Explore New Zealand: Ultimate 12-Day Itinerary for Adventure Travelers
Is there really a heaven in the world?
If so, it must look like New Zealand, a place to yearn for.
Because its mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, sun, moon, and stars all have their own charm.
The majestic mountains covered with snow stand silently like deities,
possessing an endless allure, and the path leading to them is
full of dazzling colors.
The wheels of time roll by quietly,
and the glaciers are the traces left behind. Encountering a pure white and deep blue,
touching the chill from ancient times, it feels as if one has traveled through thousands of years.
Trip Highlights:
– A single journey covering all famous sites: Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Tekapo;
– 20 minutes of Cook Mountain Glacier helicopter ride!
– Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Gently row a boat inside the cave and enjoy the stunning visual experience of countless glowworms above your head.
– Three major snowy mountain lakes: Lake Tekapo, Lake Wanaka, Lake Wakatipu, take a leisurely stroll by the beautiful snowy mountain lakes;
– Natural landscape appreciation: Moeraki Boulders
– Stroll in Dunedin: One of the best-preserved cities in the Southern Hemisphere with Victorian and Edwardian era architecture.
– Fun animal tour: Oamaru Little Blue Penguin Tour
– Hobbiton: Real filming location of the movie, making you feel like you’ve instantly stepped into the world of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”;
– Agrodome Farm: Feed the animals yourself and get up close and personal with the little creatures.
– Serene towns: Arrowtown, White Stone Town, Timaru Town; wander through hidden mountain towns and listen to the pure sounds of nature.
– Rotorua: Walk through the Redwood Forest, one of the famous locations for “The Lord of the Rings”.
– Free time in Queenstown: You can participate in a variety of colorful activities!
– Free time in Auckland: The largest city in New Zealand, whether you’re shopping or enjoying the food and scenery, it will leave you enchanted!
Five Special Meal Experiences:
– Specialty pizza set meal;
– Traditional British fish and chips;
– Japanese cuisine: Japanese set meal;
– Korean cuisine: Korean hot pot;
– Tasting of salmon from a high-altitude farm
Day 1: Gather in Beijing
Day 2: Beijing – Auckland
Day 3: Auckland – Christchurch
Day 4: Christchurch – Tekapo
Day 5: Tekapo – Wanaka – Queenstown
Day 6: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown – Dunedin – Oamaru
Day 8: Oamaru – Christchurch – Auckland
Day 9: Auckland – Rotorua
Day 10: Rotorua – Auckland
Day 11: Auckland – Beijing
Day 12: Beijing
