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Discover New Zealand -
Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Dunedin & Christchurch
Dates - 21st Dec'25  to 3rd Jan'26 

Trip route: Auckland 3N -  Rotorua 2N - Christchurch 1N - Lake Tekapo 1N - Mt Cook 1N - Queenstown 3N -Dunedin 1N - Christchurch 1N

  • In the land of the long white cloud, a modern harbor city greets the ocean breeze; geothermal wonders bubble beside ancient traditions; starlit skies shimmer above crystal-clear lakes; majestic peaks stand proudly in alpine silence; and southern towns blend thrill with heritage. Let’s journey through a country where every stop tells a different story—uniquely, beautifully, and unforgettable.

  • Trip Highlights: Travel | Socialize | Explore | Savor Local Cuisine | Nightlife | Unwind

  • Couples / Sole Female travelers' stay can be customized to private rooms in hotels, female dorms, or private rooms in hostels.

  • Trip cost -  2,65,000 Inclusive of GST + 5% TCS for per pax 

  • The trip can be customized as per your dates and budget. Please reach out to the email or number mentioned.

  • For itinerary queries, please contact naman.mayoite@traveltodiscover.co or call at 9741000732.

Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderlannd
Dar Sky Star Gazing

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Auckland

  • Arrive in Auckland 

  • Settle down, day at leisure

  • Dinner

 

Day 2: Day Trip to Coromandel

  • After breakfast, head out for a day trip to explore the Coromandel Peninsula

  • Drive past the stunning Waikato countryside

  • Explore Hot Water Beach

  • Dig a hole in the sand to create your own naturally-heated geothermal water bath

  • Visit Cathedral Cove 

  • Take in the stunning coastal views and explore this breathtaking beach​

 

Day 3: Explore Auckland

 

  • After breakfast, get on the ferry to visit Waiheke Island.

  • Explore this heaven of beautiful beaches

  • Indulge your taste buds in one of the gastronomical treasures

  • Explore small wineries and sample some of their unique offerings

  • Walk and explore the Waiheke Art Trail

  • Evening visit Sky Tower and experience incredible 360° views of Auckland at sunset

 

Day 4: Auckland to Rotorua

  • After breakfast nearby, check out of the hostel​

  • Take a journey through the heart of the Central North Island

  • At the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns 

  • Ride a boat and glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead

  • Tuck into a delicious picnic lunch en route to Middle-earth

  • Take a guided tour of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set and see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn

  • Check-in and overnight at your Rotorua hostel

 

Day 5: Explore Te Puia - Geothermal Wonderland | Maori Cultural Experience | Redwood Nightwalk

  • Enjoy captivating cultural performance - pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka

  • Visit the Pōhutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

  • Partake in sumptuous Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia with amazing kai against a backdrop of geysers and stunning valley views

  • At sunset, visit to Redwood Treewalk, over 28 suspension bridges, 27 platforms, and suspended 9–20m high 

  • Experience the stunning forest views both in daylight and under the magical night lights

Day 6: Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch

 

  • After breakfast, check out and reach the airport

  • Take the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch 

  • Check in to your hostel

  • Explore Christchurch - River Punting, Tram Dinner, Gondola Cable Ride

 

Day 7: Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

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  • After breakfast, check out and head over to the bus station​​

  • Take the bus to Lake Tekapo

  • Check into your stay and start exploring Tekapo's self-guided

  • Enjoy the Dark Sky Stargazing Experience

  • Take Scenic Walks around the region

  • Indulge in some Water Sports

  • Overnight at Lake Tekapo

Day 8: Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook Tour

  • After breakfast, check out of the hostel 

  • Take the one-way tour from Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook

  • Explore Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park

  • Visit Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki 

  • Explore the Church of the Good Shepard

  • Check into your hostel and rest

Day 9: Mount Cook to Queenstown One Way Tour

 

  • Check out of the hostel and have breakfast nearby

  • Indulge in a photo shoot at Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park

  • Visit Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, and the Southern Alps 

  • Check in and rest in Queenstown

 

Day 10: Tour from Queenstown

  • After breakfast, start on your Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour:

  • Embark on a dramatic journey through mountains, gorges, and the incredible Homer Tunnel. 

  • Southland Drive – Scenic journey from Queenstown via Devil's Staircase and farmlands to Te Anau. 

  • Te Anau Stop – Quick rest break by the lake before entering Fiordland.

  • Fiordland NP Tour – Guided drive with photo stops at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and Monkey Creek.

  • Milford Sound Cruise – 2-hour scenic catamaran cruise past waterfalls, cliffs, and Mitre Peak.

  • Indulge in Lunch, Tea & Coffee

  • Back to Queenstown – Final leg of the Journey.

Day 11: Leisure Day

  • Explore Queenstown on your own

  • Relax and indulge in some shopping

  • Embark on some unforgettable adventure like -

  • Sky Diving

  • Bungee Jumping

  • Mountain Biking

  • Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience 

Day 12: Queenstown to Dunedin Bus

  • Have breakfast, check out from the hostel​ and ake the bus from Queenstown to Dunedin 

  • Check into your hostel and explore nearby places

  • In the evening, embark on Otago Peninsula & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience:

  • Dunedin to Otago Peninsula – Scenic drive past iconic city sights. 

  • Otago Peninsula Tour – Guided nature & wildlife tour with coastal views. 

  • Taiaroa Head – Cliffside wildlife viewing incl. albatross, seabirds & seals. 

  • Blue Penguins Experience – Watch penguins return ashore at dusk.

  • Return to Dunedin – Scenic drive via Portobello or Castlewood Road.

  • Overnight in Dunedin

Day 13: Dunedin to Christchurch Bus

  • ​After breakfast, check out of your hostel and transfer to the bus stop

  • Start your journey back to Christchurch

  • ​Explore Christchurch with an Hop on Hop off tram ride

  • If time permits, visit Cathedral Square, Hagley Park, Mona Vale and Canterbury Museum

  • Check in to your hostel and relax

Day 14: Departure from Christchurch to India

  • Check out the hostel

  • Transfer to the airport for your journey back to India

 

Inclusions:

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  • Stay in Auckland in a hostel in 10 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

  • Day trip to Coromondel Peninsula including Cathedral cove & Hot Water Beach from Auckland

  • Ferry to Waiheke Island – Return Tickets

  • Tickets to Sky Tower – all 3 observatories in Auckland

  • Auckland to Rotorua One Way Tour

  • Stay in Rotorua in a hostel in 6 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

  • Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Free haka

  • Hāngī Lunch Buffet at Pātaka Kai Restaurant

  • Redwoods Treewalk immersive walk

  • Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch  (Flexi option) , including checked baggage 23kg (Refundable) 

  • Stay in Christchurch in a hostel in 8 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

  • Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Bus (Flexi option)

  • Stay in Lake Tekapo in a hostel in 8 Bed Dorm with Ensuite excluding breakfast

  • Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook Tour

  • Stay in Mount Cook in a hostel in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm excluding breakfast

  • Mount Cook to Queenstown one way tour

  • Stay in Queenstown in a hostel in 8 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

  • Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Day Tour from Queenstown

  • Queenstown to Dunedin Bus (Flexi option)

  • Stay in Dunedin in a hostel in Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room excluding breakfast

  • Otago Peninsula & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

  • Dunedin to Christchurch Bus (Flexi option)

  • Stay in Christchurch in a hostel in 8 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

Exclusions:

 

  • Flights from India to India both way

  • Travel Insurance

  • Visa fees 

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinks at all times and meals if not mentioned specifically

  • Tourist taxes wherever applicable, if any. 

  • Internal travel in the city and transfers from bus stations and airports wherever not mentioned specifically.

  • Due to any unavoidable circumstances - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually

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Terms & Conditions

 

  • You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.

  •  If you are caught doing anything illegal you will be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.

  • You have to follow all the instructions given by the trip leader at all times.

  • When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.

  • You have to abide by all the rules and regulations of another country.

  • You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.

  • We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared.(like flight delays etc)

  • No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.

  • We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your own stuff and yourself

Refunds & Cancellation Policy

Refund / Cancellation - You can cancel the trip anytime you want - The refund processing time is 15-20 days 

Your package cost Minus  (15k + Taxes + All the tickets booked either Hostels, trains, buses, tours  your name cancellation charges ( Be Assured all details of cancellation would be given to you )

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