New Zealand · 8-12 days
NZ Highlights (both islands): Auckland-Rotorua-Queenstown
The itinerary
- Auckland2 nights
- Rotorua2 nights
- Queenstown4 nights
- Milford Sound1 night
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines city breaks, natural landscapes, adventure, history and culture, and road trips across Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, and Milford Sound. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is November to March. April and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights and road transfers or a hire car.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £60 a day at the budget end, around £115 a day mid-range, and £335+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2000 to £2770 per person. The range includes about £50 for New Zealand International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for NZ Highlights (both islands): Auckland-Rotorua-Queenstown?
This itinerary works best over 8 to 12 days across 4 stops: Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, and Milford Sound.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is November to March. April and October are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £60 a day at the budget end, around £115 a day mid-range, and £335+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2000 to £2770 per person. The range includes about £50 for New Zealand International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.