New Zealand Adventure

Auckland, Rotorua & Queenstown, New Zealand

56
Apr 27 - May 4
Couple
moderate
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by Fatima Al-Sayed

Itinerary

1

Day 1

Monday, April 27

09:00
Sky Tower

Sky Tower

Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Iconic tower with observation decks and SkyWalk adventure.

3.43km • 7 mins
12:00
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Northcote Point, Auckland 2022, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Historic bridge with views and optional bridge climb.

3.28km • 6 mins
14:30
Viaduct Harbour

Viaduct Harbour

Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Waterfront dining and entertainment precinct.

3.45km • 13 mins
17:00
Auckland Domain

Auckland Domain

Park Road, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Large park with Auckland War Memorial Museum and gardens.

2

Day 2

Tuesday, April 28

09:00
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Geothermal valley with geysers, mud pools, and Maori cultural performances.

27.65km • 21 mins
13:00
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua 3073, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Colorful geothermal area with Champagne Pool and Lady Knox Geyser.

32.64km • 30 mins
16:00
Redwoods Treewalk

Redwoods Treewalk

1 Long Mile Road, Tītokorangi Drive access off Tarawera Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Suspended walkway through California Redwoods forest.

5.5km • 11 mins
18:30
Government Gardens

Government Gardens

9 Queens Drive, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Historic gardens with Tudor-style bathhouse building.

3

Day 3

Wednesday, April 29

09:00
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

501 Buckland Road, Matamata 3472, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Lord of the Rings filming location with hobbit holes and Green Dragon Inn.

88.86km • 1 hr 17 mins
14:00
Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Underground caves with thousands of glowworms creating starry effect.

12.41km • 16 mins
17:00
Ruakuri Mağarası

Ruakuri Mağarası

Ruakuri Mağarası, Waitomo Caves 3988, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Spectacular limestone cave with underground streams and formations.

4

Day 4

Thursday, April 30

09:00
Lake Wakatipu

Lake Wakatipu

Lake Wakatipu, Otago Region, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Stunning lake surrounded by mountains, perfect for cruises and views.

13.9km • 17 mins
12:00
Skyline Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown

53 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Gondola to Bob's Peak with panoramic views and luge rides.

1.56km • 7 mins
15:30
Queenstown Gardens

Queenstown Gardens

Unnamed Road, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Peaceful lakeside gardens with walking trails and rose gardens.

1.02km • 4 mins
17:30
Queenstown Mall

Queenstown Mall

Queenstown 9300, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Pedestrian mall with shops, restaurants, and cafes.

5

Day 5

Friday, May 1

08:00
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, Southland Region, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Stunning fiord with waterfalls, rainforest, and wildlife cruises.

61.11km • 1 hr 2 mins
13:30
Mirror Lakes

Mirror Lakes

Mirror Lakes, Southland Region 9679, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Reflective lakes on the road to Milford Sound with mountain reflections.

42.38km • 39 mins
15:00
Homer Tunnel

Homer Tunnel

Homer Tunnel, Southland Region 9679, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Impressive tunnel carved through mountains on scenic Milford Road.

17:00
Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau, Southland Region, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Second largest lake in New Zealand, gateway to Fiordland.

6

Day 6

Saturday, May 2

09:00
Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo 7999, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Turquoise glacial lake famous for stargazing and lupins.

0.91km • 2 mins
12:00
The Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd

Pioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Iconic stone church on lakefront with mountain backdrop.

14:00
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Canterbury Region 7999, New ZealandNAVIGATE

New Zealand's highest mountain with hiking trails and glaciers.

18:00
Tasman Lake

Tasman Lake

Tasman Lake, Canterbury Region 7999, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Largest glacier in New Zealand with boat tours to icebergs.

7

Day 7

Sunday, May 3

09:00
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Beautiful gardens with diverse plant collections and conservatories.

0.89km • 3 mins
12:30
Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)

Punting On The Avon (Antigua Boat Sheds)

2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Traditional punting along Avon River through botanical gardens.

0.81km • 3 mins
14:30
Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum

66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Museum showcasing Canterbury's natural and cultural history.

1.83km • 6 mins
17:00
Cardboard Cathedral

Cardboard Cathedral

234 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Transitional cathedral made of cardboard tubes after earthquake.

8

Day 8

Monday, May 4

09:00
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandNAVIGATE

National museum with interactive exhibits on NZ history and culture.

1.59km • 7 mins
13:00
Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Cable Car

280 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Historic cable car to Botanic Garden with city views.

1.91km • 7 mins
15:00
Wellington Botanic Garden

Wellington Botanic Garden

101 Glenmore Street, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Large garden with native forest, rose garden, and city lookouts.

2.33km • 8 mins
17:30
Cuba Street

Cuba Street

Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandNAVIGATE

Vibrant street with cafes, boutiques, and street performers.