North Island 4 Days + South Island East-Central Route 6 Days → North-South Island 9 Days Tour, New Zealand

Itinerary

3-4 Star Tour Twin Room Price per Person (NZD) Adult $2598 Child 12-4 years (with one adult) $2310 Child 12-4 years (with two adults) $2021 Child 4-2 years $2028 Child under 2 years (no bed, infant only has a seat without other services) $1050 Single Room Supplement $840 per person *Tour Highlights* Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Wonderful cave landscape and unique glowworm ecosystem. Hobbiton: Filming location of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". Rotorua: Geothermal city and the heart of Maori culture. Agrodome Farm: Enjoy a close encounter with animals on the farm’s special sightseeing vehicle. Whakarewarewa Māori Village: The iconic Māori living village in Rotorua Christchurch: A beautiful city with the most classical British atmosphere in the South Pacific. Oamaru: A Victorian-style coastal town full of charm. Blue Penguins: Visit the habitat of the world's smallest penguins and watch them return home after fishing. Milford Sound Cruise: Enjoy a buffet lunch on a luxury cruise and admire the spectacular fjord landscapes formed by glaciers. 5 Famous Lakes of South Island: Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Lake Wakatipu, Lake Te Anau, Lake Mirror. Lake Tekapo: "The place to sleep under the stars" in Maori, where you can enjoy the most beautiful starlit sky in the world! *Itinerary* Day 1: Auckland *Airport pick-up time: 10 AM–5 PM* Arrive in Auckland, meet your guide for a city tour, including Eden Park, Harbour Bridge, Queen Street, and more. (The city tour may be adjusted depending on flight times.) Hotel: VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites or equivalent 4-star hotel Lunch: Self-arranged Dinner: Chinese Day 2: Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves (2h 45m, 195km) - Rotorua (2h 5m, 145km) Depart in the morning to visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and take a boat tour of the underground lake. After lunch, head to Agrodome Farm for a mini farm tour and animal interactions. In the afternoon, visit the Government Gardens in Rotorua. After dinner, you can optionally visit the Polynesian Spa. Hotel: Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort or equivalent 4-star hotel Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch: Western-style Dinner: Chinese Day 3: Rotorua – Hobbiton Movie Set (1 hour, 70km) – Auckland (2 hours 30 minutes, 170km) After breakfast, visit the Whakarewarewa Māori Village, then explore the Hobbiton Movie Set including Bag End and Hobbit houses. Return to Auckland in the evening. Hotel: Holiday Inn Auckland Airport or equivalent 4-star airport hotel Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch: Self-arranged Dinner: Self-arranged Day 4: Auckland/Christchurch *Recommended flight arriving in Christchurch before noon* After breakfast, fly to Christchurch, visit the Canterbury Museum, Avon River, and the Bridge of Remembrance. After lunch, head to Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. Enjoy salmon sashimi for dinner and optionally stargaze at the observatory. Hotel: The Godley Hotel or equivalent dark sky reserve hotel Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch: Chinese lunch (for guests arriving in the morning) Dinner: Local specialty buffet Day 5: Lake Tekapo – Mount Cook (1h 30m, 105km) – Queenstown (3h 30m, 263km) After breakfast, head to Mount Cook to enjoy the views of the Southern Alps. If the weather permits, you can optionally take a helicopter ride or a glacier lake boat tour. Pass through Cromwell and visit a fruit shop before arriving in Queenstown in the evening. Hotel: Nugget Point Hotel or equivalent 4-star hotel Breakfast: Western-style at the hotel Lunch: Self-arranged Dinner: Roast lamb and seafood rice set Day 6: Queenstown Free day for personal activities. You can visit the town of Glenorchy, try extreme sports, go wine tasting, horseback riding, take a helicopter tour, or simply stroll around Queenstown's streets or try its famous big burgers. Hotel: Nugget Point Hotel or equivalent 4-star hotel Breakfast: Western-style at the hotel Lunch: Self-arranged Dinner: Self-arranged Day 7: Queenstown - Milford Sound (4h 15m, 290km) - Te Anau (2h, 120km) After breakfast, travel to Milford Sound for a boat tour of the fjord, where you can enjoy views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and mist, and may even spot seals and dolphins. In the evening, you can optionally visit the Glowworm Caves. Hotel: The Village Inn Hotel or equivalent 3-star hotel Breakfast: Western-style at the hotel Lunch: Buffet lunch on the fjord cruise Dinner: Chinese Day 8: Te Anau - Dunedin (3h 45m, 295km) - Oamaru (1h 45m, 120km) After breakfast, head to Dunedin to visit Otago University, the railway station, Baldwin Street, and other attractions. Pass through the Māori landmark Sand Beach before visiting the blue penguin colony in Oamaru. For dinner, enjoy a Māori-style rock barbecue buffet. Hotel: Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru or equivalent hotel Breakfast: Western-style at the hotel Lunch: Chinese Dinner: Special Māori rock barbecue Day 9: Oamaru - Christchurch (3h 30m, 255km) *It is recommended to book a flight departing Christchurch after 4 PM* After breakfast, depart Oamaru and arrive in Christchurch around noon for more sightseeing in the city. After the tour, catch your flight back home, ending your wonderful South Island adventure in New Zealand. Breakfast: Western-style at the hotel Lunch: Self-arranged *The itinerary is for reference only; please refer to the actual arrangements made by the tour guide. The travel agency reserves the right to adjust the tour sequence based on actual circumstances.* *Pricing Details* Included in the price: 1. Accommodation: 3–4 star hotels throughout the trip (3–4 star hotels on South Island, 4 star hotels on North Island) with daily hotel buffet breakfast 2. Meals: As specified in the itinerary (Chinese group meals: 6 dishes + 1 soup for 6 people, 7 dishes + 1 soup for 7 people, 8 dishes + 1 soup for groups of 8 or more) 3. Transportation: 12–25 seat coach throughout the trip with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide (Working hours: 10 hours/day. Overtime charge NZD 150 in cash paid directly to the guide) 4. Attractions: Admission to 6 main attractions: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set, Agrodome Farm Tour, Whakarewarewa Māori Village, Milford Sound Cruise, Penguin Conservation Centre 5. Notes: During Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year, there may be an additional holiday surcharge of NZD $150 per person for adults and children. For exact dates, please refer to the booking calendar or consult sales. Excluded from the price: 1. Tips for the guide (recommended NZD 6 per person per day). 2. Self-arranged lunches and dinners, flights, visa fees, optional activities. 3. Additional costs due to non-human factors (such as weather, hotel room issues, etc.). 4. Strongly recommended: Travel insurance.