DAY1
Arrival Auckland
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Pickup. Hotel. Evening at Sky Tower (328m, optional SkyJump).
Dinner
Trip Highlights
What Makes North + South Combo Special
Auckland & Sky Tower
Hobbiton movie set
Rotorua Maori culture
Queenstown adventure capital
Milford Sound
Franz Josef glacier
Hotel Category — Standard
Where You'll Stay
3★ Hotels
Day-Wise Plan
Your Itinerary
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DAY2
Auckland → Hobbiton → Rotorua
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Drive to Hobbiton movie set (LOTR). Continue to Rotorua. Evening Maori cultural performance + hangi dinner.
Breakfast, Hangi Dinner
DAY3
Rotorua — Geothermal
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Te Puia geothermal valley (geysers, mud pools). Agrodome sheep show. Polynesian Spa hot pools.
Breakfast
DAY4
Rotorua → Auckland → Fly Christchurch
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Drive Auckland. Fly Christchurch. Evening Cathedral Square.
Breakfast
DAY5
Christchurch → TranzAlpine Train → Greymouth
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Iconic TranzAlpine train (one of world's most scenic) crosses Southern Alps.
Breakfast
DAY6
Greymouth → Franz Josef Glacier
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Drive coast. Visit Pancake Rocks. Reach Franz Josef. Optional helicopter glacier landing.
Breakfast
DAY7
Franz Josef → Queenstown
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Drive scenic Haast Pass. Reach Queenstown. Evening Skyline Gondola dinner.
Breakfast
DAY8
Queenstown — Milford Sound
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Day trip to Milford Sound. Drive through Fiordland. Cruise on the Sound (waterfalls, seals, dolphins).
Breakfast, Cruise Lunch
DAY9
Queenstown — Adventure Day
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Free day. Optional: bungee jumping, jet boat, skydiving, wine tour Gibbston Valley.
Breakfast
DAY10
Queenstown → Christchurch
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Drive back via Lake Tekapo (Church of Good Shepherd). Mount Cook viewpoint.
Breakfast
DAY11
Departure Christchurch
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Breakfast. Transfer airport.
Breakfast
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Hobbiton entry + Maori cultural night with hangi
- TranzAlpine train
- Milford Sound cruise with lunch
- Skyline Gondola
- All transfers + 2 flights
✕ Not Included
- International airfare
- NZ visa + IVL
- Helicopter glacier landing (NZD 350)
- Bungee/skydiving optional
- Lunches & dinners (most)
- Personal expenses
Visa Requirements
Visa Information for North + South Combo
Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders
New Zealand Visitor Visa + IVL
Visa FeeNZD 211 (~₹11,000) + IVL NZD 35 (~₹1,800)
Processing Time20-25 working days
Important: Apply online via INZ. International Visitor Conservation Levy mandatory addition. Need: bank statements, employment proof. We assist.
Photo Gallery
A Glimpse of North + South Combo
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
NZ drives on which side?+
Left side (like India). Easy if you choose self-drive option.
Best time?+
Oct-Apr. Dec-Feb summer (peak). Mar-May autumn (perfect colours). Jun-Aug ski season (cheaper South).
Adventure activities?+
Queenstown is bungee jumping capital. Many options — bungee, jet boat, skydiving, paragliding.
Other Options