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About This Tour
An 11-day winter honeymoon from Queenstown's fjords and hot pools through Central Otago's gold-rush villages, Lake Tekapo's stargazing, and Rotorua's geothermal spas, to Auckland via Hobbiton. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — the source route has you pick up a rental car on day 4 and drive yourself between the South Island's towns before flying to Rotorua. Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle throughout instead, from the moment you land in Queenstown.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
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Day 1 — Welcome to Queenstown
Arrive by private transfer and unwind with an included onsen hot-pool session.
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Day 2 — Milford Sound by Air & Sea
Fly over Fiordland National Park and cruise Milford Sound, then ride the Skyline Gondola above Queenstown.
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Day 3 — Wine Tasting Around Queenstown
A guided wine-tasting tour through Central Otago's cellar doors, including the Gibbston Valley wine cave.
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Day 4 — Gold-Rush Villages to Cornish Point
Drive through the historic villages of Clyde, Ophir, Bannockburn, and Cromwell to a glamping stay near Cromwell.
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Day 5 — Hot Springs & Stargazing in Tekapo
Drive via the Clay Cliffs to Lake Tekapo for a private stargazing and hot-pool experience.
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Day 6 — Mount Cook From the Skies
A scenic flight into the Southern Alps for views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier.
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Day 7 — Live Like a Local in Geraldine
Drive to the Kiwi town of Geraldine to explore its vintage-car and gin-distillery scene.
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Day 8 — Redwoods by Night in Rotorua
Fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for a lantern-lit night walk through its redwood forest.
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Day 9 — Floatplane & Hot Springs Spa
A floatplane flight over Mount Tarawera and the Waimangu Valley, then a multi-sensory spa experience at Wai Ariki Hot Springs.
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Day 10 — Journey to Auckland via Hobbiton
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set en route to Auckland, with the afternoon free to explore the city.
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Day 11 — Goodbye, New Zealand!
Transfer to Auckland Airport for your departure flight.
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Departure
The trip ends in Auckland with a transfer to Auckland Airport (AKL) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — your own driver and vehicle throughout, never combined with another group's itinerary.
Yes — the source route has travelers picking up a rental car partway through and driving themselves across the South Island. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead, from the moment you land.
Yes — it's designed for the June–August winter season, with snow-capped scenery, fewer crowds, and hot-pool and stargazing experiences built in.
Yes — it starts on the South Island around Queenstown and the Southern Alps, then flies to the North Island for Rotorua, Hobbiton, and Auckland.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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