Can you please provide information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations used on this tour?

Any details you can share would be greatly appreciated. Will she have an opportunity to do a bungee jump?

Are the April 2026 tours all sold out?

Unfortunately, this tour does not have any departures scheduled in April 2026. The closest available date is March 14, 2026.

Could I get a brochure for this tour showing the detailed itinerary? Are there any airport transfers included? Are there any optional transfers from Christchurch back to Auckland at the end of the tour?

Airport transfers are not included, so travelers are responsible for arranging their own transportation at their own expense. On the last day, there are no optional transfers from Christchurch back to Auckland included in the tour. Details will be provided by your Travel Director during the tour.

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Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Dinner (Welcome drink)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Auckland Queen Street)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Auckland waterfront to Mission Bay
- Stop at Bastion Point
- Stop at Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
- Tour briefing and welcome drink with Travel Director
Landmarks
Bastion Point
Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
Mission Bay
Day 2
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Auckland Queen Street)
Optional Activities
- 90-minute scenic cruise across the Hauraki Gulf on Auckland Harbour
- Interactive All Black rugby experience - hands-on zone to learn rugby skills
Landmarks
Hauraki Gulf
Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Visit to Pounamu (Jade) workshop - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
Optional Activities
- Choice Experiences in Rotorua
Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis)
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour - walk through the Shire, Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and Green Dragon Inn with Hobbit South-farthing beverage
- Wai Ariki Spa two-hour restorative journey spa experience
- Rotorua Canopy Tours - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia - Maori cultural performance and hangi-inspired cuisine
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Wai Ariki Spa
Te Puia
Day 5
Rotorua to Queenstown
Rotorua to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Fergburger using included voucher
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 6
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Scenic tour of Glenorchy to discover Lord of the Rings filming locations
- Boutique Wine Tour sampling Central Otago wines at four vineyards
- Evening cruise on high-speed catamaran across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station with BBQ dinner and farm show
Landmarks
Glenorchy
Walter Peak Station
Day 7
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Fiordland National Park with cruise through Milford Sound
- Kiwi Park wildlife sanctuary visit - viewing over 20 species of native New Zealand wildlife
- Jet-boat tours on Kawarau River
- Jet-boat tours on Shotover River with 360 degree 'Shotover Jet Turn'
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound
Kiwi Park
Kawarau River
Shotover River
Day 8
Queenstown to Tekapo
Queenstown to Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo)
Included Activities
- Stop in Cromwell to taste stone fruit at a local orchard stall
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- View bronze collie dog statue
Optional Activities
- Scenic aerial tour of Mount Cook National Park, Franz Josef Glacier, and Fox Glacier
- Tekapo Dark Sky Reserve viewing with local astronomy guide - view southern hemisphere constellations including the Southern Cross
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Day 9
Tekapo to Christchurch
Tekapo to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing over Lake Tekapo
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Bastion Point
Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
Mission Bay

Landmarks
Hauraki Gulf

Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Wai Ariki Spa
Te Puia

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Glenorchy
Walter Peak Station

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound
Kiwi Park
Kawarau River
Shotover River

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo

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Mercure Auckland Queen Street
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Ibis
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Voco Queenstown
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Hotel
day 8

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Cynthia4.0•March 2026
It was just ok, I’m comparing your trip to the other tours that I’ve been on through out Europe though. So maybe...
It was just ok, I’m comparing your trip to the other tours that I’ve been on through out Europe though. So maybe that’s not a fair comparison. Rick Steves tours, is my gold standard . I would have liked more narration about all of Australia, from early times to what’s going on in to days world in Australia. From politics to industry, to wildlife, to conservation . I would have liked to of heard more about Aboriginal life and customs, back when the English and other settlers first came to now. Even if the truth is hard to hear about. It would have helped to get a better perspective on the country.Show more

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Asked on August 2nd, 2026
Can you please provide information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations used on this tour?
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  Judy
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Any details you can share would be greatly appreciated. Will she have an opportunity to do a bungee jump?
- CostsaverOperator•Written August 2026
  This is a 9-day guided tour from Auckland to Christchurch, including Rotorua, Queenstown, and Lake Tekapo. The tour includes 3-to-4-star accommodation, 6 breakfasts, and an expert Travel Director, sightseeing, and an internal flight from Auckland to Queenstown.
- CostsaverOperator•Written August 2026
  For Lord of the Rings fans, there are optional experiences including Hobbiton Day Tour and Pure Glenorchy - Lord Of The Rings Scenic Tour.
- CostsaverOperator•Written August 2026
  Regarding bungee jumping, while it's not included in the tour, you'll have time in Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital, where bungy jump experiences can be booked locally. Kindly coordinate with your Travel Director while on tour to further assist.
- CostsaverOperator•Written August 2026
  November is a fantastic time to visit, with pleasant spring weather and beautiful scenery throughout the country.
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Allison
Asked on January 22nd, 2026
Are the April 2026 tours all sold out?
Price / Availability
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2026
  Unfortunately, this tour does not have any departures scheduled in April 2026. The closest available date is March 14, 2026.
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Harry
Asked on September 15th, 2025
Could I get a brochure for this tour showing the detailed itinerary? Are there any airport transfers included? Are there any optional transfers from Christchurch back to Auckland at the end of the tour?
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Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written September 2025
  Airport transfers are not included, so travelers are responsible for arranging their own transportation at their own expense. On the last day, there are no optional transfers from Christchurch back to Auckland included in the tour. Details will be provided by your Travel Director during the tour.

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