Regarding accomodation, what are the name of the hotels?

Normally it'll be 4 star hotel. and Mt cook will be hermitage mt cook. the specialty reserve national park hotel ( subject to the time of booking )

we are a family of 3 - 2 adults and a 14 year old - is there an option for triple sharing room and if so what will be the cost per head for this tour?

We'd be delighted to arrange a triple-sharing room for your family, subject to hotel availability. The bedding configuration may be one double bed + one single bed, or two double beds. The tour fares are: Adult: AUD 6,358 per person Child (14 years): AUD 5,858

2 adults, travel dates 23rd Dec 2026- 5th jan 2027

We have 2 seats available for departure date 23Dec. Its a good season to Travel to anew Zealand In summer.

Im travelling alone, but happy to twin share with another woman is this option possible thankyou

At this stage, there is no option to look for another joining female traveller. As such, the single room would apply.

Would like more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodation used

Our hotel is 3-4star hotel. If book 6 months in advanced. We can arrange the hermitage hotel mt cook in MOUNT COOK, which is the best hotel in Mount cook with the incredible view.

How flexible is the itinerary for day-to-day activities?

While there is a set itinerary, there is flexibility to adjust based on group preferences and operational conditions.

What are the group dynamics like during the tour?

The tours usually mix travelers, providing a dynamic experience with different group members throughout.

Do I need to pay upfront for the tour, or can I secure my spot without immediate payment?

For tour reservations, payment is typically required to secure your spot. However, specific payment terms may vary.

Can I extend my stay at the hotel before or after the tour?

Yes, you can extend your stay, and the additional cost is generally around AUD 220 per night.

Are there options for pre-tour accommodation?

Pre-tour accommodation can usually be arranged for an additional fee.

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【New Zealand】13 Days New Zealand Grand North and South Island Tour Package

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Start point
Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 2022, New Zealand (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland city at your own pace
Day 2
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton Movie Set
Meals
Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Two-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Complimentary cold beverage at The Green Dragon Inn
- Scenic drive through Waikato countryside
Optional Activities
- New Zealand ice cream at stops along the return route
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 3
Wai-O-Tapu - Rotorua
Wai-O-Tapu - Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonderland
- Guided driving tour of Rotorua city
- Visit to Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), Blue Baths
Optional Activities
- Discounted shopping and Manuka Honey tasting at souvenir shop
Landmarks
Wai-O-Tapu
Champagne Lake
Devil's Bath
Lake Rotorua
Rotorua Museum
Government Gardens
Blue Baths
Day 4
Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove - Hot Water Beach
Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove - Hot Water Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Short walks and photo opportunities through Coromandel Peninsula
- Access to Cathedral Cove beach
- Access to Hot Water Beach geothermal experience
Optional Activities
- Lunch (at your own expense)
Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach
Day 5
Auckland to Queenstown
Auckland to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Day 6
Outdoor Spa Cedar Tubs
Outdoor Spa Cedar Tubs
Meals
Breakfast, Snack, Beverage (Complimentary drink provided during spa experience)
Included Activities
- 60-minute outdoor spa cedar tub soak
- Towels provided
- Complimentary drink and snack
Landmarks
Shotover River
Day 7
Milford Sound
Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided drive around Lake Wakatipu
- Scenic drive through Devil's Staircase
- Visit to Eglinton Valley
- Mirror Lakes experience
- Visit to Lake Gunn
- Traversal of Homer Tunnel
- Boutique cruise of Milford Sound
- Viewing of Mitre Peak
- Scenic stop at The Chasm
- Visit to Pop's View Lookout
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Devil's Staircase
Te Anau
Lake Te Anau
Eglinton Valley
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn
Darran Mountains
Homer Tunnel
Milford Sound
Mitre Peak
The Chasm
Day 8
Mt Cook
Mt Cook
Meals
Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kawarau Gorge
- Viewing of Kawarau Suspension Bridge
- Viewing of Roaring Meg Lookout
- Scenic drive through Cromwell vineyards
- Drive across Lake Dunstan
- Viewing of Lindis Pass
- Scenic stop at Omarama township
- Scenic views of Lake Pukaki
- Viewing of Aoraki/Mt Cook
- Information about Lord of the Rings filming locations
Optional Activities
- Creamy chicken pie at Omarama township
Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Kawarau Suspension Bridge
Roaring Meg Lookout
Lake Dunstan
Lindis Pass
Lake Pukaki
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Day 9
Glacier Explorers Boat
Glacier Explorers Boat
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alpine walk (1.5km/25 minutes) through National Park
- Glacier Explorers boat experience on Tasman Lake
- Guided glacier exploration
Landmarks
Tasman Valley
Blue Lakes
Tasman Lake
Day 10
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Viewing of Aoraki/Mt Cook
- Scenic views of Lake Pukaki
- Visit to Church of the Good Shepherd
- Viewing of Mackenzie dog statue at Lake Tekapo
- Scenic drive through high country towns
Optional Activities
- Instagram-worthy photos at scenic locations
Landmarks
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Lake Pukaki
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Day 11
Arthur's Pass National Park
Arthur's Pass National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Snack (Morning tea), Lunch (Delicious hotel lunch), Snack (Afternoon tea)
Included Activities
- Scenic TranzAlpine train journey
- Short rainforest walks
- Mountain vistas at Castle Hill
- Scenic views of Waimakariri Gorge
- Return trip via Waimak Gorge
- Hotel transfer to and from tour
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass National Park
Canterbury Plains
Waimakariri Gorge
Southern Alps
Castle Hill
Day 12
Christchurch
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch at your own pace
Day 13
Christchurch Departure
Christchurch Departure
End point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Main entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Wai-O-Tapu
Champagne Lake
Devil's Bath
Lake Rotorua
Rotorua Museum
Government Gardens
Blue Baths

Landmarks
Cathedral Cove
Hot Water Beach

Landmarks
Shotover River

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Devil's Staircase
Te Anau
Lake Te Anau
Eglinton Valley
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn
Darran Mountains
Homer Tunnel
Milford Sound
Mitre Peak
The Chasm

Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Kawarau Suspension Bridge
Roaring Meg Lookout
Lake Dunstan
Lindis Pass
Lake Pukaki
Aoraki/Mt Cook

Landmarks
Tasman Valley
Blue Lakes
Tasman Lake

Landmarks
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Lake Pukaki
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass National Park
Canterbury Plains
Waimakariri Gorge
Southern Alps
Castle Hill

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Guide
Meals
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Accommodation
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Tour Operator
4.5

Madireddy5.0•May 2025
Was great and delightful tours organised very well
Traveled in May 2025

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Scott
Asked on September 11th, 2026
Regarding accomodation, what are the name of the hotels?
Accommodation
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  Normally it'll be 4 star hotel. and Mt cook will be hermitage mt cook. the specialty reserve national park hotel ( subject to the time of booking )
- S
  Scott
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Is it possible to extend the stay in Christchurch?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  Yes it's possible that you can addon the post hotel Options. It'll be 230AUD per room per night.
- S
  Scott
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  I plan to arrive prior to the Tour date, can I just meet at the Hotel instead of doing an Airport meet up?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  We can arrange the pre airport transfer according to your flight arrival time and transfer to your nominated hotel ( it'll be city area hotel only ) on tour day 1. Please make your own way to our hotel. It'll be always in city area.
- S
  Scott
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  As a solo traveller, will I have my own room?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  There'll be a single supplement surcharge fee. It'll be $3160 AUD.
- S
  Scott
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Total cost $3160. Does this include supplemental single traveller fee for a Private room for the whole tour?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  Yes, the AUD $3,160 single supplement surcharge will cover a private room for the entire tour. The departure date is 1–13 January 2027.
A
Aaron
Asked on September 6th, 2026
we are a family of 3 - 2 adults and a 14 year old - is there an option for triple sharing room and if so what will be the cost per head for this tour?
Accommodation
Group size
Price / Availability
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  We'd be delighted to arrange a triple-sharing room for your family, subject to hotel availability. The bedding configuration may be one double bed + one single bed, or two double beds.
  
  The tour fares are:
  Adult: AUD 6,358 per person
  Child (14 years): AUD 5,858
- A
  Aaron
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  we like this tour - but just a AUD 500 discount for the child despite sharing a room doesn't sound right. Triple sharing rooms usually don't cost that much more than twin sharing. Can you please consider a better price for us for the package? Also we are all vegetarians (no egg/ meat/ fish. - but dairy is fine) - will that be accomodated?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  Guests over 12 years old are generally charged the adult rate. The price is the same for both twin-share and triple-share rooms. We can also arrange vegetarian meals throughout the trip.
- A
  Aaron
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  what is your cancellation policy ?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  Our cancellation policy is as follows:
  • Cancellations made more than 90 days before departure are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made within 90 days of departure are non-refundable.
  
  For extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance, which can provide additional protection should any unexpected circumstances affect your travel plans.
- A
  Aaron
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  But if there is a family emergency or an unavoidable circumstance due to which we may have to cancel the trip - isn't there some protection for that situation ?
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written September 2026
  I completely understand where you're coming from. No one plans for a family emergency or an unexpected situation, which is why travel insurance can be really helpful in these circumstances.
  
  From our side, the cancellation policy would still apply:
  • More than 90 days before departure – 50% cancellation fee
  • Within 90 days of departure – non-refundable
A
Anita
Asked on July 28th, 2026
2 adults, travel dates 23rd Dec 2026- 5th jan 2027
Group size
Price / Availability
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written July 2026
  We have 2 seats available for departure date 23Dec.
  
  Its a good season to Travel to anew Zealand In summer.
A
Alicia
Asked on January 18th, 2026
Im travelling alone, but happy to twin share with another woman is this option possible thankyou
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  At this stage, there is no option to look for another joining female traveller. As such, the single room would apply.
J
Jenny
Asked on December 3rd, 2025
Would like more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodation used
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Our hotel is 3-4star hotel. If book 6 months in advanced. We can arrange the hermitage hotel mt cook in MOUNT COOK, which is the best hotel in Mount cook with the incredible view.
R
Ronny
Asked on April 1st, 2025
How flexible is the itinerary for day-to-day activities?
Tour Details
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  While there is a set itinerary, there is flexibility to adjust based on group preferences and operational conditions.
A
Amber
Asked on March 1st, 2025
What are the group dynamics like during the tour?
Group size
Tour Details
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The tours usually mix travelers, providing a dynamic experience with different group members throughout.
A
Amber
Asked on December 17th, 2024
Do I need to pay upfront for the tour, or can I secure my spot without immediate payment?
Payments
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  For tour reservations, payment is typically required to secure your spot. However, specific payment terms may vary.
A
Arlette
Asked on November 3rd, 2024
Can I extend my stay at the hotel before or after the tour?
Accommodation
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, you can extend your stay, and the additional cost is generally around AUD 220 per night.
E
Evi
Asked on October 22nd, 2024
Are there options for pre-tour accommodation?
Accommodation
- Delightful TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Pre-tour accommodation can usually be arranged for an additional fee.

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