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New Zealand 10-Day Alps to Coast

New Zealand · $3,000–$4,500

Queenstown thrills, Milford Sound, Wanaka hikes, Mount Cook stargazing, then Rotorua culture and Hobbiton on the North Island.

Trip highlights

  • Milford Sound cruise
  • Hooker Valley hike
  • Māori hāngi evening
  • Hobbiton + glowworm caves
  • Auckland harbour sunset

10-day itinerary summary

Queenstown Arrival

  • 10:00

    Lakefront Walk & Fergburger

    Shake off jetlag with lake views

  • 13:00

    Check-in & Rest

    Short downtime before gondola

  • 14:00

    Skyline Gondola & Luge

    Panoramic gondola and luge runs

  • 17:00

    Free Time / Lakefront

    Stroll or brief rest

  • 19:30

    Steamer Wharf Dinner

    Waterfront bites and craft beer

Milford Sound Day Trip

  • 07:00

    Scenic Drive or Coach

    Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel stops

  • 12:00

    Milford Sound Cruise

    Waterfalls and wildlife

  • 19:30

    Queenstown Tapas

    Small plates after long drive

Wanaka & Cardrona

  • 09:00

    Drive to Wanaka via Crown Range

    Scenic alpine pass

  • 12:00

    That Wanaka Tree & Lakefront Lunch

    Relaxed lakeside cafe

  • 15:00

    Rob Roy Track or Bike Ride

    Choose hike or easy bike trail

Aoraki/Mount Cook

  • 09:00

    Drive to Mount Cook via Lindis

    Stop at Lake Pukaki

  • 13:00

    Hooker Valley Track

    Iconic swing bridges hike

  • 19:00

    Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve

    Self-guided or tour under clear skies

Lake Tekapo & Christchurch

  • 09:00

    Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd

    Photo stop and lake stroll

  • 12:30

    Hot Springs Soak

    Relax before drive

  • 18:30

    Christchurch Riverside Dinner

    Casual eats at The Terrace

Fly to North Island

  • 09:00

    Botanic Gardens Walk

    Morning stretch before flight

  • 12:00

    Check-out & Airport Transfer

    Head to CHC

  • 13:00

    Flight to Rotorua

    Hop to geothermal North Island

  • 17:00

    Hotel Check-in & Rest

    Short reset

  • 18:30

    Rotorua Night Market Bites

    Street eats and live music (market days)

Rotorua Geothermal & Māori Culture

  • 09:00

    Wai-O-Tapu or Te Puia

    Geothermal terraces and geysers

  • 13:00

    Lake Rotorua Lunch

    Cafe by the lake

  • 18:30

    Māori Hāngi & Performance

    Cultural evening with feast

Hobbiton & Waitomo

  • 08:30

    Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

    Guided shire experience

  • 11:00

    Cafe Break / Drive Buffer

    Coffee before caves

  • 13:30

    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Boat through glowworm cave

  • 17:00

    Hotel Check-in & Rest

    Reset before dinner

  • 19:00

    Hamilton Riverside Dinner

    Relaxed dinner stop

Auckland City & Coast

  • 09:00

    Drive to Auckland & Brunch

    Cafe culture start

  • 13:00

    Waiheke Island or Devonport

    Ferry to beaches or wine

  • 19:30

    Sky Tower Views & Dinner

    City lights from above

Departure

  • 09:00

    Viaduct Harbour Walk

    Stretch and coffee

  • 10:30

    Checkout & Bag Drop

    Prep for airport

  • 12:00

    Airport Transfer

    Return rental and depart

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