Today’s coach tour takes you through lush farmland, to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, one of New Zealand’s ‘must-see’ destinations. See where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were filmed as your tour guide shares behind-the-scenes tales. You’ll see sights like Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and The Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before continuing on to Rotorua.

Overnight: Rotorua

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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

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Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake Spa

Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers, and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.

You will be transported to Te Puia this afternoon for a guided tour through the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the geothermal valley. Then enjoy a Hangi Dinner overlooking the valley and geyser, followed by a 40-minute cultural performance. The evening culminates with hot chocolate and pudding on the geyser terrace. Overnight: Rotorua

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Te Ra/Te Po Combo (Guided + Evening Experience)

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Rotorua City & Lakes Tour

Depart on your domestic flight to Queenstown. (Airfare is NOT included).

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town. With such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Flight Time Rotorua to Queenstown approx. 3 hours

Overnight: Queenstown

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Gondola Ride + 3 Luge
Original Onsen Exclusive Indoor Pool

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today’s stunning tour takes you past mirror lakes and waterfalls into Milford Sound, carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. On arrival, board your vessel for a cruise of the fiord surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs that plunge into the sea. Feel the refreshing spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces before returning to shore. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your bus return to downtown Queenstown. Lunch is included. Overnight: Queenstown

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Milford Sound Cruise

Today’s tour departs Queenstown through the stunning Kawarau Gorge and the fruit and wine-growing region of Cromwell.  The journey follows beautiful Lake Dunstan and meanders through the dramatic Lindis Pass.   Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district, alongside magnificent turquoise blue lakes, framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps to Mt Cook Village where you have some free time. Leaving Mt Cook it’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed nearby. Make a stop close to the popular Church of the Good Shepherd sitting in solitude on the banks of Lake Tekapo before continuing through the amazing countryside to Christchurch. Overnight: Christchurch

Your itinerary arrangements end today with a transfer to Christchurch Airport for your departure.

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Antarctic Centre