The Ultimate New Zealand Dream Road Trip!
Auckland → Rotorua → Hobbiton Magic → Wild West Coast → Glaciers → Wanaka Peaks → Queenstown Thrills → Milford Sound → Lake Tekapo Stars → Christchurch Goodbye
Pack your bags and charge your cameras — because this is New Zealand like never before! 🌍🔥
From sipping pints in Hobbiton like a true Middle-earth hero 🍻 to floating under glow-worms that look like a galaxy underground 🌌…
From glacier landings in the Southern Alps ❄️🚁 to sunrise hikes that'll make your jaw drop 🎒🌄…
From jet-boating adrenaline explosions 💦⚡ to peaceful lake days and cuddly ALPACAS 🦙💛…
This road trip is an epic fusion of adventure, nature, culture, and pure “WOW!” moments. Every day brings a new postcard scene — turquoise gorges, golden sunsets, mirror lakes, snow-capped mountains, hot pools, starry skies, and the friendliest locals on Earth.
It’s a trip full of magic, mountains, Māori culture, movies, melt-in-your-mouth food, and memories that last forever.
Welcome to New Zealand — where every turn feels like a movie scene, and every moment feels like you're living a dream. 🌈✨
Buckle up, adventurers — this is the road trip of a lifetime! 🚙💨🌏
📍 Day 1 — 03 April: Arrival in Auckland
Welcome to the City of Sails! 🛬🌊
· Land in Auckland, New Zealand’s vibrant metropolis
· Check in and unwind at your hotel.
· Stroll along Viaduct Harbor for waterfront dining and city views
· Ascend the Sky Tower for sweeping panoramas (Explore on your Own)
· Optional: Relax at Mission Bay Beach or shop on lively Queen Street (Explore on your Own)
🧙♂️ Day 2 — 04 April: Hobbiton & Rotorua
Step into Middle earth! 🍃✨
· Depart early for a magical guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set — explore hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn
· Continue to Rotorua, famed for bubbling geothermal wonders and Māori heritage
· Soak in mineral hot pools overlooking serene Lake Rotorua
🌌 Day 3 — 05 April: Waitomo, Redwoods & Wai-O-Tapu
Caves, forests & rainbow geothermal pools 😍
· Morning tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves — marvel at glittering underground constellations
· Wander the majestic Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest or experience the Redwood Nightlights canopy walk
· Venture to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland — Champagne Pool & Lady Knox Geyser
· Overnight stay in Rotorua
✈️ Day 4 — 06 April: Auckland → Christchurch → Hokitika
Time to enter South Island paradise 💚
· Fly from Auckland to Christchurch, gateway to the South Island (Flights will be informed to you once you book the Trip)
· Transfer to the wild West Coast town of Hokitika
· Check in & relax.
🌊 Day 5 — 07 April: Hokitika Gorge & Sunset Beach
Turquoise dreams & golden skies ✨
· Explore turquoise Hokitika Gorge — suspension bridge views
· Evening on Hokitika Beach — driftwood sculptures & stunning sunset
❄️🚁 Day 6 — 08 April: Franz Josef Glacier Adventure
Bucket-list day!
· Drive to breathtaking Franz Josef & settle in.
· Scenic helicopter ride with glacier landing (Explore on your Own – Morning Slots Only)
· Optional: Guided glaciers walk or Glacier Hot Pools soak
🏔 Day 7 — 09 April: West Coast → Wanaka
Road-trip through alpine wonderland 🛣️🌿
· Scenic Haast Pass drive with stops at Blue Pools & Thunder Creek Falls
· Arrive in Wanaka — lakeside stroll & dinner at local restaurant
🌄 Day 8 — 10 April: Roy’s Peak & Lake Wanaka
One of NZ’s most iconic hikes! 🥾🌅
· Sunrise hikes up Roy’s Peak — jaw-dropping alpine views
· Afternoon kayaking on crystal-clear Lake Wanaka
⚡ Day 9 — 11 April: Queenstown Thrills
Welcome to adventure HQ 🎢✨
· Drive to Queenstown
· Shōt-over Jet ride — epic canyon thrills
· Explore Queenstown’s lively Centre — shops, cafés & lakeside vibes
⛴ Day 10 — 12 April: Milford Sound Cruise
A natural wonder of the world 🌧🪨
· Early departure for Milford Sound cruise — waterfalls, Mitre Peak & wildlife
· Return via scenic route with Mirror Lakes & Chasm Walk stops
🚡 Day 11 — 13 April: Skyline Gondola & Lake Tekapo
Skyline views & turquoise lakes 💙
· Skydiving in Queenstown – The Adventure Capital (Explore on your Own – Morning Slots Only)
· Skyline Gondola ride to Bob’s Peak — panoramic Queenstown views
· Drive to Lake Tekapo with Lindis Pass & Church of the Good Shepherd stops
🦙 Day 12 — 14 April: Hot Pools & Alpacas
Relax, soak, stargaze 💫
· Relax in Tekapo Springs hot pools
· Visit alpaca farm — cutest experience ever 🦙✨
· Evening picnic or stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve
🏙 Day 13 — 15 April: Return to Christchurch
City charm + farewell night 🤍
· Drive through the Canterbury plains to Christchurch
· Explore Canterbury Museum & Cardboard Cathedral
· Farewell dinner
✈️ Day 14 — 16 April: Departure
· Transfer to Christchurch Airport for flight to India — memories for a lifetime 🇳🇿❤️
What is included in the tour
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✅ What’s Included in Your Epic New Zealand Adventure
🚙 Transport & Vehicle
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Premium SUV – Toyota Highlander 4x4 (or similar) – automatic
Subject to availability on your booking dates
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🌟 Activities & Signature Experiences
- Premium Vehicles
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Waitomo Caves (Glowworms)
- Te Puia – Geothermal Wonders & Māori Culture
- Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
- Kayaking session on Lake Wanaka
- Shot Over Jet Ride
- Milford Sound Tour – Fjord Cruise Experience
- Skyline Gondola
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Tekapo & Alpaca Farm Visit
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🧳 Travel Inclusions – What You Get
🏨 Stays & Meals
· Handpicked premium hotels on twin-sharing/Double basis
· Daily breakfast at all hotels
🚐 Transfers & Transport
· Airport to hotel drop on Day 1
· Private car with fuel throughout the trip
· Full vehicle insurance coverage
· Mandatory tolls included
· Parking fees at all tourist attractions
👥 Travel Support & Assistance
· Dedicated Trip Leader from our team
· End-to-end tour assistance as per the itinerary
· Help with flight bookings
· Support for visa processing
What is NOT included in the tour
· International & Domestic Airfare
· Visa Fees
· GST 5% & TCS
· Lunches & Dinners
· Skydiving Experience
· Helicopter Ride


