Both islands
10 nights Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
Best for First-timers
- Day 1: Auckland
- Days 2-3, Rotorua: Hobbiton or the Waitomo glowworm caves on the way, geothermal parks, a Māori evening
- Days 4-7, Queenstown: Fly south; Milford Sound, Glenorchy, a gondola dinner, one adventure of your choice
- Day 8: Lake Tekapo via Mount Cook
- Day 9: Christchurch
- Day 10: A free day
- Day 11: Depart
South Island road trip
9 nights Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown
Best for Couples and drivers
- Day 1: Christchurch
- Day 2: Lake Tekapo, stargazing at night
- Day 3: Mount Cook: the Hooker Valley walk
- Days 4-5, Wanaka: The lake, an easy hike
- Days 6-9, Queenstown: Milford Sound, Arrowtown, free days
- Day 10: Depart
North Island and Queenstown
8 nights Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown
Best for Families
- Days 1-2, Auckland: The harbour and Waiheke Island
- Days 3-4, Rotorua: Hobbiton, geysers, a farm show
- Days 5-8, Queenstown: Milford Sound, the gondola and luge, a lake cruise
- Day 9: Depart