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9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown

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Overview

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to Christchurch) and North Island (Rotorua to Auckland). The tour includes convenient transfer flight ticket, and optional must-do activities & luxury accommodations, ensuring you experience the best itinerary within your limited time in New Zealand without the hassles of planning endless things and driving long distances on your own. The itinerary is crafted to showcase the beauty of New Zealand in a relaxed style within an ideal number of days.

Besides visiting and experiencing many of the top attractions in New Zealand, you may also opt for an unbelievably long list of renowned and carefully selected 14-16 activities, ensuring a diverse experience. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour, with a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for you. Start at Queenstown and finish at Auckland.

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 8 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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We can pick you up from your preferred location in Queenstown City. Please provide a pick-up location that is searchable on google maps.

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

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Queenstown – Milford Sound - Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Te Anau

3 Stops

Day 2

Te Anau - Queenstown City Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Central Streets, River & Skyline Queenstown)

2 Stops

Day 3

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

5 Stops

Day 4

Lake Tekapo-Castle Hill-Arthur’s Pass National Park-Otira Viaduct-TranzAlpine Train-Christchurch

5 Stops

Day 5

Christchurch-Kaikōura or Akaroa-Christchurch

4 Stops

Day 6

Christchurch (International Antarctic Centre or Punting on Avon or Christchurch Tram)-Flight to Auckland-Rotorua

4 Stops

Day 7

Rotorua Explore (Farm Tour & Hot Tub OR River Rafting, Tour of a Geothermally Active Place & Māori Cultural Experience)

2 Stops

Day 8

Rotorua-Hobbiton-Auckland

3 Stops

Day 9

Auckland Explore (Mount Eden, Auckland Museum, Auckland CBD, Buddhist Temple & Muriwai/Piha/Long Bay Beach)

1 Stop

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear.Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch.Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound.Optional Entry Ticket: Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet Ticket at Rotorua.Optional Entry Ticket: International Antarctic Centre OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket.Guide-driver exclusively for your group.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.Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland.Packaged snacks & chocolates.Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Daytime Ticket at Rotorua.Optional: Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast.Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua.Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Ticket.Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Christchurch to Auckland.Packaged water bottles.Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura. The following is NOT included: Food & Drinks (except 8 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option).Travel Insurance.Anything not mentioned in the inclusions. Read more Apr 2025

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 (5)

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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: 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.
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet Ticket at Rotorua.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: International Antarctic Centre OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket.
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group.
  • 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.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland.
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Daytime Ticket at Rotorua.
  • Optional: Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Ticket.
  • Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Christchurch to Auckland.
  • Packaged water bottles.
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food & Drinks (except 8 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 9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown 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
  • 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 9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown 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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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Māori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet Ticket at Rotorua
  • Optional Entry Ticket: International Antarctic Centre OR Punting on Avon OR Christchurch Tram Ticket
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • 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
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Redwoods Treewalk Daytime Ticket at Rotorua
  • Optional: Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Farm Experience & Hot Tub Ticket OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Ticket
  • Standard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Christchurch to Auckland
  • Packaged water bottles
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
  • Food & Drinks (except 8 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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