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New Zealand- Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Christchurch, Auckland, Rotorua | 12 Days

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12 days · 6-10 band Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Christchurch, Auckland, Rotorua ₹ 450000 - ₹ 600000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly Cruise, Mountain, Gardens, Glacier, Adventurous LuxurySight SeeingCityAdventure
Itinerary budget
₹574,300 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹116,000 peak season · ₹100,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Head to Rotorua'
  2. Day 2 Waitomo Caves and Hobbit Movie Set
  3. Day 3 Visit Tongariro National Park and hike
  4. Day 4 Head to Auckland and fly to Christchurch
  5. Day 5 Head to Greymouth by the TranzAlpine train (Scenic Train) and same day return to Christchurch
  6. Day 6 Pick up your car and drive to Lake Tekapo
  7. Day 7 Day trip to Mt Cook, where you can do the Helicopter ride
  8. Day 8 Drive Wanaka Today and explore the Winery or do some water activities
  9. Day 9 Wanaka to Glenorchy to Queenstown. Overnight stay in Queenstown
  10. Day 10 Milford Sound Coach Cruise and Walk and head to Queenstown
  11. Day 11 Explore Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, Kiwi Park, Skyline Queenstown
  12. Day 12 Fly Back to India

Take days from this trip and others into Mix days, and we build one itinerary from them.

New Zealand is considered a top travel destination due to its stunning and diverse landscapes, rich Maori culture, and array of outdoor activities.

December to February - The long, sunny days of summer make it the busiest period in New Zealand for both locals and visitors. Average daytime temperature: 23 °C. High season

What you get

  • 12 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: Dec- Mar

What travellers said

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Diya Sharma · Dec 2023
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Dhaval Shah · Jun 2023

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Day 1

Head to Rotorua

  • Stratosphere Restaurant or Fat Dog Cafe and Bar
  • Wai-o-tapu thermal wonderland
  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley
  • Secret Hot Spring Tub
  • Dinner & Drinks at Pig & Whistle

Day 2

Waitomo Caves and Hobbit Movie Set

  • Mamaku Blueberry farm
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • The hobbit movie set
  • Sabroso Restaurant
  • Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour

Day 4

Head to Auckland and fly to Christchurch

  • At Hotel or nearby cafe
  • Take bus to Auckland - BOOK HERE
  • Take the flight to Christchurch
  • Check-in to your hotel - Take the cab or metro to your hotel
  • Barefoot Eatery
  • Botanic Gardens & Hagley Park
  • 20 mins walk from Lunch place

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

Head to Greymouth by the Tranzapline train (Scenic Train) and same day return to Christchu

  • Strawberry Fare
  • TranzApline Train to Greymouth and back
  • Speights Ale
  • Depart at Greymouth
  • Arrive back in Christchurch
  • Tramway Restaurant 4-course Dinner

Day 6

Pick up your car and drive to Lake Tekapo

  • Have breakfast at your hotel and check out.
  • Pick up your car rental from the pickup point
  • Leave for Lake Tekapo
  • The blue lake eatery and bar or the Greedy Cow Cafe
  • Dark Sky Experience

Day 7

Day trip to Mt Cook where you can do the Helicopter ride

  • Start early. Have breakfast at your hotel and leave for Mount Cook to spend the day there. You can pack a few snacks fro
  • Drive to Mount Cook National Park The travel time is around 3 hours 10 mins
  • Stop at Lake Pukaki - You can directly go to the lookout
  • Mount Cook National Park
  • Alpine Restaurant
  • Head back to Lake Tekapo and go to your hotel to freshen up
  • Mackensies cafe Bar & Grill

Day 8

Drive Wanaka Today and explore the Winery or do some water activities

  • Have breakfast at your airbnb/hotel
  • Drive to Wanaka today 2.5 hours away and check-in to your hotel
  • Head to the food truck area and opt for Burrito Craft
  • Puzzling World or Lavender Farm
  • Visit the Winery called Maude Wines
  • Watch the Sunset from the Wanaka Lake Lakefront
  • Ale House

Day 9

Wanaka to Glenorchy to Queenstown. Overnight stay in Queenstown

  • Have breakfast at your airbnb/hotel
  • Queenie’s Dumplings Glenroy or the famous Trading Post Glenorchy
  • Get a photo with the famous Glenorchy red shed, pretend to be a Hobbit in Paradise, take in the incredible snow-capped v
  • Reach Queenstown, Check in to Hotel
  • The blue lake eatery and bar or the Greedy Cow Cafe
  • Dark Sky Experience

Day 10

Milford Sound Coach Cruise and Walk and head to Queenstown

  • Minus 5 Ice bar
  • Meeting point is at The London

Day 11

Explore Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, Kiwi Park, Skyline Queenstown

  • Breakfast at Vudu Cafe
  • Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
  • Kiwi Park
  • Have lunch at Yonder
  • Skyline Queenstown
  • Queenstown Gardens
  • Winnies

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 12-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other New Zealand itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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