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✨Highligths: Auckland - Rotorua - Waitomo - Wellington - Christchurch - Queenstown
✨Hotels Featured:
✅The Quadrant Hotel & Suites 4*
✅Jet Park Hotel Rotorua 4*
✅Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge 3*
✅Plateau Lodge 3*
✅James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 4*
✅Chateau on the Park - Christchurch 4*
✅Double Tree by Hilton Queenstown 4*
Itinerary:
✅Tue 07 May 24: Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport
Flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport
✅Wed 08 May 24: Auckland Intl Airport
Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport
✅Thu 09 May 24: Auckland
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at The Quadrant Hotel & Suites for 2 Nights
✅Fri 10 May 24: Auckland City Revealed
A Bush and Beach vehicle will pick you up from your inner city accommodation to commence an Auckland City Revealed tour. Auckland is set on 53 dormant volcanic cones and between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata and the brooding Manukau. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand's largest and busiest city. The morning tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play. Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland's central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. Stroll on one of our beautiful white sand beaches where there is time for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport. Then travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere. Tour concludes at approximately 12.00pm, at which time accommodation drop offs will commence.
Inclusions:
English commentary.
Central pick-up and Drop off.
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking Shoes.
Suitable outdoor clothing.
Camera.
Duration: 3 hours.
Minimum Passengers: 1.
Maximum Passengers: Valid for 01 Apr 24-31 Mar 25: 17.
Departure Days:
Daily except 25 Dec.
Departure Time: 09:00am.
Departure Point: City accommodation.
Pickup: 08:30am-09:00am Inner city Auckland accommodation.
Dropoff: 12:00pm Inner city Auckland accommodation.
Meals: - Not Included.
✅Sat 11 May 24: Rotorua
Compact - SUV -Automatic - A/C
CFAR
KIA Stonic Or Similar
5 Passengers/3 Cases
Pick Up Auckland City/Drop Off Wellington Airport
Inclusions
Unlimited mileage
Collision Damage Waiver (with Excess)
Theft Protection Waiver (with Excess)
Third Party Liability Insurance
Local Sales Tax/es
Airport Surcharges/Fees
Premium Location Surcharge
The Damage Liability Fee (DLF) is dependant on the car group:
The Insurance excess is 4500 NZD
The Deposit amount is 200 NZD
Clients may be required to leave a credit card for security and to cover fuel and optional extras.
Stay at Jet Park Hotel Rotorua for 2 Nights
✅Sun 12 May 24: Te Pa Tu Evening Cultural Experience
New Zealand's Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, TE PA TU .Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pa (village) -blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheater. Te Pa Tu shares Maori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Maori lunar calendar.
- 4 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hakari (feasting)
- Forest canapes
- Chef choice aperitif
- Return transport from central Rotorua.
What To Bring:
- Warm jacket or clothing.
- Sensible footwear.
- Camera.
Departure Time: Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: 05:35pm.
Departure Point: Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: Te Pa Tu Gathering
Place - 1220 Hinemaru St, Rotorua.
Pickup: Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: Main central Hotels.
Dropoff: Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: Main central Hotels.
Meals: Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- Three course Maori-fusion feast.
Not Included: Beverages.
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Coach 8:00 AM
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle Earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before making your way back to Rotorua. Construction on the Hobbiton Movie Set: A major and very exciting development project is underway at Hobbiton Movie Set until December 2023
What's Included
Inclusions:
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Live commentary on board
Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Itinerary: This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before making your way back to Rotorua.
✅Mon 13 May 24: Waitomo
Stay at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge for 1 Night
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Join your Waitomo Caves tour guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 39 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves Village to commence a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guided tour will take you through over 250 metres of stunning underground scenery commencing with the impressive Cathedral. Your tour begins at the upper entrance of the cave and proceeds along a low narrow passage to the Tomo, a deep limestone shaft. Other magnificent cave formations include the Banquet Chamber, the Pipe Organ and the Catacombs. The highlight of your tour is an unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto. As your eyes adjust to the dark, the walls and roof sparkle with the lights of glowworm larvae. Glide silently through the starry wonderland of the glowworm grotto, your way lit by a myriad of tiny glowworm lights glittering, and reflecting off the water. Your experienced tour guide will deliver a highly informative commentary about the formations and the history of the area. The cave is easily accessible to those with reasonable mobility, with good handrails and paths. Tour concludes approximately 45 minutes after commencement, back at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre.
Departure Days: Daily.
Departure Time: - Every half hour from 9:00am to 5:30pm
(01 Nov-31 Mar), 9:00m to 5:00pm (01 Apr - 31Oct).
Additional tour at 8:00pm (26 Dec-28 Feb).
Every half hour from 9:00am to 4:00pm (25 Dec)
Departure Point: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road.
Pickup: n/a
Dropoff: n/a
Meals: Not included.
✅Tue 14 May 24: Tongariro
Stay at Plateau Lodge for 2 Nights
✅Thu 16 May 24: Wellington
Stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor for 2 nights
✅Fri 17 May 24: Lord of the Rings Full Day Tour
A Capital Personalised tours car will pick you up at 09.30am and head to the hills. After admiring the view form the top of Mt Victoria, head into the 'Outer Shire' for the first stop at the Hobbits Hideaway. Then its on to the Weta Cave in Miramar where you will visit the museum, before going behind the scenes for the Weta Experience. See film props and weaponry, with the artists themselves describing how the artefacts were created, followed by an insight into the world of miniatures and modelmaking. Lunch locally then head north into the Hutt Valley following the 'River Anduin' and taking in the sights of 'Helms Deep'. before stopping at the 'Gardens of Isengard. The final destination is 'Rivendell and the Legolas tree' before returning to Wellywood at 04:30pm.
Duration: 7 hours
Minimum Passengers: 2
Maximum Passengers: 22
Departure Days:
Daily except 25DEC.
Departure Time: 09:30am
Departure Point: Wellington Hotels, Railyway Station and Port.
Pickup: Wellington Hotels, Railyway Station and Port.
Dropoff: Wellington Hotels, Railyway Station and Port.
Meals: Lunch with refreshments
✅Sat 18 May 24: Christchurch
Flights from Wellington Intl Airport to Christchurch Intl Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at Chateau on the Park - Christchurch for 2 Nights
✅Sun 19 May 24: Lord of the Rings High Country Station
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour on Sun, 19 May 2024
Pickup included 8:30 AM
As you journey from Christchurch, courtesy of Maossie Tour's extremely comfortable 4x6WD luxury bus, on your way to your destination - a fully-fledged working sheep station in New Zealand's high-country - take in the breath-taking scenery of the Southern Alps including sites from "Lord of the Rings" Middle Earth. Braided rivers, green pastures, forests, deer, horses, sheep, hidden tracks, and absolutely remarkable mountain scenery. Fully inclusive price includes pick up from major Christchurch city hotels, scrumptious special lunch, morning and afternoon tea, luxury coach travel including onboard WIFI and USB - and a lively, entertaining and highly knowledgeable tour guide who can relate all the history, myths and legends! As an option, be transported back in time enjoying enjoy a truly unique experience: a nostalgic but comfortable wagon ride pulled by some gentle giants - a team of Clydesdale horses - into the spectacular Aotearoa back-country highlands.
What's Included
Inclusions:
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch
Morning & Afternoon tea, coffee, snack
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel drop-off and pick up (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Mt Sunday Summit
Entry/Admission - Mt Potts Lodge
Entry/Admission - Edoras (Lord of the Rings)
Entry/Admission - Erewhon Station
Entry/Admission - Maossie Tours
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Clydesdale Horse Wagon ride (optional extra)
Departure & Return
Departure Point: Canterbury Museum (Christchurch), Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pickup from any centrally located Christchurch hotel / motel. After hotel pick-ups, the distinctive Maossie Tours bus (black Mercedes) will parked and waiting alongside Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave Central Christchurch, near the corner of Worcester Blvd. until the scheduled departure time.
Duration: 9 hours
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
Itinerary: This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maossie Tours, Rolleston Avenue near intersection of Worcester Blvd, Christchurch 8013 New Zealand This is the pick up location for those not be picked up from their Christchurch hotel. Luxury Coach travel with complimentary WiFi, USB Charging, tour guide and all refreshments. Braided rivers, green pastures, forests, deer, horses, sheep, hidden tracks, and absolutely remarkable mountain scenery - there's something different and amazing behind every turn! Your total journey time will be about 7-8 hours and your tour is fully inclusive with Maossie providing a scrumptious lunch, morning and afternoon teas, and an unbelievable tour guide!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rakaia Gorge Walkway, Rakaia Gorge Road State Highway 72
Inland Scenic Route, Rakaia New Zealand
Rakaia Gorge - lookout and scenery exposition
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Mt Hutt Ski Area, Methven New Zealand Southern Alps scenery
Stop At: Mt Potts Lodge, 2131 Hakatere Potts Road, Ashburton Lakes 7771, New Zealand
Enjoy a special lunch in a warm and friendly atmosphere - and get ready for the next adventure on this tour!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Edoras (Lord of the Rings), Hakatere Potts Road, Ashburton Lakes 7771, New Zealand
Mount Sunday: Edoras, home of the mythical capital city of the Rohan people in Lord of the Rings. For those not undertaking the Clydesdale Horses Wagon ride, more time can be spent here exploring the the area
✅Mon 20 May 24: Queenstown
Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Flights from Christchurch Intl Airport to Queenstown Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown for 3 Nights
✅Tue 21 May 24: Lord of Rings Full-Day Tour
Lord of Rings Full-Day Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD his tour brings you to the site of the signature scenes that were shot in the Queenstown Lakes region. This tour covers a lot of ground to show you the beautiful and varied sights of the area.
For film enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventurers alike, this really is the complete, exploring the rugged and beautiful Queenstown Lakes Region used by many filmmakers. For the morning, explore the beauty of the Head of Lake Wakatipu and the lush Paradise Forests. Bring the films to life with our authentic replica props, dress up for some photos, or simply enjoy the serenity. You will return to Queenstown for lunch at a local caf before the afternoon tour begins. You will then set out to enjoy the sights around The Queenstown area. Explore more stunning filming locations, adventure off- road with river crossings in the Arrow, and venture down a historic and exciting mining road. You will see a spectacular panoramic view over the area before being returned to your hotel to end the day.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Lunch - Lunch at a local cafe
Coffee and/or Tea - coffee, tea, hot chocolate, biscuits, and cakes
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Departure & Return
Departure Point:
37 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from town centre or Queenstown accommodation.
Duration: 9 hours
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
✅Thu 23 May 24: Departure
Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Price:
Deposit: £500pp
✅X58238 Heathrow from £3739pp
✅X58359/63 Edinburgh or Manchester from £4246pp
How to Book:
Call 0208 585 4020
Email: holidays@travelpack.com
Terms and conditions:
✅Based on 2 adults sharing, Subject to availability
Offer Includes
- Return Economy & Domestic Flights with Baggage
- Private Arrival Transfer in Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in a Deluxe Studio at 4* The Quadrant, Auckland on Room Only Basis
- Auckland Half Day City Tour
- Pick Up SUV Car in Auckland City - No One Way Fee
- 2 Nights stay in a Studio at 4* Jet Park Hotel on Room Only Basis
- Te Pa Tu / Te Pa Tu Evening Cultural Experience (Maori Cultural Evening)
- Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch
- 1 Night in a Standard Room at 3* Waitomo Caves Hotel with Continental Breakfast
- Waitomo Caves Admission (Glowworms) - Independently Visit Trollshaw Forest
- 2 Nights in a Standard Room at 3* Plateau Lodge (Tongariro National Pk) on Room Only Basis
- Independently Visit Tawhai Falls / Gollum's Fishing Pool & Tukino ski field/Secret Entrance to Erebor at Mount Ruapehu
- 2 Nights in a Terrace Room at 4* James Cook Hotel, Wellington on Room Only Basis
- Full Day Tour with Filming Locations, Weta Museum plus a behind - the - scenes experience
- Independently visit the Jewller Jens Hansens Shop and visit the World Most Famous Ring Maker
- Private Arrival Transfer in Christchurch
- 2 Nights stay at 4* Chateau at the Park in a Standard Room on Room Only Basis
- Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour (includes sites from Edoras, the 'Rohan' or horse people's mythical capital city)
- Private Departure Transfer to Christchurch Airport
- Private Arrival Transfer in Queenstown
- 2 Nights stay at 4* Doubletree by Hilton in a Standard Room on Room Only Basis
- Lord of Rings Full-Day Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary