Epic New Zealand Adventure 2026
$: 3488 Per Person (Min 2 Pax travelling)
Auckland – Waitomo Cave – Rotorua – Hobbiton – Queenstown – Mt. Cook – Lake Tekapo – Christchurch
Travel Dates:
π February 8 – 16, 2026
π March 1 – 9, 2026
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Minimum: 30 Pax
π° USD 3,488 All-In Per Person Airlines: Cathay Pacific β Jetstar
β Flight Details
ETA
CX 918 MNL – HKG ETD 17:45 ETA 20:25
CX 113Y HKG – AKL ETD 21:35 ETA 13:25 (+1 Day)
ETD
CX 126 CHC – HKG ETD 14:50 ETA 21:30
CX 901 HKG – MNL ETD 09:00 ETA 11:20
β Inclusions
· Roundtrip Economy Airfare via Cathay Pacific (Manila – Auckland / Christchurch – Manila)
· One-way Economy Airfare via JetStar (Auckland – Queenstown)
· 4β Hotel Accommodation (twin sharing basis)
· Daily meals as indicated (B/L/D) with tea or water
· Private coach service throughout the tour
· Professional Kiwi Tour Guide
· Filipino Tour Escort for the group
· All entrance fees as per itinerary
· Daily mineral water (2 bottles per person per day on coach)
β Exclusions
· Airline Taxes: USD 370 (Subject to Change)
· Tips for Driver and Guide: USD 80 per pax
· Travel Insurance Fee
· Airport Porterage
· Optional Tours and Activities not mentioned
· Personal Expenses (laundry, minibar, etc.)
· Passport and Visa Fees
π Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN AUCKLAND
Touch down in Auckland! Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome before embarking on a city tour featuring Harbour Bridge, Auckland Domain, and Mission Bay. After sightseeing, enjoy an Asian buffet lunch, then check in and rest for the night.
Accommodation: Mercury Queen Street Hotel or similar (X/L/D)
Optional upgrade: Buffet dinner at Fortuna Restaurant.
DAY 2 – WAITOMO CAVES – HOBBITON – ROTORUA
After breakfast, journey to Waitomo, Matamata, and Rotorua. Explore the breathtaking Waitomo Glowworm Caves, then visit The Hobbiton Movie Set for an immersive Middle-earth experience. Continue to Rotorua for hotel check-in and overnight stay.
Meal: Picnic lunch
Accommodation: Distinction Rotorua Hotel or similar (B/L/D)
DAY 3 – ROTORUA HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Start with the Agrodome Farm Show for live demonstrations and fun sheep-dog performances. Continue to Te Puia to witness MΔori arts, geothermal wonders, and a captivating Haka Show. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Optional upgrade: 3-course dinner at OGO 360° Restaurant (52nd floor).
Accommodation: Distinction Rotorua Hotel or similar (B/L/D)
DAY 4 – QUEENSTOWN ADVENTURE
β Flight JQ 295 AKL–ZQN ETD 08:15 ETA 10:05 (Jetstar)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Queenstown. Explore Kawarau Gorge, Lake Dunstan, and the historic Arrowtown. Take a scenic gondola ride to Bob’s Peak and enjoy a buffet dinner at Skyline Restaurant overlooking the city.
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront or similar (B/L/D)
DAY 5 – TSS EARNSLAW CRUISE & WALTER PEAK FARM
Begin the day with a cruise on TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a farm demonstration and BBQ lunch. Continue to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park, before returning to Queenstown for dinner.
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront or similar (B/L/D)
DAY 6 – MILFORD SOUND EXCURSION
Embark on a breathtaking drive along Milford Road, one of the most scenic highways in the world. Enjoy a 1-to-4-hour Milford Sound cruise and marvel at the lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls. Return to Queenstown for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Copthorne Lakefront or similar (B/L/D)
DAY 7 – LAKE TEKAPO – MT. COOK – CHRISTCHURCH
Travel from Queenstown to Christchurch, passing Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook. Visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd and admire the scenic Mackenzie Basin. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Quality Hotel Elms or similar (B/L/D)
DAY 8 – DEPARTURE FROM CHRISTCHURCH
After breakfast, transfer to Christchurch Airport for your flight home.
Bid farewell to the natural beauty and laid-back charm of New Zealand—memories that will last a lifetime.
SWEET HOME (B/X/X)