DAY 1: Arrival and Auckland City Tour

• Flight to Auckland from Sydney (e.g., 9:55 AM SYD – 3:00 PM AKL). Approx. $250 AUD per person.
• Driving to Auckland with a stop at Eden Mountain for panoramic views.
• Enjoy a 2-hour introductory city tour of Auckland.

DAY 2: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves to Rotorua

• Depart for Rotorua at 8:00 AM.
• Visit the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in the Waikato region.
• Explore the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• Arrive in Rotorua and relax in the Polynesian Thermal Spa.
• Dine at Aorangi Peak Restaurant with breathtaking views of Rotorua Lake.

DAY 3: Geothermal Wonders and Maori Culture

• Travel to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland to see the geysers.
• Visit the powerful Huka Falls, the most visited waterfall in NZ.
• Stop for lunch at the scenic Lake Taupo.
• Return to Rotorua for an evening cultural experience and dinner at the Mitai Maori Village.

DAY 4: Queenstown, Wanaka, and Wine Country

• Morning flight to Queenstown (e.g., 6:45 AM ROT – 9:55 AM ZQN via Auckland). Approx. $190 AUD.
• Arrive in Queenstown and drive to the stunning Lake Wanaka for breakfast.
• Experience a speedboat ride on the lake and nearby river.
• Drive back to Queenstown via the scenic Kawarau River.
• Stop at a historic gold mining town, wineries, and fruit orchards.
• Visit the Kiwi Park for a native wildlife experience.
• Take the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for amazing 450-meter-high views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

DAY 5: Journey to Te Anau & Fiordland

• Travel from Queenstown to Te Anau along the stunning shores of Lake Wakatipu, framed by The Remarkables mountain range.
• Arrive at Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island and the gateway to Fiordland National Park.
• Enjoy an overnight stay in the picturesque township of Te Anau, exploring its restaurants and visitor base.

DAY 6: Milford Sound Cruise

• Travel through the mountains to the world-famous Milford Sound, with many picturesque stops along the way.
• Embark on a 2-hour cruise on a modern catamaran, with unlimited close-up viewing of waterfalls, wildlife, and rainforest.
• Enjoy lunch in Te Anau before driving back to Queenstown (Approx. 3h 50m drive).

DAY 7: Departure

• Enjoy a final morning breakfast by Lake Wakatipu.
• Drive to the airport for your flight back to Sydney (e.g., 12:15 PM ZQN – 1:35 PM SYD). Approx. $250 AUD.