
North Island 6 Days + South Island 8 Days → 13-Day North and South Island Tour, New Zealand
Departing on Sundays: Tour includes Auckland, Waitomo Caves, New Plymouth, Mount Taranaki, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Rotorua Gondola, Agrodome, Te Puia Maori Cultural Village, Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo




Itinerary
4-Star Group Twin Room Price per Person (NZD) Adult $4749 Child (12-4 years old, with one adult) $4274.10 Child (12-4 years old, with two adults) $3799.20 Child (4-2 years old) $3324 Infant (under 2 years, no bed, seat only, no other services) $1700 Single Room Supplement $1480/person Mercedes Group Double Room Price per Person (NZD) Adult $5098 Child (12-4 years old, with one adult) $4588.10 Child (12-4 years old, with two adults) $4078.20 Child (4-2 years old) $3568 Infant (under 2 years, no bed, seat only, no other services) $1980 Single Room Supplement $1480/person *Tour Highlights* Auckland: Beautiful waterfront city, the sailing capital! Waitomo Caves: Magical cave scenery and the fascinating firefly ecosystem! New Plymouth: Artistic coastal town on the West Coast of the North Island, the world’s most livable city! Mount Taranaki: Majestic conical volcano, the Fuji of Oceania, the hottest new spot on social media! Three Sisters Beach: Three Sisters Rocks, Elephant Rock, and shimmering black sand, the new trending beach! Hobbiton: The filming location of *The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings*! Rotorua: The geothermal city, the birthplace of Maori culture! Rotorua Gondola: Scenic gondola ride, enjoy a buffet meal with a panoramic view of the geothermal city! Agrodome: Ride a farm sightseeing vehicle to get up close to adorable farm animals, and experience the sheep-shearing show! Te Puia Maori Cultural Village: Explore authentic Maori culture and geothermal wonders, and taste traditional Maori hangi! Christchurch: A beautiful city with a strong British classic vibe in the South Pacific! Oamaru: A Victorian-style coastal town! Dunedin: The “South Edinburgh” city, visit Larnach Castle and explore the Otago Peninsula to see little blue penguins and seals! Queenstown: World-class honeymoon destination, experience the century-old TSS classic steamship, enjoy a BBQ lunch at a farm, and take the gondola to admire endless views! Wanaka: Beautiful Lake Wanaka surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps, enjoy leisure time by the lake! Aoraki Mount Cook National Park: The most spectacular and picturesque part of the Southern Alps, between Arthur’s Pass and the Main Divide! Lake Tekapo: "The place to sleep under the stars" in Maori language, admire one of the most beautiful starry skies in the world! *Itinerary* Day 1: Auckland Airport Pickup and City Tour, Pickup time: 10 AM - 5 PM City tour includes Eden Park, Harbour Bridge, Queen Street, Princes Wharf, Angel Bay Hotel: Sudima Auckland City or similar 4.5-star CBD hotel Lunch: Self-paid Dinner: Chinese Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo Caves – New Plymouth Visit the Waitomo Caves, the Three Sisters Beach Hotel: Plymouth International Hotel or similar 4-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch & Dinner: Self-paid Day 3: New Plymouth – Mount Taranaki – New Plymouth Visit Dawson Falls, Mount Taranaki, views of the Tasman Sea and Ruapehu Volcano Hotel: Plymouth International Hotel or similar 4-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch & Dinner: Self-paid Day 4: New Plymouth – Matamata – Rotorua Visit Hobbiton, evening Sky Gondola and optional Luge experience Hotel: Sudima Lake Rotorua or similar 4-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Self-paid Dinner: Buffet at the gondola Day 5: Rotorua Visit Agrodome and Maori Cultural Village Hotel: Sudima Lake Rotorua or similar 4-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: BBQ at the farm Dinner: Self-paid Day 6: Rotorua – Auckland – Christchurch *Please book a flight departing after 2 PM* Visit Hamilton Gardens, city sightseeing, fly from Auckland to Christchurch Hotel: Sudima Airport Christchurch or similar 4.5-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Self-paid Day 7: Christchurch – Oamaru – Dunedin City sightseeing in Oamaru and Dunedin Hotel: Sudima Airport Christchurch or similar 4.5-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Chinese Dinner: Two-course dinner at a brewery Day 8: Dunedin – Queenstown Visit the Otago Peninsula for wildlife tour, Larnach Castle Hotel: Heritage Hotel Queenstown or similar 4.5-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Chinese Dinner: Chinese Day 9: Queenstown TSS Classic Steamship tour of Lake Wakatipu, Gondola ride to Bob's Peak Hotel: Heritage Hotel Queenstown or similar 4.5-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Farm-style Western Dinner: Chinese Day 10: Queenstown Free day, optional activities: Milford Sound Cruise, Nomad Safaris 4WD adventure, Jet boat Hotel: Heritage Hotel Queenstown or similar 4.5-star hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch and Dinner: Self-paid Day 11: Queenstown – Wanaka Visit Arrowtown and Lake Wanaka Hotel: Oakridge Resort Wanaka or similar hotel Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Self-paid Dinner: Chinese Day 12: Wanaka – Mount Cook – Lake Tekapo Visit Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, optional helicopter tour of the Tasman Glacier, stargazing at Lake Tekapo Hotel: Resort-style accommodation Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Self-paid Dinner: Chinese Day 13: Lake Tekapo – Christchurch *Please book a flight departing after 3 PM* Photography at Lake Tekapo, transfer to Christchurch airport in the afternoon Breakfast: Western style at the hotel Lunch: Self-paid *Included* 1. Hotels: 11 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast, 1 night in resort-style accommodation with breakfast 2. Meals: Hotel breakfasts (breakfast boxes provided for early flights) Chinese group meals *7 times (6 dishes and 1 soup for 6-person group, 7 dishes and 1 soup for 7-person group, 8 dishes and 1 soup for 8-person group) 3. Transport: 12-35 seat vehicle with Chinese-speaking driver-guide (driver-guide works 10 hours per day, extra charge NZD 150/hour, paid directly to the guide) 4. Sightseeing: First entry tickets to 10 sites: Speights Brewery two-course lunch, Otago Peninsula wildlife tour, Larnach Castle, Queenstown Sky Gondola, TSS Classic Steamship + farm BBQ lunch, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton, Rotorua Gondola + buffet dinner, Agrodome + sheep-shearing show + BBQ lunch, Te Puia geothermal Maori Cultural Village 5. Notes: Extra holiday surcharge NZD $100 per person per day. Exact dates can be found in the booking calendar or by inquiring with the sales team. *Not Included* 1. Guide tip (recommended NZD 6 per person per day) 2. Self-paid lunch and dinner, flight tickets, visa fees, optional activities 3. Extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather, hotel room issues) 4. Strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Policies & Reminders
Special Reminders: 1. Prices may change based on hotel availability. If rooms are unavailable or during large events/public holidays, additional charges may apply. Final confirmed price will prevail. 2. Triple rooms generally have one large bed and one small bed or cot. If three separate beds are needed, please request in advance. If the hotel cannot confirm, you may need to change rooms and pay extra fees. 3. We strongly recommend purchasing travel and personal item insurance. The local agency is not responsible for any costs if you do not. *Cancellation and Modification Policy:* - A 50% deposit is required upon confirmation, with the balance due 21 days before departure. - Cancellations for any reason will incur the following refund policy: - More than 1 month before departure: NZD 200 per person fee. - Within 1 month of departure: No refund. - If unable to travel due to COVID-19, refunds will follow the same policy. - The agency is not liable for missed meetings due to personal reasons. - The itinerary may be adjusted for weather or flight changes, and the company reserves the right to make final decisions. - If listed hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels of equal rating will be provided. *Booking Notes:* Special Reminders: Smoking is prohibited in rooms and balconies, with fines starting at 500 NZD. Guests are responsible for fines and legal proceedings for unpaid fines. For motion sickness, please bring medication and a vomit bag. Terms and Restrictions: Itinerary changes may occur due to weather or force majeure. If attractions are unavailable, the agency will offer a refund or alternatives of equal value. Shopping during free time is at your own risk. Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for unexpected expenses like extra transportation, cancellations, or lost valuables. If you decline insurance, you will bear costs of incidents. Force majeure disruptions (weather, war, strike, etc.) will result in refunds for unused attractions, with other services subject to provider policies. No refunds for voluntary withdrawals. The agency is only responsible for listed services, not unforeseen personal incidents. All prices listed as NZD or $ are in New Zealand Dollars. All terms and conditions are governed by New Zealand laws. All text, images, logos, and icons are the agency's intellectual property and protected by law. *Refer to the latest version of the itinerary for updates.*
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