Day 1 Shanghai → Auckland
All day
Tourists are requested to arrive at the International Departure Hall of Terminal 2 of Shanghai Pudong International Airport 3.5 hours in advance to assemble and depart for Auckland, the world's "City of Sails", New Zealand's North Island.
New Zealand is a natural oxygen bar, its air filled with the fragrance of flowers, plants, and earth. It's also known as "the last pure land on earth," boasting rivers, mountains, grasslands, forests, wetlands, and even scattered cattle and sheep grazing. Only in New Zealand can you truly experience this pristine feeling of "returning to nature."
Day 2 Auckland → Christchurch → Tekapo
·morning
After arriving in Auckland, transfer to a domestic flight to Christchurch in the South Island.
·afternoon
In the afternoon, we will visit Lake Tekapo.
From the windows of the famous shepherd's church and the altar with the border dog statue, you can see a spectacular view of mountains, snow-capped peaks, the sky, and countless beautiful scenery.
·night
In the evening, stay in a small town near Tekapo. A special arrangement will be made for a naked-eye tour of the Southern Cross in the Starry Sky Reserve. Gaze up at the stars, admire the Milky Way, and admire the stars. (Due to the late hour, participation is voluntary; this activity is free and will not be refunded if canceled due to weather conditions.)
Day 3 Twizel → Mount Cook National Park → Lake Pukaki → Wanaka → Queenstown
·morning
Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Mount Cook National Park. Tourists can hike along the boardwalk, gazing at the majestic mountains and glaciers. Admire the snow-capped peaks of Chuanyun Peak and the radiating glaciers of various sizes. Nearby, you'll find the magnificent views of Mount Cook and the Müller Glacier, offering breathtaking views of the mountains and glaciers.
Special Offer: [Mount Cook Scenic Helicopter Flight] --- Duration: 25 minutes --- [Alpine/Snow Landing]. The aircraft will fly close to a steep ridge, and the pilot will perform a rapid climb. This fun and thrilling maneuver will get your heart racing. Once you recover and gaze down, you'll be captivated by the magnificent view of Mount Cook and the surrounding peaks. After landing high in the mountains, tourists will exit the helicopter and have time to explore and take photos in the mountains and snow. (No age limit. If cancelled due to weather conditions, a refund of RMB 900 per adult and RMB 700 per child will be issued.)
If you have enough time, you can move around freely in Mount Cook and spend more time on the scenery.
·afternoon
After lunch, we head south to Queenstown.
Following Scenic Highway 8 to Lindis Pass at an elevation of 971 meters, Lake Pukaki's azure waters are awash in a dreamy hue. Known as the "Turkish Blue Lake," it's a glacial lake formed by the accumulation of moraine left behind by glaciers. Its source is the Tasman River, formed by the melting of several glaciers, including the Tasman River. Powdered impurities carried by the glaciers give the lake a dreamy blue-green hue, resembling rich milk. Surrounded by perpetually snow-capped mountains, the lake creates a Shangri-La-like wonderland, a captivating filming location for the Lord of the Rings films.
Afterwards, we will drive to Lake Wanaka, the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. Surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka is a hidden paradise where tourists can immerse themselves in the secluded world.
Arriving in Queenstown and visiting Lake Wakatipu, you can see couples whispering, friends talking, and loners thinking everywhere along the way. Every picture is a story. Perhaps in this pure land you can feel the true meaning of travel.
·night
Enjoy dinner and check into the hotel to rest.
Day 4 Queenstown (free day, no car provided, tour guide service)
All day
Enjoy a relaxing morning sleep-in today, without any morning wakeups. After breakfast, take a leisurely stroll through the streets of Queenstown, filled with boutiques and art galleries. Alternatively, stroll along the tree-lined paths to Queenstown Gardens, where you can overlook the wharf across the river, perfect for capturing stunning photos of Queenstown.
You can sign up for the following recommended activities locally:
Recommendation 1: Skydiving.
Queenstown, known as the "Adventure Capital of the World," is the birthplace of tandem skydiving in New Zealand and the perfect place to fulfill your skydiving dreams! Our drop zone is located at the foot of the famous Remarkables mountain range, surrounded by sheep farms and offering stunning scenery.
Recommendation 2: TSS Steamboat + Walter Alpine Ranch (half-day tour, including lunch)
for a leisurely cruise on beautiful Lake Wakatipu. The Onslow Steamboat, built in 1912 and originally used for cargo transport, is now used as a sightseeing boat. This steamboat is one of the few coal-fired passenger ships in the Southern Hemisphere. Its unique feature is the century-old engine room, where passengers can overlook the operations from the first floor and feel the steam.
Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Here are some recommendations for local internet-famous delicacies:
Recommendation 1: The internet-famous "Bigger Than Your Face" burger
is simply oversized! The biggest feature of this shop's burgers is their massive size, larger than a human face. The buns are filled with beef, chicken, fish, venison, cheese, and vegetables, and they're all double-filled.
Recommendation 2: Palagonia Ice Cream.
Are you a master at finding internet-famous ice cream? Still stuck with the over-the-top Häagen-Dazs? Palagonia, with its rave reviews on Xiaohongshu, is the new darling of the ice cream world! What could be more enjoyable than strolling through Queenstown with an ice cream in hand?
Day 5 Queenstown → Dunedin
·morning
After breakfast, we will head to Dunedin to visit the Spitz Brewery. We will enjoy a two-course lunch at the beer-themed restaurant and bar, and a glass of freshly brewed beer (soft drinks are available if you do not drink alcohol).
After lunch, start Dunedin city tour:
Dunedin Railway Station: It is a huge ancient building. It is magnificent, spectacular and magnificent, with a vast mosaic tile floor and gorgeous stained glass windows.
First Cathedral: The first church in New Zealand, this church is in Gothic style and can be seen from the center of the square.
Baldwin Street: It is the steepest inhabited street in the world, with a total length of 350 meters and a slope of 19 degrees.
University of Otago: New Zealand's oldest university. Its architecture is rich in Scottish influences, and its exterior, inlaid with black-glazed ceramic tiles, exudes an artistic and romantic atmosphere.
·night
In the evening, take a wildlife and penguin tour into a private ecological reserve. After a 1.5-kilometer nature hike, explore the wildlife and have the opportunity to encounter yellow-eyed penguins, seals, sea lions, wild seabirds, etc.
Day 6 Dunedin → Oamaru → Christchurch
·morning
After breakfast at the hotel, we'll depart for Oamaru, admiring the Moeraki Boulders along the way. At low tide, a cluster of over 50 spherical rocks emerges from the water, scattered or clustered, creating a stunning natural spectacle. (Due to tidal patterns, low tide varies, so whether you can see them depends on your actual visit.)
·afternoon
Afterwards, return to Christchurch for sightseeing.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens has 10 affiliated gardens with different styles, with more than 10,000 native or introduced plant species. Most of these affiliated gardens are located in the Avon River basin.
The banks of the Avon River are covered with green grass, planted with poplars, sycamores, weeping willows and other shade trees, with flower beds scattered among them.
Cardboard Church (exterior) Visit the thick cardboard tubes supporting the gorgeous stained glass windows, which replaced the Catholic church destroyed in the earthquake and became an important symbol of the city's post-earthquake recovery.
The popular River Market: Home to 30 food vendors and 40 market stalls, this vast indoor market is packed with stalls selling locally sourced food, wine, and fresh produce. Many food stalls feature live cooking, allowing tourists to observe the preparations and sample the food and wine. Kombucha, hot sauce, vegan cheese, fresh fish, and butchers are all available at this vibrant market.
·night
After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 7 Christchurch → Kaikoura → Christchurch → Auckland
·morning
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kaikoura to take a fixed-wing plane [Kaikoura Whale Watching] (the tour will be carried out in batches according to the number of people. If cancelled due to weather conditions, a refund of RMB 600 will be given).
The wings of the aircraft used for aerial whale watching are relatively high, so every tourist can sit in a window seat and clearly see Kaikoura's marine wildlife and take in the magnificent scenery.
·afternoon
After the whale watching, we will drive back to Christchurch and then take a flight back to the capital Auckland.
Day 8 Auckland → Hobbiton → Rotorua
·morning
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Hobbiton. This is not only the filming location for "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," but it's also an immersive, magical journey! Step onto lush green meadows, bathe in a leisurely stream, and experience a fairytale-like world surrounded by charming cottages. Each igloo holds a unique story and decoration, making you feel like you've stepped back into the film. The tavern where the dwarves gathered in "The Hobbit" is now the Green Dragon Inn.
·afternoon
After lunch, we will drive to Rotorua, the geothermal center of New Zealand. Rotorua is a famous mud volcano and hot spring area in the Southern Hemisphere, and is also the capital of the local Maori people.
Visit the Government Gardens. The land was gifted to the government by Maori in the late 19th century, and the government undertook a major renovation: clearing the bushes and replacing them with traditional garden plants, transforming the land into the beautiful and elegant Rotorua Lakeside Hot Springs.
Hiking in the redwood forest: When you are in the redwood forest, you will see towering trees rising from the ground, one next to the other, surrounding the tourists. Everyone around you seems to be a citizen of Lilliput.
·night
After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 9 Rotorua → Auckland
·morning
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, renowned for its Champagne Pool and Lady Knox Geyser. Centered on the volcanically active Taupo Volcanic Area, this geothermal wonderland offers a 3-kilometer walking trail leading to a variety of fascinating attractions, including the bubbling and photogenic Champagne Pool, thick yet perpetually bubbling mud, mineral-rich hot springs, and Lady Knox Geyser, known for its mysterious, timed eruptions—often lasting up to an hour and spewing water up to 20 meters high.
Visit Agrodome Royal Farm: This farm is New Zealand's largest tourist ranch. Privately owned and managed by two families, you can experience ranch life firsthand and participate in a variety of outdoor activities. You can hand-feed cattle, sheep, deer, and llamas, and visit the kiwifruit orchard. Get up close and personal with the animals, and then board an all-weather, all-terrain vehicle for an hour-long tour of the pristine New Zealand farm.
·afternoon
After lunch, we returned to downtown Auckland and stopped by the Sailing Club to admire the endless "City of Sails" and the endless blue sea. At Westhaven Wharf, thousands of beautiful, unique, and immaculately clean sailboats swayed in the harbor.
·night
After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 10 Auckland → Shanghai
All day
After breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure.
Recommendation 1: [DFS Duty Free Shop]
Queen Street, with its slightly arrogant, slightly worldly air, is a good option. But you'll likely miss out on Auckland's sleek yet stylish charm, a quality that comes primarily from its late 19th- to mid-20th-century architecture: the Edwardian Baroque-style Auckland Dockyard, the 19th-century Greek Revival-style Bank of New Zealand Building, the English Gothic-style St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the British colonial-style Auckland Town Hall. Queen Street is also known as Auckland's most luxurious shopping street. Department stores, high-end souvenir shops, and entertainment venues are all dotted around it.
Recommendation 2: Devonport
Devonport is a must-see destination in Auckland, boasting picturesque scenery and a rich history. From here, you can experience Auckland's charm and scenery, unseen from anywhere else in the city. With countless unique attractions, visitors can plan a half-day or even a full day here. If you're short on time in Auckland and want to escape the hustle and bustle of the world, Devonport is a great choice.
In the evening, according to the gathering time, go to the airport and take the flight back to China.
Day 11 Shanghai
All day
The trip ends after arriving in Shanghai.
