Private/Group Tour Highlights
- Travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions.
- Enjoy romantic dinner on the iconic Christchurch Tram Restaurant.
- See the beauty of the Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park.
- Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook.
- Experience Queenstown's bungy jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more.
Tour Overview
Bond and relax with your loved one on Yampu’s 9-day Romantic New Zealand journey through New Zealand’s most beautiful places.
Yampu Travelers will marvel at perfect beaches, twinkling glowworms and geothermal wonders from Auckland to Rotorua. In the South Island, enjoy perfect alpine scenery in Queenstown and beautiful glaciers on the West Coast, before you travel over the Southern Alps to Christchurch via the stunning TranzAlpine Railway.
Begin in Auckland, a beautiful harbourside city known as the ‘City of Sails’. Then travel south towards the magical Waitomo Caves and explore the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. You will enjoy a romantic dinner at the iconic Tram restaurant in Christchurch before heading to Queenstown.
Once in Queenstown, travelers will pass through the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, a gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. For your last few days in New Zealand, you will experience the TranzAlpine, which is considered one of the most picturesque train journeys in the world.
Inclusions
Exclusions
International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.
Package Price: From £$ 5938
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand!
Upon arrival in Auckland, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Upon arrival in Auckland, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Group Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Tour
Leave Auckland and travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions.
This tour includes Hobbiton Movie Set where you will see Hobbit holes, the Mill and many other structures from the Lord of the Rings movies and lunch at the Green Dragon Inn. Continue on to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and take a 45 minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto.
After visiting Waitomo and Hobbiton, continue to Rotorua, arriving in the early evening.
Leave Auckland and travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions.
This tour includes Hobbiton Movie Set where you will see Hobbit holes, the Mill and many other structures from the Lord of the Rings movies and lunch at the Green Dragon Inn. Continue on to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and take a 45 minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto.
After visiting Waitomo and Hobbiton, continue to Rotorua, arriving in the early evening.
Group Te Puia Geothermal Reserve
Today visit Te Puia Geothermal Reserve and see the boiling mud pools and cascading Pohutu geyser that makes Rotorua famous as New Zealand's "thermal city". Enjoy a visit to the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute with local Maori carvers in action. This evening, enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Today visit Te Puia Geothermal Reserve and see the boiling mud pools and cascading Pohutu geyser that makes Rotorua famous as New Zealand's "thermal city". Enjoy a visit to the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute with local Maori carvers in action. This evening, enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Rotorua - Christchurch
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the airport for your flight to Christchurch.
Domestic Flight to Christchurch
Upon arrival at Christchurch, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Then, tonight enjoy romantic dinner on the iconic Christchurch Tram Restaurant.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the airport for your flight to Christchurch.
Domestic Flight to Christchurch
Upon arrival at Christchurch, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Then, tonight enjoy romantic dinner on the iconic Christchurch Tram Restaurant.
Christchurch - Queenstown
Today, you will travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown.
Today, you will travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown.
The Best of Queenstown
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more.
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more.
Group Glacier Region Tour
Depart Queenstown this morning and travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, a gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Fox and Franz Josef.
Depart Queenstown this morning and travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, a gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Fox and Franz Josef.
Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch
Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps onto Christchurch.
Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps onto Christchurch.
Christchurch - Home
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the airport for your international flight home.
International Flight Home
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the airport for your international flight home.
International Flight Home
Auckland, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Places You'll See
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Auckland
Auckland’s diverse landscapes provide countless opportunities to get immersed in nature. In the west, lush native rainforest plunges down the hills to meet the sea on dramatic black sand beaches, while the east’s sheltered golden sand beaches are fringed with red-flowering pohutukawa trees. To the north, the rolling hills of wine country meet stunning coastlines and in the south, you’ll find picturesque country gardens, unspoilt forest and tranquil bays to explore.
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Rotorua
From crystal-clear streams and magical forests to epic biking trails and thermal mud pools, Rotorua has it all. The city offers a raft of attractions and experiences for everyone from adventure-seekers to those just looking to unwind.
Sitting within the Pacific Rim of Fire, Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland with bubbling mud pools, clouds of steam, and natural hot springs perfect for bathing and relaxing in. After marveling at the distinctive landscapes and volcanic activity within a geothermal park, enjoy a simple soak in a natural hot stream or indulge in a wellness getaway at a luxurious spa.
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Christchurch
Christchurch is the city of exploration, where urban regeneration and heritage thrive. The city is constantly evolving, always giving locals and visitors something new to explore. Expect street art and innovative projects, a bustling hospitality scene and established green spaces. Christchurch is the newest city in the world, and it’s time the world rediscovered its secrets.
The central city is filled with cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. The Avon River intersects the city, bringing a natural landscape to the urban environment. Christchurch is the basecamp for South Island exploration, with the Banks Peninsula within reach, as well as the stunning Southern Alps and famed Canterbury Plains.
The surrounding Canterbury region offers visitors unforgettable journeys and picturesque towns, zen-like retreats and thrill-seeking opportunities. Escape to Hanmer Springs for a thermal soak, or north to Kaikōura to encounter the local wildlife. Everything New Zealand has to offer can be found here.
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Queenstown
Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges; it’s rumoured that gold prospectors – captivated by the majestic beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers – gave this now cosmopolitan town its name.
With a smorgasbord of outdoor activities, Queenstown is the home of the ultimate adventure bucket list. There’s skiing from winter right through to spring, and activities such as bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting all year round. It is also a renowned cycling destination, providing everything from easy scenic tracks to backcountry trails, road rides to heli-biking and the Southern Hemisphere’s only gondola accessed downhill mountain biking.
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Glacier Region
While glaciers around the world are retreating, the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers still flow almost to sea level. The temperate climate at this low altitude means these glaciers are among the most convenient to visit in the world. An easy walk is available to the foot of Franz Josef Glacier along the river valley with steep sides bearing gigantic horizontal scars from when the glaciers have retreated and advanced over millennia. You can also take in the view of magnificent Fox Glacier from Cook Flat Road (on your way to Lake Matheson). The sheer enormity of both glaciers is very humbling.