New Zealand: A Journey Through Middle Earth
Depart Queenstown to Depart Queenstown
Tour, Escorted tour
Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Family Friendly, Iconic Landmarks
Highlights:
Included Services:
Excluded Services:
Highlights:
- Feel the haka at the All Blacks Experience, Auckland, New Zealand, pure sporting mana.
- Walk black sands at Piha, then cruise Bay of Islands, New Zealand, spotting dolphins.
- Step inside Middle-earth at Hobbiton, glow-worm boat in Waitomo, and steam through Rotorua’s geothermal parks.
- Trace film locations in Wellington and Edoras, then admire Aoraki Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo.
- Explore Queenstown’s cinematic landscapes and Milford Sound by small-group cruise, finishing your New Zealand odyssey.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights first-class accommodation in Auckland - Full Breakfast
- 3 nights first-class accommodation in Rotorua - Full Breakfast
- 2 nights first-class accommodation in Wellington
- 2 nights first-class accommodation in Picton
- 2 nights first-class accommodation in Christchurch
- 4 nights first-class accommodation in Queenstown
- Guided All Blacks Experience
- Small Group Best Of Both Worlds
- Small Group Bay of Islands Full Day Tour
- Small Group Auckland/Hobbiton/Waitomo Caves/Rotorua Full Day Tour
- Small Group Eco Thermal Park Tour
- Small Group Restoration Journey
- Evening Experience:
- *Summer Harvest Celebration at Te Pa Tu The Gathering Place (October to April)
- *Winter Matakiri at Te Pa Tu The Gathering Place (May to September)
- Small Group Middle Earth Experience Full Day Tour
- Small Group Marlborough Icons Tour from Picton
- Small Group Lord of the Rings Edoras
- Small Group Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook
- Small Group Full Day Lord of the Rings
- Small Group Milford Sound Business Class Experience
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
May 14, 2026 through December 31, 2028
Book by:
December 17, 2028
12:00 AM GMT
ID: 11671201
Itinerary Overview
Day
1
Arrive in Auckland and All Blacks Experience
Day
2
Best of Both Worlds Small Group Tour
Day
3
Bay of Islands Small Group Tour
Day
4
Auckland to Rotorua with Waitomo & Hobbiton Small Group Tour
Day
5
Elite Rotorua Small Group Tour
Day
6
Restoration Journey & Cultural Evening Experience
Day
7
Depart Rotorua for Wellington
Day
8
Middle Earth Experience Full Day Tour
Day
9
Depart Wellington for Picton
Day
10
Marlborough Icons Small Group Tour
Day
11
Picton to Christchurch
Day
12
Lord of the Rings Edoras Small Group Tour
Day
13
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small Group Tour
Day
14
Lord of the Rings Full Day Small Group Tour
Day
15
Milford Sound Small Group Tour
Day
16
Day at leisure in Queenstown
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