New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance:
► 2 Flightseeing Tours, 1 Over Milford Sound & 1 Over Mount Cook
► Jet-Boating Top-Speed Along a Turquoise-Colored River
► A World-Famous Suspension Bridge Jump (optional)
► Zip-Lining
► Cable Car Ride Over Stunning Landscape
► 4-Wheel Driving in a Scenic Valley (seasonal)
► Boat Rides Around Icebergs (seasonal), Fjords & a National Park & Inside a Cave
► A Cruise on a Historic Steamship
► Visits to Boiling Geothermal Sites
► Bathing in a Mud Spa
► Glacier-Hiking
► A Tour of Lord of the Rings’ Movie Set
► A Show Demonstrating Centuries-Old Native Rituals
ItineraryDay 1: New Zealand's Most Popular Destination & Taking Sheep to the Barber ShopStop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
Our tour starts in Queenstown, a vibrant resort which serves as New Zealand’s most popular destination. It is from here we make daytrips which are fun for all ages and types of travelers. In the evening, we take a cruise on the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship. While on the tour, we make a stop at a homestead which is known for its sheep, alpacas and a beautiful garden. After dinner, we visit a purpose-built amphitheater. There we see a farmyard of sheep shearing (cutting the sheep’s wool) and otherwise watch a ‘sheepdog round-up’ (the dog makes the sheep walk together as a group).
Note that you can extend this standard 11-day tour by one day if you wish to jump off a 43-meter (141-foot) bridge called Kawarau. Kawarau is near to Queenstown. Bungee jumping is not for everyone. This is why we are offering it as a one-day extension to our standard 11-day tour around New Zealand. Let us know if you are interested.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Room Bookings & Upgrades Offered After Tour Has Been Purchased
Day 2: A Pilot's View of Paradise as Well as Blue LakesStop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Today we make a daytrip to Milford Sound, getting to there and back to Queenstown by scenic flight. Upon arrival, we go on a boat tour cruising atop clear waters and in between postcard-perfect mountains. Milford Sound has been judged the world’s top travel destination in an international survey taken by TripAdvisor, receiving the Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards. Milford Sound is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist attraction.
Please note that due to unpredictable weather conditions in and around Milford Sound, it is common our customers get to there or return from there by land. When this happens, stops are made so we can enjoy Lake Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, the mountainous Monkey Creek and a national park called the ‘Chasm’.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Landing on a Field of Ice & Leaving the World BehindStop At: Glenorchy, Glenorchy, Otago Region, South Island
Today we make a daytrip to Mount Cook (a.k.a. Aoraki) National Park, getting to there and back to Queenstown by scenic flight. Upon arrival in Mount Cook, we use a helicopter to land on a glacier. Of New Zealand's 20 peaks over 3,000 meters, all except one lie in this park. Glaciers cover 40 percent of the park area, notably the Tasman Glacier. After landing on it or on Franz Josef Glacier (depending on the weather), we go on a guided snow shoeing or crampon (again, depending on the weather) hike, seeing blue ice grottoes and caves. Please note that the minimum age for the glacier hike is 9.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Bob’s Peak, Skippers Canyon, Flying Like a Bird & a Rollercoaster-Like Boat RideStop At: Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island
Our morning starts at a picturesque gorge near to Queenstown, called Skippers Canyon. It is mostly one-way, narrow and steep with sheer drops of several hundred meters. After our scenic land expedition, we head to the nearby Shotover River. There we go on a very fast and swerving jet-boating ride. Next, we go to a place called Skyline Queenstown. There we take a cable car ride to the top of a mountain called Bob’s Peak. Beautiful views can be seen in every direction. Lastly, as an excursion from Queenstown, we head near to the village of Glenorchy. There we go zip-lining, using typically 6 lines in total.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Eating with the Islands' First People & Native DancesStop At: Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Mt. Cook Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) New Zealand
After relocating by flight from Queenstown to the town of Rotorua, we head to Tamaki. At this Māori village, we learn about native rituals, watch a show and have a traditional dinner. The meal is included this evening.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: A Natural Healing Pool, a Volcanic Crater & Hot Water SpringsStop At: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
This morning starts with a daytrip to the nearby Waimangu Volcanic Valley. On a self-guided tour, there we see volcanic craters, hot water springs and other geothermal features. Upon returning to Rotorua, we are taken to the so-called Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa. There we bathe in a mud pool.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: An Internationally Acclaimed Film Made Here & Glowworm GrottoesStop At: Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island
When relocating from Rotorua to the city of Auckland, two important stops are made along the way. The first is at the Lord of the Rings movie set, home to the internationally acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy. There we are provided with a guided tour and lunch. The other important stop before reaching Auckland is at the Waitomo Caves. There we are provided with a boat ride through glowworm grottoes. The site is spectacular, to say the least.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: The City of Sailboats & Seafood Restaurants & Wine-TastingStop At: Rotorua, Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
We are provided with a guided sightseeing tour of Auckland. Highlights for today include the Harbour Bridge, a volcano called Maungauika, the waterfront, a promontory called Bastion Point, the beaches along Mission Bay (no swimming today-just viewing), a scenic drive along a coastal road called Tamaki Drive, a rocky point called Achilles Point, winetasting and a complex of gardens called Domain Wintergardens.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Our Tour Ends TodayStop At: Waitomo Caves, Waitomo Caves, Waitomo District, Waikato Region, North Island
Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Auckland.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"To make your booking official, you will need to agree to the terms and conditions, which you could find our website."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Price Per Person
10/18/2019 - 4/25/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Duration: 9 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Transportation will be arranged for you from the airport in Queenstown.
Airports- Frankton Airport, Queenstown New Zealand
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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