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New Zealand Grand Discovery Tour Package

BEST FORSerious road-trippersTRIP PACEGrand & UnhurriedHOTEL CHANGES9 Hotel BasesEXPERIENCECities + Alps + Fiords
15D/14N2Days inAuckland2Days inRotorua2Days inWellington1Night inKaikoura1Night inChristchurch1Night inTekapo

Overview

A 15-day New Zealand grand self-drive tour package from India — one rental car, both islands, Auckland to Christchurch, with the vehicle booked straight onto the Interislander ferry between Wellington and Picton. Rotorua, Kaikoura, Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef Glacier are all on the route, best from October to April when every pass and sailing runs reliably. From ₹2,69,999 per person (twin share, land package — international flights excluded); tell us your dates and the car, ferry and hotels arrive ready to drive.

Key features of this package

14 Nights / 15 Days

The full country, self-driven

4-Star Hotels

9 bases, both islands

Breakfast

At the hotel

Rental Car

Auckland pickup, CHC drop-off

Top Experiences

Ferry crossing + Milford

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Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

Arrival: Land at Auckland International — the rental depot is inside the airport precinct.

Pickup: Automatic SUV handover, about 30 minutes; this vehicle is with you for the next two weeks.

Check-in: City hotel with parking; keep it light after the flight.

Evening: Viaduct Harbour, a short walk from most central hotels.

STAYAuckland
PICKUPAKL depot
DRIVE20 min
Auckland city New Zealand

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Sky Tower: Go up before 11 AM for the clearest harbour views.

Harbour: The Devonport ferry (12 min each way) beats any paid viewpoint for skyline photos.

Optional: Waiheke Island half-day wine trip if the weather cooperates.

STAYAuckland
MEALSBreakfast
STYLECity sights
OPTIONSCustomisable
Hobbiton Movie Set  option at the halfway mark

Check-in: Rotorua by late afternoon; the geothermal air announces the town before you see it.

Breakfast: At the hotel before check-out.

Drive: 230 km through Waikato farmland, approximately 3 hours.

Optional: Hobbiton sits right at the halfway point — the tour barely stretches the day.

STAYRotorua
MEALSBreakfast
DRIVE230 km · approx. 3 hrs
OPTIONHobbiton
Redwoods Treewalk rotorua with family

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Te Puia: Included entry — Pohutu geyser, mud pools and the kiwi house.

Redwoods: A self-paced forest walk; the treewalk lights up beautifully after dark.

Optional: A Polynesian Spa soak before tomorrow's long drive.

STAYRotorua
MEALSBreakfast
HIGHLIGHTTe Puia
OPTIONSCustomisable

Why this route works

Your car crosses with you

The rental books straight onto the Interislander — no swapping vehicles, no losing a day to logistics between islands.

Genuinely one direction

Auckland in, Christchurch out — every day moves you further along the country, never back the way you came.

Easy to personalise

Add Hobbiton, a Kaikoura whale watch, a glacier heli-hike or extra nights before the quote is locked.

Inclusions & exclusions

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  • 14 nights accommodation in selected hotels
  • Daily breakfast where available
  • Airport transfers as per itinerary
  • New Zealand visa fee and VFS charges
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Optional adventure activities not listed

Cancellation, Refund, Date Change & Travel Credit Policy

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Cancel 10+ Days Before Travel — Choose 70% Refund or 100% Travel Credit

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10-Day Window
10+ Calendar Days Before Departure

Option A: 70% Monetary Refund

A 30% cancellation charge applies to the eligible package amount. The remaining 70% is refundable. Approved refunds processed within 45 working days from written approval.
10+ Calendar Days Before Departure

Option B: 100% Atravelq Travel Credit

The standard 30% cancellation charge is waived. 100% of the eligible amount paid is issued as an Atravelq Credit Note for future eligible travel services.
Less Than 10 Calendar Days Before Travel

100% Non-Refundable

No monetary refund will ordinarily be provided. No Atravelq Travel Credit will ordinarily be issued.
After Travel Commences / No-Show

Non-Refundable

No monetary refund or Travel Credit will ordinarily be provided for no-shows, unused services, partially completed holidays or cancellation after travel has commenced.
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Yes. The route is designed with practical arrival cities, balanced sightseeing, and enough free time so first-time travellers do not feel rushed.

₹375,000

₹269,999

/Adult
Land package only
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