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NT Group - New Zealand 2026

Oct 11 - 23, 2026

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Overview


A journey crafted for fans of Middle-earth and lovers of natural beauty, featuring iconic film locations and stunning landscapes across New Zealand.

Trip Details


Trip Guide

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Double Occupancy or Single?

Just as it says, pricing for the trip package is per person, double occupancy. If you wish to have a room alone as a solo, you need to indicate that and pay the solo supplement.

  • I want to go by myself

    Oct 11, 2026

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    $1,100.00

    This is the solo supplement for someone not sharing a room on this trip.

  • I will be sharing with someone

    Oct 11, 2026

    This is for standard pricing and does not add a fee.

Air Options

Choices! Do you want to fly economy? Upgraded economy? Business? First? Albatross? Here's where you can choose for your INTERNATIONAL flights. Our domestic flights from Rotorua to Wellington, and Wellington to Queenstown, will be in economy. They're shorter flights on smaller aircraft.

  • I will book my own international air

    Oct 11, 2026

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    $500 / person

    This means you will make your own international air arrangements and pay the cost of the various in-tour flights separately. These costs will be added here once they are finalized. Current price is an ESTIMATE.

  • Economy, Please!

    $1,500 / person

    THIS IS AN ESTIMATE.

  • Upgraded Economy

    $3,100 / person

    THIS IS AN ESTIMATE.

  • Business Class

    $7,500 / person

    THIS IS AN ESTIMATE.

Day 1 · Sun, Oct 11


Depart Home

Inflight meals

Day 2 · Mon, Oct 12


Crossing the International Dateline

Lose a day crossing the International Dateline.

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Day 3 · Tue, Oct 13 · Auckland, New Zealand


Arrival in Auckland

Oct 13 12:00AM NZDT

Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! On arrival to Auckland International Airport, meet your coach captain. Transfer to your hotel. * Driver Guide will meet you at Auckland airport and be with you until airport drop off at Rotorua on day 5 AUCKLAND...

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Oct 13 - 15, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM NZDT

Accommodation: 2 nights at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland in a superior King room, including daily breakfast. https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-auckland DISCOVER CITY COMFORT AT HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR AUCKLAND STAY ...

Welcome Dinner

This evening, the group will enjoy a welcome dinner at the SkyCity Auckland – Orbit Restaurant 3-course Set Dinner. https://skycityauckland.co.nz/restaurants/orbit Please see the "Documents" tab for a sample menu

Day 4 · Wed, Oct 14 · Auckland, New Zealand


Full Day Auckland Tour

This morning, after breakfast, the group will be picked up from the hotel for a full-day Auckland tour. Auckland City sightseeing highlights: Harbour Bridge Waterfront Mission Bay Tamaki Drive Savage Point Parnell Rose Park and Village Auckland Do...

Day 5 · Thu, Oct 15 · Rotorua, New Zealand


Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Waitomo

Oct 15 10:00AM NZDT

Oct 15 4:00PM NZDT

Today, after breakfast and check out of the hotel, the group will be picked up and start the way to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves. Continue to Rotorua. Arrive at the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure. ROTORUA - located on a vol...

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set Tours | Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Lunch Combo Check in at Shire's Rest, 501 Buckland Road, 20 minutes before your tour time. Experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region,...

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Guided tour through over 250 metres of stunning underground scenery. Boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto. https://www.waitomo.com/discover/magic/the-history-of-waitomo-glowworm-cave

Distinction Rotorua Hotel

Oct 15 - 17, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM NZDT

Accommodation: 2 nights at the Distinction Rotorua Hotel in a Superior Room including daily breakfast. https://www.distinctionhotelsrotorua.co.nz

Dinner suggestions near our hotel in Rotorua

The following restaurants are all within walking distance of our hotel and offer a variety of cuisines and prices. They are listed based on distance. Bon appetite! 1. Urbano Bistro Cafe & Restaurant Cuisine: Modern NZ/European bistro Address: 289 ...

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Day 6 · Fri, Oct 16 · Rotorua, New Zealand


Rotorua Full Day Sightseeing

City Sightseeing highlights: Lake Rotorua, Redwood Forest, and Government Gardens.

Te Ra - Guided Tour at Te Puia

Discover the wonders of Te Puia on a guided journey through the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley. Learn about Māori traditions and artistry. Te Ra - 90 Minute guided Tour at Te Puia Discover the wonders of Te Puia on a guided journey through the wo...

Mitai Maori Cultural Experience

Mitai Māori Cultural Experience at Mitai – includes Dinner and show An evening in Mitai Māori Village will give you an authentic introduction to Māori culture, leaving you amazed and in awe. Nestled in the lush surroundings of Rotorua, this villag...

Day 7 · Sat, Oct 17 · Wellington, New Zealand


Rotorua to Wellington

Oct 17 10:00AM NZDT

Today, after breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Rotorua Airport. Fly Rotorua to Wellington (flight not included). Meet your coach captain at Wellington Airport and transfer to the hotel. WELLINGTON/TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA - the Capital...

Rotorua to Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Oct 17 - 19, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM AEDT

Accommodation: 2 nights at the James Cook Grand Chancellor in a terrace Room, including daily breakfast. https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/james-cook-hotel-grand-chancellor

Day 8 · Sun, Oct 18 · Wellington, New Zealand


Wellington City Tour

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand Discover New Zealand’s culture through historical accounts and personal stories on a private tour. Weta Workshop Experience Guided experiences showcasing the making of movie effects and props. Zealandia The Karori San...

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Te Papa Highlights - 60-minute tour Discover New Zealand’s culture through historical accounts and personal stories on a private tour. Learn about how New Zealand came to be and what the future holds for this island nation on a privately guided to...

Wētā Workshop Experience

Wellington is home to an entire community of creative Wētā Workshop artisans who’ve brought life to such films as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, and many others. Our guided experienc...

Zealandia by Night Tour

Experience many of the rare and endangered species and see those which only come out at night. See unique species such as wētā, glow worms, and tuatara. There's a good chance your group will see some of the 150 little spotted kiwi who call Zealand...

Day 9 · Mon, Oct 19 · Queenstown, New Zealand


Wellington to Queenstown

Oct 19 9:00AM NZDT

This morning, after breakfast and check out of the hotel, meet with your driver today at the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Queenstown. (flight is not included and will be quoted separately).

Flight to Queenstown

Shotover Jet Boat Ride

Check in for your Shotover Jet excursion at the Shotover Jet base, Arthur's Point, 30 minutes before your scheduled tour departure time. Experience the adrenaline rush as you speed along the Shotover River. From the moment the accelerator hits the...

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Oct 19 - 22, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM NZDT

Accommodation: 3 nights at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront Queenstown in a Superior Room, including daily breakfast. https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/queenstown/copthorne-hotel-and-resort-lakefront-queenstown/

Day 10 · Tue, Oct 20 · Queenstown, New Zealand


Milford Sound Cruise

Full-day Milford Sound cruise tour. Guide is included today from Queenstown hotel for a full day Milford Cruise - Sovereign, including Hot Buffet Lunch. RealNZ - Milford Cruise - Sovereign incl Hot Buffet Lunch Check in 30 minutes before departure...

Day 11 · Wed, Oct 21 · Queenstown, New Zealand


Queenstown Sights & Nomad Safari

Today, after breakfast, the group will be picked up for a short tour in Queenstown and the Safari of the Scenes excursion. No guide included today: the Morning coach is at your disposal to transfer to any points of interest if you wish to skip the...

Day 12 · Thu, Oct 22 · Christchurch, New Zealand


Queenstown to Christchurch

Oct 22 9:00AM NZDT

Oct 22 4:00PM NZDT

This morning, after breakfast and check out of the hotel, we will be picked up and transferred to Christchurch. No guide included today. This will be a very long drive, with a stop for lunch. Take in the scenery as we fly down the highway. Bring b...

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Oct 22 - 23, 2026 · Check in: 4:00PM NZDT

Accommodation: 1 night at the Distinction Christchurch Hotel in a Classic room (King or 2 Queen) including breakfast.

Farewell Dinner at Tramway Restaurant

Enjoy a farewell dinner at the Tramway Restaurant. The fine dining-style menu changes seasonally and includes a welcome drink, starter, entrée, dessert, tea, and coffee. The Tramway Restaurant offers curated seasonal dining combined with evening s...

Day 13 · Fri, Oct 23 · Christchurch, New Zealand


Depart Christchurch

Oct 23 10:00AM NZDT

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Inflight meals

Return flights