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US $3,840 per person

Auckland to Queenstown Adventure - 17 days

17 days

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From Auckland to Queenstown

4.6 (2,636 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 18-45

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at around 19:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland city on your own
Landmarks
Auckland
Day 2
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour
- Hobbiton film set guided tour
- Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Green Dragon Inn
Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua
Included Activities
- Kerosene Creek hot springs
- Wai-O-Tapu geothermal site visit
Landmarks
Kerosene Creek
Wai-O-Tapu
Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua
Included Activities
- Maori experience at Mitai Maori village
Optional Activities
- Zorbing
- Skyline luge
Landmarks
Mitai Maori Village
Day 5
Rotorua - Taupo
Rotorua - Taupo
Included Activities
- Lake Taupo sailing
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Day 6
Taupo
Taupo
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Skydiving
- Bungee jumping
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Day 7
Taupo - Wellington
Taupo - Wellington
Day 8
Wellington
Wellington
Included Activities
- Wellington orientation tour
- Cable car ride
- Te Papa Tongarewa Museum visit
Landmarks
Wellington Cable Car
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
Day 9
Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch city
Landmarks
Wellington
Christchurch
Day 10
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
Included Activities
- Christchurch orientation tour
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Day 11
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Meals
Dinner (Family-style group dinner)
Included Activities
- Mount John hike
- Lake Tekapo hot pools visit
Landmarks
Mount John
Day 12
Lake Tekapo - Wanaka
Lake Tekapo - Wanaka
Included Activities
- Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park visit
Landmarks
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Day 13
Wanaka
Wanaka
Included Activities
- Lake Wanaka kayaking
- Wanaka Tree visit
- Mount Iron hike
Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka Tree
Mount Iron
Day 14
Wanaka - Queenstown
Wanaka - Queenstown
Included Activities
- Queenstown orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Skydiving
- Bungee jumping
- Canyoning
- Zip-lining
Day 15
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Included Activities
- Milford Sound cruise
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown
Included Activities
- Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 17
Queenstown
Queenstown

Landmarks
Auckland

Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Green Dragon Inn

Landmarks
Kerosene Creek
Wai-O-Tapu

Landmarks
Mitai Maori Village

Landmarks
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Huka Falls

Landmarks
Wellington Cable Car
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum

Landmarks
Wellington
Christchurch

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Mount John

Landmarks
Aoraki / Mount Cook

Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka Tree
Mount Iron

Landmarks
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

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Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Insurance
Optional
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Rating: 4.6 (2,636 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 88%
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Tour Operator
4.6

Jack4.0•April 2025
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Angela4.2•September 2026
It was a long journey which was expected but the stopovers were worth it. It would have been nice to have spent 2...
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Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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From

US $3,840 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $400 today. The rest is due 70 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Auckland to Queenstown Adventure - 17 days

Itinerary

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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