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12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Stewart Island

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Overview

This ultimate 12-day, 11-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering majority of top attractions in both North Island (Auckland to Wellington) and South Island (Kaikōura to Stewart Island). It includes a transfer flight, and optional handpicked activities and luxury hotels, ensuring you experience the best itinerary within your limited time in NZ without the hassles of planning, coordinating endless details, and driving long distances on your own. The itinerary is crafted to showcase the beauty of NZ in an ultimate style for a lifetime memorable trip.

Besides visiting many of the top attractions in NZ, enjoy flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a curated mixture of 19–21 optional activities, ensuring an ultimate and diverse experience. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour, with a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for you throughout the tour. Start in Auckland and finish in Queenstown, both cities with international airports.

What's Included

  • Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • Private transportation
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • Food & Drinks (except 11 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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Meeting and Pickup

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Queenstown
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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Day 1

Auckland Explore (Auckland Museum, Buddhist Temple, CBD, Mount Eden, One Tree Hill & Muriwai/Piha/LongBay Beach)

2 Stops

Day 2

Auckland – Hobbiton – Rotorua (Redwoods Treewalk, Eat Street)

3 Stops

Day 3

Rotorua Explore (Farm Experience & Hot Tub OR River Rafting, Geothermally Active Place & Māori Culture Experience)

2 Stops

Day 4

Rotorua - Hamilton - Northern Explorer Scenic Train - Wellington

2 Stops

Day 5

Wellington - Flight to Christchurch – Christchurch (Christchurch Botanical Garden or Punting or City Tram Ride)

2 Stops

Day 6

Christchurch - Kaikōura or Akaroa - Christchurch

4 Stops

Day 7

Christchurch–TranzAlpine Train–Otira Viaduct–Arthur’s Pass Village–Castle Hill–Lake Tekapo

5 Stops

Day 8

Lake Tekapo–Lake Pukaki–Aoraki Mt Cook (Hooker Valley and/or Tasman Glacier View Track)–Lindis Pass–Queenstown

5 Stops

Day 9

Queenstown Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Central Queenstown Streets, River & Skyline Queenstown)

2 Stops

Day 10

Queenstown - Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound - Te Anau

4 Stops

Day 11

Te Anau - Te Anau Glowworm Caves - Invercargill - Bluff

3 Stops

Day 12

Bluff - Ferry - Stewart Island - Flight - Bluff - Queenstown

3 Stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Stewart Island?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

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Q: Will I get seasick on 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Stewart Island?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Stewart Island?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa.
  • Private transportation.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Geothermal Valley, Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Ticket at Rotorua.
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Scenic Ticket from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass.
  • Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Wellington to Christchurch.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Bill Richardson Transport World Ticket at Invercargill.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Northern Explorer Scenic Train Ticket from Hamilton to Wellington.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Exploration Ticket in Stewart Island.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound.
  • Packaged water bottles.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo.
  • If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: One-way Ferry Ticket from Bluff to Stewart Island.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: One-way Scenic Flight Ticket from Stewart Island to Bluff.
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates.
  • Optional: Accommodation for 11 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Ticket.
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Ticket at Rotorua.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Botanical Garden Tour OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food & Drinks (except 11 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Stewart Island is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Stewart Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

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  • Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • Private transportation
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Geothermal Valley, Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Ticket at Rotorua
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Scenic Ticket from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
  • Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Wellington to Christchurch
  • WiFi on board
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Bill Richardson Transport World Ticket at Invercargill
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Northern Explorer Scenic Train Ticket from Hamilton to Wellington
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Exploration Ticket in Stewart Island
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound
  • Packaged water bottles
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
  • If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
  • Optional Entry Ticket: One-way Ferry Ticket from Bluff to Stewart Island
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • Optional Entry Ticket: One-way Scenic Flight Ticket from Stewart Island to Bluff
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Optional: Accommodation for 11 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Ticket
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Ticket at Rotorua
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Botanical Garden Tour OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
  • Food & Drinks (except 11 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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