Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Gardens captures the atmosphere behind this journey's glowworms · fjord roads · southern alps theme through a place worth slowing down to notice.
SIGNATURE PLACES & EXPERIENCES
Glowworms · Fjord Roads · Southern Alps
North Island geothermal country gives way to South Island fjords and alpine roads, covering New Zealand's defining natural scale.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton Movie Set captures the atmosphere behind this journey's glowworms · fjord roads · southern alps theme through a place worth slowing down to notice.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Glowworm Caves captures the atmosphere behind this journey's glowworms · fjord roads · southern alps theme through a place worth slowing down to notice.
Historic Arrowtown
Historic Arrowtown captures the atmosphere behind this journey's glowworms · fjord roads · southern alps theme through a place worth slowing down to notice.
DAY BY DAY
New Zealand North & South Islands — the full journey
DAY 01
KUALA LUMPUR ✈ AUCKLAND
- Meet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and travel on the listed flight itinerary.
DAY 02
AUCKLAND → (125KM) HAMILTON
- Visit Hamilton Gardens.
DAY 03
ROTORUA → (70KM) MATAMATA
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- Te Puia Māori cultural and geothermal experience
DAY 04
ROTORUA → (140KM) WAITOMO
- Agrodome Farm Show
- Guided Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour with a barbecue buffet lunch
DAY 05
AUCKLAND ✈ (1H55M) QUEENSTOWN
- Historic Arrowtown
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy viewing platform
DAY 06
TE ANAU → (140KM) MILFORD SOUND
- Milford Sound luncheon cruise with an international buffet lunch
DAY 07
QUEENSTOWN → (262KM) Mt. COOK
- Jones Family Fruit Stall
- Pass the Mount Cook region, home to New Zealand's highest mountain
- Pass Lake Pukaki
- View Mount Cook from Pukaki Lookout
- Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo photo stop
DAY 08
CHRISTCHURCH CITY TOUR
- Shared punting on the Avon for about 30 minutes
- Christchurch city tour covering the Cardboard Cathedral exterior, Botanic Gardens, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon River and Sign of the Takahe
DAY 09
AUCKLAND ✈ (11H 10M) KUALA
- Visit Hamilton Gardens.
- Continue on the listed return flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Flight details
Malaysia Airlines MH 145
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Wed, 14 Oct 2026, 21:10
✈Auckland (AKL)Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 11:25
Malaysia Airlines MH 144
Auckland (AKL)Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 13:00
✈Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 20:25
Flights shown correspond to 14 Oct 2026 G KUL; reconfirm for other dates.
Where you stay
Tour stay
Hotel Auckland OR SIMILAR
Tour stay
SkyCity Hotel Auckland OR SIMILAR
Tour stay
Elms Hotel Christchurch OR SIMILAR
Tour stay
Elms Hotel Christchurch OR SIMILAR
Tour stay
Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel OR SIMILAR
Tour stay
Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel OR SIMILAR
Tour stay
2 晚
What the package covers
Included
- Group return flights as listed
- Listed hotels or similar, twin sharing
- Meals shown in the daily itinerary
- Listed transport, sightseeing and guide arrangements
Not included
- Personal expenses, unlisted meals and optional activities
- Single supplement, visa and document costs unless stated
- Anything not stated in the final confirmation
TASTE
Flavours on the journey
Māori Hangi Dinner
ROUTE
Route at a glance
✈KUL
1Auckland
2Rotorua
3Christchurch
4Queenstown
✈KUL
Seasonal weather & packing
Conditions change quickly; pack windproof waterproof layers.
Sun is strong; keep a jacket for cooler South Island winds.
Mountain snow and ice are possible; bring insulation and grippy footwear.
CurrencyNZD
TimeUsually +4 to +5 hours
Power230V · Type I
BaggageFinal ticket governs
BEYOND TRAVEL
Ready for New Zealand North & South Islands?
Confirm seats and the final fare with our advisors before making payment.
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