6 Days Tour of New Zealand Two Islands

6-Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1: New Zealand – Welcome to the Land of the Kiwis

Early airport pickup, followed by breakfast and departure.

• Visit Hamilton Gardens, a famous garden featuring a variety of themed gardens in the city of Hamilton.

• Visit the Kiwi House and get acquainted with the adorable kiwi bird, one of New Zealand’s national symbols.

• Visit the Glowworm Caves, one of New Zealand’s outstanding natural wonders, featuring beautiful stalactite formations. Enjoy a boat ride through the caves and admire the magical glow of the unique glowworms found only in New Zealand.

Day 2: A Magical Wonderland

• Visit Hobbiton, the home of the Hobbits, and step into the magical world of The Lord of the Rings. In addition to the breathtaking scenery, you will learn how the Hobbit village scenes in The Lord of the Rings films were created.

• Visit Blue Spring, a beautiful natural spring that supplies much of the North Island with exceptionally pure water.

Day 3: Auckland – A Modern City

After exploring the natural landscapes and culture of the Land of the Kiwis, the group will spend a day experiencing New Zealand’s largest city.

• Visit Mount Eden and enjoy panoramic views of the city from above.

• Visit the Winter Gardens, a beautiful garden that can be enjoyed year-round.

• Enjoy lunch in Auckland city centre.

• Transfer to the airport for a flight to the South Island, then rest and explore Christchurch city centre.

Day 4: Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki – Mount Cook

Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are famous attractions on the South Island. Their enchanting turquoise waters resemble precious jade set against the snow-capped mountains of Mount Cook, which rises over 3,200 metres and is covered in snow year-round.

Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook are important filming locations featured in The Lord of the Rings film series and the prequel The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

From November to January, lupins bloom across the fields along the lakeshores, creating a magical, fairy-tale landscape.

Day 5: Queenstown

Queenstown is a picturesque tourist town offering beautiful scenery and a wide range of exciting recreational activities.

Enjoy a gondola ride to the mountaintop for panoramic views.

Take a stroll along Lake Wakatipu.

Day 6: Queenstown – Farewell

Enjoy a cup of tea or hot coffee surrounded by the mountains and the pristine natural beauty of this unspoilt land. Say goodbye with a heart full of fond memories and a touch of nostalgia.

Transfer to the airport and bid farewell with unforgettable memories of New Zealand’s two islands. Although you may not have had the chance to explore all of New Zealand’s beauty, this 6-day journey across both islands still offers plenty of wonderful moments to cherish.

Notes:

+ The standard group tour package usually includes 3 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels or Airbnb properties.

Tour Prices:

Adults: Tour price + adult accommodation and admission ticket package: ($1,500 + $1,500) = $3,000

Children: Tour price + children’s accommodation and admission ticket package: ($1,400 + $1,400) = $2,800

Additional service: $100 for a VIP seat, allowing you to choose a comfortable seat and enjoy a better travel experience. Each vehicle has a maximum of 3 VIP seats.

Vietbooking also offers private tours with 7-, 12-, or 22-seat vehicles to suit families and larger groups.

Price Includes:

• Tour services provided by an experienced driver-guide skilled in photography and video recording.

• Bottled water on the vehicle.

Price Excludes:

• Airfares are not included. Guests may purchase their own flight tickets, or Vietbooking can assist with flight bookings for an additional service fee.

• Visa fees or visa-waiver application fees (for Australian permanent residents) are not included. Vietbooking can assist with visa applications or visa-waiver applications for an additional fee.

• Meals are not included. The driver will take guests to restaurants where they can choose their own meals according to their preferences.

• Driver tips: Guests are welcome to tip the driver as an incentive for the driver-guide to provide attentive service and better photography.

   

Additional Notes:

+ New Zealand allows Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents (PR holders) to travel without a traditional visitor visa. Australian citizens can fly directly to New Zealand.

+ If you hold a Vietnamese passport and Australian permanent residency, you must register online for visa-waiver travel through the following website: https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/

+ If you hold a Vietnamese passport and are not an Australian permanent resident, you must apply for a New Zealand visitor visa. If you currently hold an Australian visa, such as a tourist, student, or work visa, you can include it with your New Zealand visitor visa application. This may strengthen your application and improve your chances of obtaining a visa.

+ All travellers must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration before arriving in New Zealand. Please declare your travel and baggage information here: https://www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz

+ Strictly prohibited items include food, prohibited goods, agricultural products, and items made from wood or animals, such as fur or leather products, as well as shoes contaminated with mud or soil. New Zealand has a unique ecosystem and enforces strict biosecurity regulations to prevent the introduction of diseases, bacteria, and other contaminants through natural products and items.