6 Day South NZ Private Tour from Auckland w/ Flight & Activities
Overview
This immersive 6-day tour gives a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island. Enjoy included arrival flight, and optional handpicked activities & places to stay, without needing to worry about planning or driving long distances. The itinerary showcases the beauty of the South Island in a relaxed way.
Enjoy the comfort of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour.
Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 9-10 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, TranzAlpine scenic train ride, stargazing, thrill jet boating, a scenic Gondola ride, Kiwi park or Hot pool soak, a cruise in Milford Sound, a tour of the Te Anau Glowworm caves, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & visiting an Alpaca farm. Choose to finish at Auckland or Christchurch or Queenstown.
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
- Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
- If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
- Optional: Std. Economy Departure Flight from Queenstown to Auckland/Christchurch
- Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
- Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Guide-Driver exclusively for your group
- Optional Entry Ticket: Kiwi Park or 1 hour of Hot Pool Soak Ticket at Queenstown
- Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
- Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- WiFi on board
- Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
- Standard Economy Arrival Flight Ticket from Auckland to Christchurch
- Packaged snacks & chocolates
- Optional: Accommodation for 5 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
- Packaged water bottles
- Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
- Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not described in the inclusions
What To Expect
Auckland-Flight to Christchurch-Christchurch-Kaikōura or Akaroa-Christchurch
5 Stops
Christchurch–TranzAlpine Train–Otira Viaduct–Arthur’s Pass Village–Castle Hill–Lake Tekapo
5 Stops
Lake Tekapo–Lake Pukaki–Aoraki Mt Cook (Hooker Valley and/or Tasman Glacier View Track)–Lindis Pass–Queenstown
5 Stops
Queenstown Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Central Queenstown Streets, River & Skyline Queenstown)
2 Stops
Queenstown – Milford Sound - Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Te Anau
2 Stops
Te Anau - Queenstown (Kiwi Park or Hot Pool Soak)-Optional Flight to Auckland or Christchurch – Auckland or Christchurch
2 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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)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: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo.If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided.Optional: Std. Economy Departure Flight from Queenstown to Auckland/Christchurch.Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear.Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass.Guide-Driver exclusively for your group.Optional Entry Ticket: Kiwi Park or 1 hour of Hot Pool Soak Ticket at Queenstown.Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound.Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.WiFi on board.Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau.Standard Economy Arrival Flight Ticket from Auckland to Christchurch.Packaged snacks & chocolates.Optional: Accommodation for 5 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast.Packaged water bottles.Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura. The following is NOT included: Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option).Travel Insurance.Anything not described in the inclusions. Read more Apr 2025
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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