DESTINATION SIGNATURE
Hamilton Gardens
Explore a collection of themed gardens shaped by different cultures and garden traditions.
WHY THIS JOURNEY
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.
DESTINATION SIGNATURE
Hobbiton Movie Set
Take a guided walk through the Shire, from Hobbit Holes to the Green Dragon Inn.
DESTINATION SIGNATURE
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Cruise through the limestone caves beneath thousands of glowworms illuminating the dark.
DESTINATION SIGNATURE
Milford Sound Cruise
Cruise beneath granite cliffs, waterfalls and rainforest with views toward Mitre Peak.
DAY BY DAY
New Zealand North & South Islands — the full journey
DAY 01
Kuala Lumpur ✈ Auckland
- Meet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and fly to Auckland on the listed 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 ✈ Kuala Lumpur
- Fly back to Kuala Lumpur on the listed itinerary.
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
The flights shown apply to the listed departure. For other dates, we will arrange the corresponding flights and provide the complete schedule at booking and before departure.
Where you stay
Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel or similar
Auckland
SkyCity Hotel Auckland or similar
Te Anau
Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau or similar
Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront Queenstown or similar
Christchurch
Elms Hotel Christchurch or similar
What the package covers
Included
- Group return flights and listed domestic flights for the selected departure
- Listed hotels or similar, twin sharing
- Meals shown in the daily itinerary
- Listed transport, sightseeing and guide services
Not included
- Personal expenses, meals outside the itinerary and optional activities
- Single supplement, visa and personal document costs
- Items clearly marked as optional in the itinerary
TASTE
Flavours on the journey
Daily meals are listed in the itinerary, including the featured Milford Sound and Waitomo dining experiences.
ROUTE
Route at a glance
✈Kuala Lumpur · Auckland
1Rotorua · Matamata
2Queenstown · Milford Sound
3Mount Cook · Lake Tekapo
✈Christchurch · Kuala Lumpur
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
BaggageBaggage allowance follows the operating international and domestic airlines; our advisors will confirm it at booking and before travel.
DEPARTURES
Choose a departure to enquire
Choose the date that suits you, then enquire for seats and the final fare.
| Date / Origin | Fare | Status | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 22,888 | Guaranteed Departure | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 22,388 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 21,388 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 24,888 | Guaranteed Departure | Enquire for this date |
BEYOND TRAVEL
Ready for New Zealand North & South Islands?
Contact our travel advisors to choose a suitable departure and confirm availability and fare.