After breakfast, embark on a city sightseeing adventure where you can hop on and hop off as you like while listening to entertaining commentary; Auckland Explorer Bus is the best way to discover the most popular things to see and do in Auckland. Climb aboard our modern sightseeing bus, complete with an open-top or glass roof and prepare to explore the City of Sails at your leisure! With buses departing every 30 minutes, our 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass takes you to Downtown Auckland, Sky City, Auckland Museum, Parnell Village, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, and many more of the best things to see and do in Auckland. Overnight stay in Auckland.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, See the amazing Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set on a great value day tour from Auckland! Travel through the rich farmland of the Waikato region to the township of Waitomo and venture underground into the

Waitomo Glowworm Caves. You’ll travel through subterranean tunnels and see incredible limestone formations. Experience the magic of an underground boat ride - gliding silently through the darkness while thousands of glowworms twinkle overhead.

hen cross the countryside and take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn about how the largest "green set" in the world was created in impressive detail. You'll see lots of charming Hobbiton buildings and hear behind-the-scenes secrets from filming. After your tour of the set, enjoy a delicious drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Overnight stay in Rotorua.

After breakfast, we proceed to Te-Puia – geothermal hot spot. Gain entry to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia on a guided tour of this geothermal hot spot. Take a walking path up to steaming vents, boiling mud pools and erupting Pohutu Geyser at Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley; observe the emblematic kiwi bird; and discover Maori traditions at the cultural center. Upgrade to include a cultural performance of Maori song and dance, including the warlike ‘haka.’

Afternoon at leisure for shopping / optional activities. Overnight stay in Rotorua.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, transfer to Rotorua airport for your flight to Christchurch. On arrival in Christchurch, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest urban area in New Zealand, located in the Canterbury Region near the center of the east coast of the South Island. It lies east of the Canterbury Plains, near the southern end of Pegasus Bay, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Banks Peninsula to the south. Overnight stay in Christchurch.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, visit the International Antarctic Center. International Antarctic Center (General Admission). Experience includes Hagglunds Field Trip, Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue, HD Theatre, 4D Theatre, and Husky Zone.

Later in the afternoon, embark on Christchurch’s tram tour covering 18+ stops in this historic city. The Christchurch Trams offer a unique experience combining history and sightseeing on board one of the city’s best loved attractions. There are plenty of highlights to explore the Botanic Gardens, Turanga, and Margaret Mahy Playground are must-visit spots for families; and the many retail stores and eateries at The Terrace, Riverside Market, SALT District, Arts Centre, and New Regent Street offer fantastic shopping and dining options for all. Evening, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Christchurch.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, we will depart to Queenstown. Drive thru Lake Tekapo and towns of Twizel and Omarama. You will visit the scenic Aoraki Village for mesmerizing views of Mt. Cook (tallest peak of New Zealand). Later, continue to Queenstown. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Queenstown.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, we will depart to Milford Sound. Milford Sound is also known as Piopiotahi in Maori. Nowhere else in Fiord land do the mountains stand so tall, straight out of the sea. Luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of meters to the sea below. Enjoy a day cruise at Milford sound. Later in the evening, return back to Queenstown. Overnight stay in Queenstown.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, depart to take an Orientation Tour of Queenstown. The town sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic ranges. We go for Gondola ride in Queenstown. Afternoon onwards, free time at leisure. Overnight stay in Queenstown.

Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, transfer to ZQN airport for departure flight.