North South Discovery New Zealand
Explore Tours
Tour Amenities
Included/Exclude
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Te Ra Guided Experience
- Te Po - Indigenous Evening Experience
- Milford Sound Tour with Cruise
- Queenstown/Mt Cook/Christchurch Tour
- 1 Night accommodation in Auckland based on the hotel category selected or similar
- 2 Night’s accommodation in Rotorua based on the hotel category selected or similar
- 2 Night’s accommodation in Queenstown based on the hotel category selected or similar
- 1 Night accommodation in Christchurch based on the hotel category selected or similar
- International air ticket, Domestic ticket if any, Airport taxes & Visa charges.
- TCS and GST is not included in the above cost and will be charged on final amount.
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
- Mandatory tipping of NZD 10 per person per day is not included in the price.
- City taxes / Resort Fees – To be paid at the hotel.
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
Tour Plan
Arrive Auckland
On arrival, you will be met and privately transferred to the accommodation.
Kia Ora! Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast.
Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.
Optional Attraction: Auckland Sky Tower without Transfers
Standing prominently in Auckland City, the iconic Sky Tower introduces the city with panoramic 360-degree views up to 80km in every direction.
Take an elevator ride 328 metres high above street level and enjoy views over the city and across to ancient volcanoes, sparkling harbours and beyond.
Auckland - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Today’s coach tour takes you through the rolling green hills to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set. See where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were filmed as the tour guide shares behind-the-scenes tales.
You will see sights like Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and The Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth.
After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch in The Green Dragon Inn before continuing to Rotorua.
Optional Attraction: Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake Spa
Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua lies Polynesian Spa, a geothermal bathing and soul-searching retreat.
Relax and unwind in the natural springs that nourish the skin and relieve tired muscles, aches and pains.
Embrace nature's sanctuary and slip into five mineral hot pools overlooking the lake. Lounge on geothermal recliners and enjoy the deluxe changing rooms.
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests.
It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.
This afternoon you will be transport to Te Puia for a guided tour through the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley.
Rotorua - Queenstown (Domestic Flight Not Included)
Depart on your domestic flight to Queenstown. (Internal Flights to be booked on own).
Flight Time Rotorua to Queenstown approx. 3 hours
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment, it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today's stunning tour takes you past mirror lakes and waterfalls into Milford Sound, carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world.
On arrival, board your vessel for a cruise of the fiord surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs that plunge into the sea.
Feel the refreshing spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces before returning to shore.
After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on the coach as you return to downtown.
Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch
Today’s tour departs Queenstown through the stunning Kawarau Gorge and fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. The journey follows beautiful Lake Dunstan and meanders through the dramatic Lindis Pass.
Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district, alongside magnificent turquoise blue lakes, framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps to Mt Cook Village where you have some free time.
Leaving Mt Cook it is not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby.
Make a stop close to the popular Church of the Good Shepherd sitting in solitude on the banks of Lake Tekapo before continuing through the amazing countryside to Christchurch.
Optional Attraction: Antarctic Centre - Christchurch & South Canterbury
Located an 8-minute walk from Christchurch Airport or 20-minute drive from central Christchurch. See, touch, feel and fall in love with Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre where a slice of this astounding continent can be experienced.
Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hagglund Antarctic vehicle ride, befriend a husky dog, enjoy the 4D theatre experience and mingle with the little blue penguins.
Experience Antarctica from all four dimensions and leave with a head full of knowledge and a heart full of love and inspiration. Just like the explorers before you. Allow 2-3 hours for this activity.
