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Independent Naturally New Zealand with Sydney

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From Sydney to Queenstown

5.0 (34,418 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Globus
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Day 2
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with photo stops at Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour cruise
- Taronga Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos, and platypuses
- Shopping at Darling Harbour
- Sydney Tower for city views
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Sydney Opera House
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Darling Harbour
Sydney Tower
Day 3
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour Bridge climb
- The Rocks Pub Tour
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Restaurant exploration in Barangaroo
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Barangaroo
Manly Beach
Day 4
Sydney to Auckland
Sydney to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping and gallery browsing
- Dining at waterfront restaurants
- Wine tasting
- Craft beer sampling
Day 5
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour
- Visit to Queen Street
- Visit to Auckland Domain
- Visit to Parnell Village
Optional Activities
- Sky Tower for 360-degree city views
- Ferry to Waiheke Island for beaches, scenery, and local wines
Landmarks
Queen Street
Auckland Domain
Parnell Village
Sky Tower
Waiheke Island
Day 6
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorcoach travel to Waitomo
- Boat trip through Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Hobbiton movie set tour
- Travel to Rotorua
Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour
- Visit to National Kiwi Hatchery
- Visit to Agrodome
- Visit to Te Puia
Optional Activities
- Māori cultural performance and Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones)
- Soak at Polynesian Spa
- Treetop walk through the Redwoods
- Helicopter tour
Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery
Agrodome
Te Puia
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods
Day 8
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
Wellington
Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour
- Visit to Beehive and Parliament buildings
- Mount Victoria scenic viewpoint
- Wellington Botanical Gardens
- Wellington coastline drive
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
- Wellington historic cable car ride
- Dining on Cuba Street
- Weta Workshop behind-the-scenes tour
- Wellington hiking trails
Landmarks
Beehive
Parliament of New Zealand
Mount Victoria
Wellington Botanical Gardens
Te Papa
Wellington Cable Car
Cuba Street
Weta Workshop
Day 10
Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Christchurch tram pass for one calendar day with driver commentary
Day 11
Christchurch - Akaroa
Christchurch - Akaroa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Akaroa
- Exploration time in Akaroa village
- Nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour
Landmarks
Akaroa
Akaroa Harbour
Day 12
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Dining
- Sightseeing
- Stroll by the lake
Day 13
Queenstown - Milford Sound
Queenstown - Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorcoach travel along Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
- View of Mirror Lakes and Eglinton Valley
- Homer Tunnel passage
- Milford Sound cruise
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes
Eglinton Valley
Homer Tunnel
Cleddau Valley
Milford Sound
Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike riding excursion
- Helicopter flight over the Remarkables Mountains
- Golf
- Wine tasting
- Spa treatment
Landmarks
Remarkables Mountains
Day 15
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride on the Dart River
- Local winery visits
- Historic steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Lord of the Rings filming locations
Landmarks
Dart River
Lake Wakatipu
Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Darling Harbour
Sydney Tower

Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Barangaroo
Manly Beach

Landmarks
Queen Street
Auckland Domain
Parnell Village
Sky Tower
Waiheke Island

Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery
Agrodome
Te Puia
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods

Landmarks
Beehive
Parliament of New Zealand
Mount Victoria
Wellington Botanical Gardens
Te Papa
Wellington Cable Car
Cuba Street
Weta Workshop

Landmarks
Akaroa
Akaroa Harbour

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes
Eglinton Valley
Homer Tunnel
Cleddau Valley
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Remarkables Mountains

Landmarks
Dart River
Lake Wakatipu

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Corazon5.0•November 2022
Our tour director Juliet is excellent in customer service. She made our tour unforgettable.
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Luane5.0•October 2025
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I was Pleasantly surprised about the great tour. I was so afraid we'd have several guides. We had Ivy the entire...
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Katharina4.0•June 2025
Everything was great. Don't regret having booked this trip.

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