9N New Zealand Tour Package: South Island to North Island Escape

Trip Details

Day 01

Arrival and Scenic Queenstown Exploration

Welcome to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, from where your New Zealand trip package begins. After arriving at Queenstown Airport, complete all the formalities, collect your compact SUV rental, and drive along Frankton Road to your hotel.

Enjoy the scenic route with beautiful views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Once you’ve reached Queenstown, check into your hotel and take some time to relax. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.

You can drive to Glenorchy, visit Kingston by the lake, explore Cromwell Heritage Precinct, or take a peaceful walk around Moke Lake or Lake Hayes. Keep the day slow while you adjust to the jet lag.

Day 02

Queenstown Adventure & Scenic Drive

Day 02 brings adventure and exploration as part of your New Zealand holiday package. Get ready to experience the thrills and joy on your way.

Start your day with the thrilling and exciting Nevis Bungy Jump, New Zealand’s highest bungy. Feel the adrenaline as you jump from 134 metres above the Nevis River Valley.

Later, the day is yours to enjoy the self-drive and explore nearby towns and lakes around Queenstown. Follow the road to Glenorchy, one of New Zealand’s most stunning lakeside towns. Enjoy the drive along Lake Wakatipu and snow-peaked mountains.

Next, visit Arrowtown, a charming gold-era town with leafy lanes and old cottages. Walk through the Arrow River Trail and spend quality time with your partner. If time allows, you can also visit Moke Lake. The water here looks like a mirror, and the views will leave you and your partner amazed.

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Day 03

Off-Road Thrills in Queenstown

Today combines adrenaline and relaxation in your 9 nights New Zealand tour package.

Experience an exciting off-road driving adventure where skilled drivers tackle steep drops, rocky terrain, and drifting courses.

Later, relax with your partner with a floating sauna experience on Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy a warm sauna session followed by refreshing lake plunges while enjoying stunning alpine views.

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Day 04

Milford Sound Romantic Cruise

Start your day early and get ready to experience one of the most romantic days of your New Zealand trip package.

Start your drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound through Fiordland National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive with your partner. On the way, make sure to take a stop at Mirror Lake and The Chasm for the complete and perfect driving experience.

After arriving at Milford Sound, a romantic cruise is waiting for you. Board the cruise and sail through the fjord surrounded by tall cliffs and beautiful waterfalls. If you’re lucky, you can also spot the seals resting on rocks along the way.

Explore the beauty of Milford Sound and make sure to click romantic pictures with your loved ones. After completing the experience, drive back to your hotel in Queenstown, and rest after a long and rewarding day.

Day 05

Onward Journey to Lake Tekapo

It’s time to bid farewell to Queenstown. Today, your New Zealand tour package takes you to Lake Tekapo via Wanaka. You can either take a direct route through Crown Range Road, where you will be surrounded by the mountain views or take a slightly longer route via Cromwell.

After reaching Wanaka, enjoy a 20-minute trial flight where you can experience flying above Lake Wanaka with an instructor. Enjoy some amazing videos of the lakes, mountains, and landscapes as you fly above Wanaka.

Later, continue your drive through Lindis Pass. Stop at the lookout points, admire the long stretch of golden hills, and click photos of yourselves. Next, stop at Lake Pukaki, a crystal blue lake with mountains in the background.

Once you’ve arrived at Lake Tekapo, check into your hotel and take some time to rest. At night, you can join a guided stargazing tour to experience one of the clearest skies in the world. Step out and witness millions of stars shining above your head, perfectly creating a romantic moment for you and your loved one. Hold your partner close to you while you spend the night watching the sky.

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Day 06

Goodbye Lake Tekapo, Welcome to Christchurch!

It’s time to say goodbye to Lake Tekapo as your New Zealand holiday package takes you to Christchurch. Play your favourite song and enjoy your drive with your partner. En route to Christchurch, you will see the Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury plains, and the breathtaking views of Mount Hutt and Rakaia Gorge before you reach your destination.

After arriving at the hotel in Christchurch, check into your room and make yourself comfortable. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy and explore the city at your own pace.

You can take your partner out to Sumner Beach, take a walk, or simply relax on the beach. Also, you can visit Port Hills & Sign of the Kiwi to witness the amazing views of Christchurch. Later, if it is a weekend, explore the Lyttelton Farmers Market, where you can try local food and explore local shops.

Day 07

Kaikoura Whale Watching Experience

Today, drive along the coast to Kaikoura for an unforgettable wildlife experience in your New Zealand tour package.

Board a comfortable catamaran and cruise into the open ocean in search of giant sperm whales. Along the way, you can spot dolphins and fur seals in their natural environment. Enjoy this beautiful experience with your partner.

After your cruise, return to Christchurch and spend a quiet evening in the city.

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Day 08

Fly to Auckland & Drive to Rotorua

This morning, your New Zealand trip package shifts from the South Island to the North Island. Start your drive to Christchurch Airport, return your rental car, complete the formalities, and board the flight to Auckland.

After arrival at the Auckland Airport, collect your other rental car, and continue your journey to Rotorua via Waitomo. On the way, take a stop at Waitomo Caves. Take a guided tour and step into the dreamy glowworm cave.

Walk through limestone chambers and take the silent boat ride under thousands of glowing lights. Enjoy the moment with your partner that feels unreal and deeply intimate, where the glowworms shine above you like a private night sky.

Later, begin your drive to your final destination. After reaching Rotorua, check into your hotel and take some time to rest. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Spend the evening exploring lakes, forests, and geothermal landscapes.

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Day 09

Rotorua Adventure and Geothermal Spa

Your day in Rotorua brings adventure, joy, and relaxation for you and your partner. Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush in you.

Start your day with an exciting white-water rafting experience on the Kaituna River. Paddle through powerful rapids before dropping over Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world.

Later, relax at Hell’s Gate Mud Spa and Sulphur Spa. Enjoy geothermal mud baths and natural sulphur pools surrounded by steaming volcanic landscapes.

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Day 10

Departure from Auckland

Your 9 nights New Zealand holiday package comes to an end today. Pack your bags, say goodbye to Rotorua, and drive back to Auckland International Airport. After returning your rental car and completing departure formalities, prepare for your flight home.

As you leave, take with you memories of alpine mountains, beautiful lakes, fjord cruises, glowing caves, and unforgettable adventures that made this New Zealand trip package truly special.

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