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Bucket List New Zealand

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Intra-Air Flight: Auckland to Queenstown

$4,309 pp twin share

8 nights

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Bucket list New Zealand Guided Tour

Bucket List New Zealand Guided Tour Map

Departs 10 October 2026 Returns 19 March 2028

Duration8 nights

OperatorCostsaver

StyleTour

HighlightDiscover New Zealand's jaw-dropping scenery and unforgettable experiences, from the Hobbiton Movie Set to Queenstown's world-class wines

Stroll through the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set. Sip world-class wines in Queenstown. Meet fluffy baby kiwis at the National Kiwi Hatchery

Say kia ora to New Zealand, a land where jaw-dropping scenery meets unforgettable experiences. Stroll through the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, sip world-class wines in Queenstown, and meet fluffy baby kiwis at the National Kiwi Hatchery. Feel the thrill of a jet-boat ride on the Shotover River or soak in the majesty of Mt. Cook from above on a scenic flight. The New Zealand tour you've always dreamed of is yours to explore - your way.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

10 October 2026

Returns

19 March 2028

Duration

8 nights

From pp twin share

$4,309 pp

10 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
from $4,309.02 pp twin share *
07 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026
from $4,866.02 pp twin share *
16 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2027
from $4,309.02 pp twin share *
13 Feb 2027 - 21 Feb 2027
from $4,309.02 pp twin share *
13 Mar 2027 - 21 Mar 2027
from $4,740.02 pp twin share *
09 Oct 2027 - 17 Oct 2027
from $4,436 pp twin share *
06 Nov 2027 - 14 Nov 2027
from $4,436 pp twin share *
15 Jan 2028 - 23 Jan 2028
from $4,880 pp twin share *
12 Feb 2028 - 20 Feb 2028
from $4,880 pp twin share *
11 Mar 2028 - 19 Mar 2028
from $4,880 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Arrive Auckland
Kick off your bucket list New Zealand tour in Auckland, the City of Sails. After your arrival team up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group before jumping into adventure with a tour of the city sights. Make your way around the waterfront from central city out to Mission Bay. Have your camera ready for the stop at Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial – it's the place to get stunning shots of Auckland, the North Shore and the Waitemata. Later, join your Travel Director for a tour briefing and welcome drink.
2
Auckland Your Way
A little bit of leisure, a little bit of culture – and a lot of spots to explore today, your way with Choice Experiences like a 90-minute scenic cruise across the Hauraki Gulf on the Auckland Harbour. Or, learn what it takes to make, shape and be an All Black rugby player. You’ll have a blast channeling your inner athlete and testing your rugby skills in our hands-on, interactive zone.
3
Auckland - Rotorua
Set off to Rotorua, with its geothermal wonders and rich Maori culture. Get your bearings before the ultimate New Zealand experience: a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, the leader in kiwi husbandry, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Learn about their work to save New Zealand’s national bird, watch kiwi eggs being incubated and even peek at the adorable newly hatched chicks. Later, another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - visit a Pounamu (Jade) workshop to see skilled artisans at work, and learn about the cultural significance of pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) in Māori tradition. Choice Experiences abound.
4
Rotorua Your Way
Go big on nature wowing at the scenic wonders of the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. You could take a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, stroll around the 12-acre set past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you’ll enjoy Hobbit South-farthing beverage to end your own Middle-earth adventure. Or, relax with the magical two-hour restorative journey spa experience at Wai Ariki Spa. And don't miss your chance to fly through the trees on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Rotorua Canopy Tours. This evening, you may choose to embark on the Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia. Experience a Maori cultural performance before you dig into hangi-inspired cuisine.
5
Rotorua - Queenstown
Travel back to Auckland by coach on your bucket list New Zealand tour for your flight to Queenstown, adventure capital of the world. Wind around the shores of Lake Wakatipu and get your bearings for what’s to come. Perhaps choose tonight to use your included voucher at cult eatery Fergburger, famous for its mouthwatering gourmet burgers. Internal flight included Auckland-Queenstown.
6
Queenstown Your Way
Thrill-seekers, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts are all in for a treat: today and tomorrow are all about taking in Queenstown and its world-famous adventures how you choose. Movie buffs can get the best of both worlds on a scenic tour of Glenorchy to discover iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations. Wine-lovers can join a Boutique Wine Tour of Queenstown, sampling Central Otago’s signature Pinot Noir and more at four vineyards. After a day of activity, choose to sit back and relax on an evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard a high-speed catamaran to Walter Peak Station, where you’ll sit down to a mouth-watering BBQ dinner and farm show at the Colonel's Homestead.
7
Queenstown Your Way
The roll-call of activities you can sign up for is near endless. Tick a must-see South Island icon off your bucket list and join the day trip to the Fiordland National Park, cruising through the show-stopping Milford Sound. Make the most of the region’s great outdoors visiting the Kiwi Park wildlife sanctuary of over 20 species of native New Zealand wildlife. Adrenaline junkies will have their pick of the bunch, with jet-boat tours on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers, experiencing the famous 360 degree “Shotover Jet Turn”. Unwind grabbing a bite and raising a glass to another incredible day.
8
Queenstown - Tekapo
Set your course to the Mackenzie region with a stop in Cromwell to taste stone fruit at a stall belonging to a local orchard. Get your cameras ready for views across the waters of Lake Tekapo framed by rugged hills and snow-capped mountains. In Tekapo, see the Church of the Good Shepherd and the bronze statue of a collie dog, the touching tribute to the sheepdogs which helped develop the Mackenzie Country. Later, take your pick of ways to explore to take in the stunning region. See Mount Cook National Park from the air soaring over New Zealand's highest peak and on to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Tonight, choose to view Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve viewing amazing constellations that can only be seen in the southern hemisphere, including the Southern Cross, with a local astronomy guide.
9
Tekapo - Christchurch
Get an early start to watch the sun rise over the lake or sleep in before heading north to Christchurch via Ashburton. In Christchurch, bid farewell to New Zealand.