About this trip
Ten days across both islands, taking in glowworm caves, film-set hills, fjords and glaciers, with time built in for the adrenaline rush Queenstown is known for.
You move through Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown and Franz Josef, mixing Maori culture and scenic train travel with proper outdoor time — kayaking, hiking, and a cruise through Milford Sound.
It suits a small group happy to switch gears often, from quiet cave tours to bungee jumps, and from city stops to alpine scenery.
What you'll do
- Explore the glowworms of the Waitomo Caves
- Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata
- Bungee jump in Queenstown
- Cruise Milford Sound beneath the Southern Alps
- Ride the TranzAlpine train across the Southern Alps
- See Franz Josef Glacier
- Covers a lot of ground — expect regular changes of base between North and South Island
- Blends family-friendly sightseeing with optional high-adrenaline activities like bungee jumping
- Itinerary order can shift depending on local availability
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Auckland · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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