matamata
- Rotorua
- Queenstown
- Te Anau
- Milford Sound
- Lake Tekapo
- Christchurch
- Auckland
Your travel story
01Kuala Lumpur to Auckland
Overnight flight; the brochure lists Malaysia Airlines MH145. Timings and airline are indicative until confirmed.
Overnight · Flight02Arrive in Auckland
Halal lunch, prayer stop at Masjid-e-Umar, Sky Tower exterior photographs and Mount Eden, then hotel and rest.
Overnight · Auckland03Matamata & Rotorua
Drive to Matamata; optional Hobbiton RM400 as listed. Continue to Rotorua, prayer stop, Lake Rotorua and Ohinemutu Maori Village.
Overnight · Rotorua04Rotorua nature loop
Redwood Forest, Lake Tikitapu, Huka Falls and Lake Taupo, with meal and prayer stops.
Overnight · Rotorua05Fly to Queenstown
Return to Auckland Airport for the domestic flight to Queenstown. Hotel check-in, dinner and rest.
Overnight · Queenstown06Wanaka day trip
Scenic drive to That Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka and Cardrona Hotel. Return to Queenstown with meal and prayer arrangements.
Overnight · Queenstown07Queenstown to Te Anau
Glenorchy scenery, Lake Wakatipu and Te Anau Lakefront. A relaxed afternoon before the Milford journey.
Overnight · Te Anau08Milford Sound cruise
Travel to Milford Sound for the cruise. Continue through Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes, then return to Queenstown.
Overnight · Queenstown09Southern lakes to Tekapo
Travel via Twizel and Lindis Pass. Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook views/stops are listed before Lake Tekapo.
Overnight · Lake Tekapo10Christchurch
Travel via Fairlie. Prayer stop at Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Avon River and Port Hills.
Overnight · Christchurch11Return to Auckland
Flight from Christchurch to Auckland, airport hotel check-in and free time in the airport-hotel area.
Overnight · Auckland12Homeward flight
Breakfast, check-out and return flight; MH144 is listed in the brochure, subject to final confirmation.
Overnight · Return flightDaily summaries follow the supplied brochure. Final arrangements are confirmed with your booking offer.
What your journey includes
Included
- International/domestic return flights with 20kg baggage
- 10 hotel nights, private transport, driver and tour leader
- Three meals daily and entrances mentioned
- Milford Sound cruise
- Photographer, insurance, tipping and NZ ETA listed
- Hobbiton is optional at RM400 in the brochure
Not Included
Personal purchases and optional activities unless expressly included. The final exclusions, hotel, flights and payment terms will be confirmed in the departure offer or private quotation.
Ask about optional activitiesStays & room choices
Hotel or equivalent as confirmed for the selected departure. Single, double/twin and triple arrangements depend on the approved room plan; no specific property is promised by these reference images.
Flights & travel details
Airline, schedule, transit and baggage are confirmed in the final offer/ticket. Window or aisle is a preference subject to availability.
A clear booking journey
- 01Choose package & date
- 02Review your invoice
- 03Receipt for each payment
- 04Prepare for your trip
The approved offer shows the full total, room charges, deposit and instalment due dates before payment. Every verified payment has its own receipt.
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