Embark on a scenic self-drive adventure across New Zealand’s North and South Islands with this 11-day itinerary, covering iconic destinations like Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Franz Josef, and Christchurch. Stay in premium 3- and 4-star accommodations, enjoy the freedom of a rental car, and explore natural wonders including glowworm caves, geothermal spas, glaciers, and the legendary Hobbiton set. From city tours to adrenaline-packed experiences, this itinerary is the perfect mix of leisure, culture, and thrill.
Highlights
- Self-Drive Freedom: Travel at your own pace with a self-drive car across both islands.
- Auckland City Tour: Visit Sky Tower, Queen Street, Mount Victoria & Devonport.
- Hobbiton Movie Set: Step into Middle Earth at Matamata’s famous film location.
- Rotorua Delights: Experience the Polynesian Spa & Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Queenstown Adventures: Jet boating, skydiving (optional), & Milford Sound Cruise.
- Franz Josef Glacier: Helicopter ride with snow landing for stunning alpine views.
- Scenic Drives: Travel through breathtaking landscapes including the Southern Alps.
- Christchurch: Explore the vibrant city and its charm at your own pace.
- Comfortable Stays: Handpicked 3–4 star hotels with breakfast included.
- Visa & Insurance: Visa fee, assistance, and travel insurance included.
Itinerary
Upon Arrival Auckland Airport , Pick up your self driven car and proceed to hotel
Check in at Auckland hotel ( Standard check in timings 01: 00 pm afternoon)
Evening – Visit Sky tower Auckland ( Admissions included transfers through self drive car )
Dinner at Restaurant at your own
Overnight stay in Auckland Hotel
Explore Auckland on a tour designed to reveal the city's highlights and history. Benefit
from the insights of your experience in your self drive car.
travel up Queen Street through Auckland’s central business district, past Auckland
University, and through the inner city park 'The Domain'. Auckland is set on over fifty
dormant volcanic cones and between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata and the
brooding Manukau. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, known for its
historic buildings, before heading over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore. Here you can
stroll on a beautiful beach with views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto Island
and where there is time for a coffee.
After a short drive through historic Devonport, continue up to the summit of Mount Victoria
for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport. Mount Victoria is
Devonport's very own dormant volcano. Then, travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view
Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
Morning – After breakfast , Checkout of your Auckland Hotel, Drive to Rotorua
On the way to Rotorua Visit Hobbiton Movie sets ar Matamata ( Admissions included )
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to
Matamata Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque
farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle Earth. Your guide will
show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other
structures from the movies. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an
authentic Hobbit Hole interior on Bagshot Row.
Evening Polynesian Spa in Rotorua
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Discover beautiful views over Lake Rotorua from the 40°C Rachel Spring hot pool
Relax and unwind in a world-leading, natural mineral bathing and luxury spa retreat
Take advantage of a reflexology walk to stimulate pressure points in your feet and soothe the
Body
Enjoy spacious changing rooms and showers with private cubicles
Restore your energy and replenish your body, mind, and soul
Overnight stay at Rotorua Hotel
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are highly placed in the New Zealand vacation wish list.
Thousands of tiny glowworms radiate their unmistakable luminescent light from the roof
of the Waitomo Caves. You will travel through Rural New Zealand from Rotorua to the
Waitomo Caves (approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes) Upon arrival, you will join a guided
tour of the caves, conducted by a local guide – the highlight of which is the boat ride along
the Waitomo River where you have the opportunity to see the myriad of glow worm lights
that make up the Glowworm Grotto. Travel in the afternoon from Rotorua. The tour departs
at 1:45pm. After your tour, you will travel back to Rotorua
Morning – After Early breakfast Drive to Auckland Airport , Drop rental car at Airport
Fly to Queenstown
Overnight stay at Queenstown Hotel
Travel from Queenstown to the much-loved UNESCO-listed Milford Sound. Enjoy live
commentary along the way, and many scenic stops to take photos and admire the views. At
Milford Sound, you won’t have to worry about waiting in lines as entrance tickets are
included. Cruise on the sound and see stunning views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak. Refuel
with a tasty picnic lunch in a scenic location. Includes handy transfers from Queenstown
hotels Avoid the risk of self-driving on windy mountainous roads Includes lunch, snacks,
bottled water, and cruise tickets
Overnight stay at Queenstown Hotel
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Description:Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!
The Tour:Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!
Inclusions: Jet boat ride|
Exclusions: Food and drinks|Hotel pickup and drop-off|Souvenir photos (available to purchase)|
Sky dive in Queenstown
( Sky dive optional cost not included )
Overnight stay at Queenstown Hotel
Morning – After Early breakfast Drive to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers ( Hill area Drive )
Franz Josef and Fox Glacier tour in your self drive car
Overnight stay at Franz Josef Hotel
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Snow Landing
Description:Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days.
On our Glacier Explorer flight you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and then into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 25 minutes.
Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.
Morning – After breakfast , checkout of your hotel drive to Christchurch , Scenic drive from
Franz Josef
Check in at Christchurch hotel.
Christchurch city tour with self drive car
Overnight stay at Christchurch Hotel.
Departure ( Drive to Christchurch airport )
Drop rental car at Airport
Fly to India
Includes/Excludes
Inclusion
- Meal plan : Breakfast
- VISA : fees included and assistance also
- Government Taxes/VAT/ Service Charges
- Travel Insurance
- Site-seeing ( All mentioned site seeing are included in Itinerary )
- All transfers included ( By self drive car )
- Self drive car on both islands ( Toyota Corolla with basic insurance )
- 24*7 Assistance during trip
Exclusion
- Meal plan : Lunch, Breakfast in Franz Josef
- Meal plan : Dinner
- Airfare ( International )
- City taxes on hotels in New Zealand ( to be paid in cash in New Zealand while check in )n
- Others : Other Exclusions
- (5% TCS will be reedemable while filing Tax as per Indian Government)
FAQs
Internal ferries, buses & trains we don’t Guarantee any kind of seat preference & bookings will be done in 2nd class category,
we don’t confirm window or aisle seat and there is no option to select same as well. If you want upgrade to 1st class then kindly let us know before initial payment, we will confirm the fare difference accordingly.
For Visa – It is travellers’ responsibility to provide the required documents required by the Embassy / High Commission for visa application including a valid passport.
Grant of the visa is at the sole discretion of the respective embassy / high commission. Agency have no role in grant of any visa.
We only facilitate the visa Documentation on a best effort basis, as per the requirements. Any history of Visa Refusal / Rejection must be informed to agency & its visa team.
Mentioned Hotels in Itinerary will be Provided ,due unavailability of rooms similar category hotels will be provided
Holiday package consist two parts – Transportation & Land Package Transportation includes
– Air tickets
For air tickets cancellation as per airline policy – same can be checked with airline as well
Land Package Cancellation charges – Which includes hotels, transfers, sightseeing ,trains, buses
& ferries.
From bookings Date till 15 days prior to departure – 30 % of Package Cost
7 Days prior to departure – 50% of Package Cost.
2 to 7 Days prior to departure- 75 % of Package Cost
Less than 24 hrs to 3 Days prior to departure- 100% of Package Cost

