New Zealand 11 Nights / 12 Days Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Auckland

Arrival: Auckland

• Meet and greet at the airport.
• Transfer to hotel and check-in.
• Rest after the international flight.

Evening

• Explore Auckland Waterfront.
• Walk around Viaduct Harbour.
• Welcome dinner.

Overnight: Auckland

Day 2 – Auckland City Tour & Harbour Experience

Morning

• City sightseeing tour.
• Sky Tower
• Auckland Domain.
• Mission Bay.
• Harbour Bridge viewpoints.

Afternoon

• Harbour cruise on Waitemata Harbour.

Evening

• Free time for shopping and dining.

Overnight: Auckland

Day 3 – Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua

Breakfast at hotel.

Travel south towards Rotorua.

En route visit:

• Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Highlights:

• Guided cave tour.
• Glowworm grotto.
• Underground boat ride.

Continue to Rotorua.

Evening

• Relax at the lakefront.

Overnight: Rotorua

Day 4 – Rotorua Geothermal & Māori Culture

Morning

Visit:

• Te Puia

Highlights:

• Pohutu Geyser
• Mud pools
• Māori Arts & Crafts Institute
• Kiwi bird enclosure

Afternoon

• Rotorua city exploration.
• Government Gardens.
• Lake Rotorua.

Evening

• Traditional Māori cultural performance.
• Hangi dinner experience.

Overnight: Rotorua

Day 5 – Rotorua to Christchurch

Transfer to airport.

Flight to Christchurch.

Afternoon

• Christchurch city tour.
• Cathedral Square.
• Avon River.
• Botanic Gardens.

Evening

• Leisure.

Overnight: Christchurch

Day 6 – Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

Scenic drive through Canterbury Plains.

Arrive at Lake Tekapo.

Afternoon

Visit:

• Church of the Good Shepherd
• Lakefront viewpoints

Evening

• Stargazing experience in the Mackenzie Region.

Overnight: Lake Tekapo

Day 7 – Mount Cook National Park Excursion

Full-day excursion to:

• Aoraki / Mount Cook

Highlights:

• New Zealand’s highest mountain.
• Tasman Glacier viewpoints.
• Hooker Valley area.
• Alpine scenery and photography stops.

Return to Lake Tekapo.

Overnight: Lake Tekapo

Day 8 – Lake Tekapo to Queenstown

Travel via scenic Central Otago region.

Photo stops:

• Lake Pukaki
• Lindis Pass
• Cromwell fruit region

Arrive in Queenstown.

Evening

• Lake Wakatipu waterfront walk.
• Explore town centre.

Overnight: Queenstown

Day 9 – Milford Sound Excursion

Early morning departure.

Travel through:

• Fiordland National Park
• Homer Tunnel

Visit:

• Milford Sound

Highlights:

• Scenic cruise.
• Waterfalls.
• Fjord landscapes.
• Wildlife viewing.

Return to Queenstown.

Overnight: Queenstown

Day 10 – Queenstown Adventure & Scenic Experiences

Morning

Ride:

• Skyline Queenstown

Activities:

• Gondola ride.
• Panoramic views.
• Optional luge rides.

Afternoon

Choose from:

• Jet boating
• Wine tasting
• Scenic helicopter flight
• Shotover River excursion

Evening

• Free time.

Overnight: Queenstown

Day 11 – Queenstown Free Day

A relaxed day for optional activities.

Recommended Options

Option A

Visit:

• Arrowtown
• Historic gold-mining settlement.

Option B

Visit:

• Glenorchy
• Stunning mountain and lake scenery.

Option C

• Leisure and shopping.
• Café hopping.
• Lakeside relaxation.

Farewell Dinner

Overnight: Queenstown

Day 12 – Departure

Transfer to Queenstown Airport.

Departure for onward journey.