Middle Earth and Southern Explorer

This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.

This 11 day tour allows you to experience the vast and stunning highlights of New Zealand. On the North Island, you’ll experience unique Maori culture in Rotorua, and the magic of Middle Earth in Hobbiton. Then, fly south for an exploration of the natural wonders of the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers, and Queenstown.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland to Rotorua with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: Rotorua Intercity Depot to Rotorua Accommodation - Private Transfer

Included activity: Rotorua City to Rotorua Airport - Private Transfer

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Intercity stop Lichfield St

Included activity: Christchurch to Mount Cook Day Tour with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: Mt Cook to Queenstown Day Tour with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Gray Line / GreatSights

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Middle Earth and Southern Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 3: Explore Rotorua at leisure
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Fly Rotorua to Christchurch today
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 5: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 6: Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 9: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 10: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 11: Depart Christchurch today