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Multi Day New Zealand Wide Private Custom Tour from Auckland

Offered by Waimate Journeys

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$10,335.00 per person

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336 hours (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Private multi-day New Zealand tour from Auckland with a guide driver, flexible route, accommodation planning, and options including Rotorua and Hobbiton.

Tour Overview

This private multi day New Zealand tour is built around your interests, with a dedicated guide driver, exclusive vehicle, and a flexible route starting in Auckland and finishing wherever you prefer in New Zealand. The focus is on making travel easy, with accommodation, routes, timing, and optional flight or ferry arrangements handled for you, so you can spend more time enjoying the journey and less time coordinating it.

From Auckland, the experience can begin with city highlights such as Mount Eden, One Tree Hill, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and a Buddhist temple, with the option to add a west coast beach day or a half day visit to Waiheke Island. Further south, Hobbiton Movie Set offers a guided walk through the Shire, including hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn, before the journey continues to Rotorua for geothermal landscapes and Māori cultural experiences.

Depending on your interests, Rotorua can be shaped around either a farm visit with sheep shearing, animal feeding, and a forest hot tub, or Grade 5 rafting on the Kaituna River. The journey can also include the Northern Explorer train from Hamilton to Wellington, passing farmland, native forest, river gorges, and Tongariro National Park, followed by the Cook Strait ferry to Picton and the drive on to Nelson through the Marlborough Sounds.

What's Included

  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Private transportation
  • End to end itinerary planning tailored to your interests with complete coordination
  • WiFi on board
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Accommodation in 4 to 5-star properties with breakfast for opted tour duration, excluding last night
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Standard economy flight or ferry ticket between North and South Island, if required by the itinerary
  • Packaged water bottles

Not Included:

  • Cost of entry tickets for any optional activities added by customer
  • Food & drinks (except included breakfasts at accommodations)
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What To Expect

Day 1 : Sample Itinerary for Day 1: Full Day Auckland Explore OR Half Day Auckland and Half Day Waiheke Explore

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    Auckland

    Start your multi day journey with a relaxed introduction to Auckland. After pickup from your preferred location in Auckland, explore highlights such as the Auckland War Memorial Museum, a beautiful Buddhist temple, Mount Eden, and One Tree Hill, along with lunch at a popular city dining complex. Choose between a full day Auckland city and west coast beach experience, or a shorter half day Auckland tour combined with a relaxing half day visit to Waiheke Island. The full day option may include scenic beaches such as Muriwai Beach, Piha Beach, or Long Bay Beach. End the day with hotel drop off and time to relax.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 2 : Sample Itinerary for Day 2: Auckland – Hobbiton – Rotorua (Redwoods Treewalk, Eat Street)

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    Matamata

    Begin your second day with a scenic journey to Hobbiton Movie Set for a fully guided tour through the famous Shire, featuring charming hobbit holes and the iconic Green Dragon Inn. Continue to Rotorua, known for its geothermal wonders and Māori culture, and experience the popular Redwoods Treewalk with its elevated walkways among towering forest trees. End the day with dinner time at Rotorua’s lively Eat Street dining precinct.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 3 : Sample Itinerary for Day 3: Full Day Rotorua Explore

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    Rotorua

    Start the day with your choice of adventure in Rotorua. Enjoy a relaxing farm experience with sheep shearing, animal feeding, and a forest hot tub session, or choose an adrenaline filled Grade 5 rafting experience on the Kaituna River featuring thrilling rapids and a 7 meter waterfall. Later, experience Rotorua’s famous geothermal and Māori culture with a guided visit to steaming geysers and bubbling mud pools, followed by a traditional Hangi feast, cultural performances, and the iconic haka ceremony.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 4 : Sample Itinerary for Day 4: Rotorua – Hamilton – Northern Explorer Scenic Train – Wellington

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    Wellington

    Check out from your Rotorua hotel and transfer to Hamilton Railway Station to board the scenic Northern Explorer train to Wellington. Relax on this spectacular journey through rolling farmland, native forests, river gorges, and volcanic landscapes including Tongariro National Park. Arrive in Wellington in the evening and check in to your hotel for a restful night.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 5 : Sample Itinerary for Day 5: Wellington - Scenic Interisland Ferry - Picton - Nelson

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    Picton

    Begin the day in Wellington before boarding one of the world’s most scenic ferry journeys across the stunning Cook Strait and through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds. After arriving in Picton, continue your picturesque drive through vineyards and coastal landscapes toward the sunny city of Nelson, known for its relaxed atmosphere, arts scene, and beautiful natural surroundings.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 6 : Sample Itinerary for Day 6: Nelson - Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson

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    Abel Tasman National Park

    Start your day in Nelson with a scenic drive to the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, one of the country’s most iconic coastal reserves known for its golden beaches and turquoise waters. Enjoy a memorable day walk along well-maintained coastal tracks, surrounded by native forest, secluded coves, and panoramic ocean views. Take time to relax on the beaches, swim or kayak in clear waters, and experience the peaceful natural beauty of the park at your own pace. Later in the afternoon, return comfortably to Nelson and unwind after a refreshing day immersed in nature.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 7 : Sample Itinerary for Day 7: Nelson – Flight to Christchurch – Christchurch City Explore

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    Christchurch

    Start your day in Nelson with a transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax before choosing one light activity: explore the International Antarctic Centre, enjoy punting on the Avon River through the Botanic Gardens, or ride the historic Christchurch Tram. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing and recharging for your South Island journey ahead.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 8 : Sample Itinerary for Day 8: Christchurch – Kaikōura or Akaroa – Christchurch

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    Kaikoura

    Start your day with hotel pickup in Christchurch and choose between two full day experiences. Head to Kaikōura for a marine adventure with options like whale watching or guided kayaking with seals, dolphins, and seabirds along the dramatic coastal scenery. Or visit Akaroa, a French inspired seaside village, enjoy a nature cruise to see Hector’s dolphins, and visit a charming alpaca farm. Return to Christchurch in the evening for hotel drop off.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 9 : Sample Itinerary for Day 9: Christchurch – TranzAlpine Train – Arthur’s Pass – Castle Hill – Lake Tekapo – Stargazing

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    Arthur's Pass National Park

    Start your day in Christchurch with the scenic TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Arthur’s Pass, enjoying breathtaking views of mountains, rivers, and gorges. On arrival, explore highlights including the Otira Viaduct Lookout, short walks in Arthur’s Pass National Park, and the striking limestone formations at Castle Hill. Continue through scenic stops like Lake Lyndon before arriving at Lake Tekapo. In the evening, check in and experience world class stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 10 : Sample Itinerary for Day 10: Lake Tekapo – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook – Helicopter Ride – Lindis Pass – Queenstown

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    Aoraki/Mt. Cook

    Start your day in Lake Tekapo with a visit to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd and a short lakeside walk. Continue to the stunning Lake Pukaki with breathtaking views of Aoraki / Mount Cook. On arrival at Mount Cook, explore highlights like the Hooker Valley Track or Tasman Glacier viewpoints, and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps. Travel onward through the dramatic Lindis Pass before arriving in Queenstown for hotel check-in and evening at leisure.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 11 : Sample Itinerary for Day 11: Full Day Queenstown Explore

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    Queenstown

    Start your day in Queenstown with a relaxed visit to Queenstown Gardens and a stroll through the lakeside town center along Lake Wakatipu. Feel the adrenaline with a high speed jet boat ride on the Shotover River or Kawarau River, followed by a scenic ride on the Skyline Gondola. At the top, enjoy panoramic views, luge rides, and a stunning sunset over the Southern Alps. Return to your hotel to relax and recharge for the next adventure.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 12 : Sample Itinerary for Day 12: Queenstown – Milford Sound Cruise or Doubtful Sound Cruise- Te Anau

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    Start your day with pickup from Queenstown and choose a full day journey to either Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park. Milford Sound offers a scenic drive, short walks, and a breathtaking cruise past waterfalls and towering cliffs. Doubtful Sound includes a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a coach journey over Wilmot Pass, and a peaceful exploration of a remote, untouched fiord. End the day in Te Anau with hotel check-in and relaxation.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 13 : Sample Itinerary for Day 13: Te Anau – Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Bill Richardson Transport World - Invercargill or Bluff

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    Invercargill

    Start your day in Te Anau with a guided visit to the magical Te Anau Glowworm Caves, where thousands of glowworms illuminate the underground caves like a starry sky. After the tour, travel south through changing Southland landscapes to Invercargill and visit the unique Bill Richardson Transport World, home to an impressive collection of classic vehicles and transport exhibits. Continue to Bluff, New Zealand’s southernmost town, for Stirling Point views and optional seasonal Bluff oysters, before overnight stay in Bluff or Invercargill.

    9 hours

Accommodation: 4 to 5-star property with breakfast based on availability & season.

Day 14 : Sample Itinerary for Day 14: Invercargill – Scenic Flight – Stewart Island Explore– Scenic Ferry – Bluff – Queenstown

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    Stewart Island

    Check out from your accommodation and transfer to Invercargill Airport for a scenic flight to Stewart Island, enjoying breathtaking aerial views over southern coastlines and Foveaux Strait. On arrival, begin with a short cruise through Paterson Inlet, followed by a guided walk on predator free Ulva Island, a sanctuary rich in native birdlife and untouched forest. Your guide will help you spot species such as the South Island robin, saddleback, and tūī, with a chance (though not guaranteed) of seeing a wild kiwi. Later, return to Oban and take a scenic ferry journey back to Bluff, crossing Foveaux Strait and enjoying open ocean views and seabird sightings. From Bluff, continue your drive back to Queenstown for evening drop off, completing an unforgettable adventure.

    9 hours

Meeting and Pickup

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
  • Following your booking, the operator will get in touch to understand your preferences and provide route and optional activity options based on your interests, booked number of days, and preferred ending city
  • Tour planning will ensure a balanced blend of travel, exploration, and relaxation, while incorporating required mandatory legal breaks for the road travel

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.