Mondumo New Zealand in 14 Days Tour
This tour can be taken on its own or occasionally combined with our Australia in 14 Days tour.
The Mondumo New Zealand in 14 Days tour is designed for curious travelers. Begin in Auckland with a visit to Auckland Museum to set the context, and enjoy a relaxing day on Waiheke Island — Aucklanders’ favourite getaway. Connect with Māori culture through exclusive home visits and the opportunity to craft your own treasured piece of pounamu greenstone (NZ jade). On the South Island, marvel at the jaw-dropping natural beauty of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, with cascading waterfalls and misty peaks. Travel coast-to-coast on the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s a journey into the heart of Aotearoa. Join us for New Zealand in 14 Days!
Experience Highlights
$7,995 to $8,295 USD + Air
Upcoming Tour Dates
2026
► Feb 16 - Mar 1, 2026 (Fully booked — Waitlist open)
► Mar 9-22, 2026
► Mar 31 - Apr 13, 2026 (can combine with Australia: Apr 15-27, 2026)
► Oct 18-31, 2026
► Nov 2-15, 2026
2027
► Feb 15-28, 2027
► Apr 2-15, 2027 (can combine with Australia: Apr 17-30, 2027)
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome!
Overnight: Auckland, North Island
Nau mai ki Aotearoa! Welcome to New Zealand!
We'll gather for our welcome meeting and drinks at our hotel at 4pm. Then out for an orientation walk of downtown Auckland and to dinner, where we'll begin to get to know our fellow tour members.
Day 2 - Auckland
Overnight: Auckland, North Island
Exploring Auckland
We begin today with a walking tour of Auckland, taking a local public bus to Auckland Museum, and enjoy a guided tour of the museum where we'll get an introduction to the history, flora, fauna, and culture of this land. At conclusion of our museum tour, just before lunchtime, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city. Auckland is your oyster! Free for dinner.
Day 3 - Waiheke Island
Overnight: Auckland, North Island
Waiheke - "The Island of Wine"... and Whisky
This morning we'll board the passenger ferry for a 40-minute scenic ferry ride to Waiheke Island. Upon arrival meet our private bus and local driver-guide. Visit Waiheke Whisky distillery and a local winery. Tastings at both, and lunch at one or other. In the afternoon visit a local sculpture garden and spend some time in Oneroa village. Return to Auckland city in late afternoon or early evening. Free for dinner.
Day 4 - Hobbiton
Overnight: Rotorua, North Island
Hobbiton, Lord of The Rings
Depart Auckland and head south to Matamata. Today we visit Hobbiton; film set for Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy movies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Whether you can quote the movies word-for-word, or you don't even know what a hobbit is, everyone comes away enjoying this insight to the fantasy land of Middle Earth. Lunch at Hobbiton and then onwards to Rotorua, where we sleep for the next 2 nights.
Day 5 - Rotorua
Overnight: Rotorua, North Island
Māori Immersion Day
New Zealand's first people, the Māori, have a strong presence in the geothermal town of Rotorua. We have special connections for more intimate experiences that most tours don’t have access to. Visit Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, Te Puia (Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, geysers, mud pools, kiwi bird house) and an exclusive family homestead. Lunch with a local Māori family. We'll conclude our Māori immersion day with a buffet dinner and Māori cultural performance (including haka). Lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 - Oamaru
Overnight: Oamaru, South Island
Flight to South Island and Little Blue Penguins
A morning flight takes us from Rotorua to Christchurch on the South Island. From Christchurch, we drive south across the Canterbury Plains, with the Southern Alps to the west providing a natural barrier for this region. Arrive into the Victorian heritage town of Ōamaru by around 6:30pm. Dinner together at the hotel, then out to see the world’s smallest penguins, kororā / little blue penguins, in their natural habitat returning from their day’s fishing. Learn about the birds life cycles and conservation efforts from the colony guides. We watch from an outdoor seated area. No photography allowed here for the wellbeing of the penguins.
Day 7 - Gold Mining Legacy and NZ Wine
Overnight: Queenstown, South Island
Central Otago – Wine and Kiwi Hospitality
Begin with a morning heritage walking tour of Ōamaru. Our next stop is at Moeraki, where mysterious large boulders up to 60 million years old line the beach. Then inland to the heart of Central Otago Wine Region. Enjoy kiwi hospitality and lunch at Ophir. Otago is the world’s most southerly wine region, we’ll discover what makes this the ideal place for Pinot Noir at a local winery. Tasting included. Arrive into Queenstown in the early evening.
Day 8 - Milford Sound
Overnight: Queenstown, South Island
Fiordland and Milford Sound
A long but stunning daytrip today, destination: Milford Sound. We’ll take various stops for short walks in Fiordland National Park. At Milford Sound we embark on a 2 hour nature cruise with on-board commentary. We cruise the full length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea; admiring waterfalls, rainforest, towering peaks and wildlife. Lunch is included on the boat. You can opt to return to Queenstown on a fixed wing plane at own cost (book via Mondumo 3 months ahead). The flight makes the day around 50% shorter and an infinite amount more spectacular, taking in the beauty of Fiordland from the skies above. If not flying the bus retraces the same road back to Queenstown. Free for dinner.
Day 9 - Queenstown
Overnight: Queenstown, South Island
Free Day in Queenstown
Today is a vacation from your vacation! You have the full day at leisure in Queenstown, which boasts the nickname of the Adventure Capital of the World. There are plenty of options available, adventurous and relaxed, from cruising on an old steamboat on Lake Wakatipu, to mountain biking, luge riding, jet boating, or going for a spa/massage.
Today's optional activities at your own cost and booked by you. We can provide suggestions.
Day 10 - Wānaka and West Coast Wonders
Overnight: Franz Josef, South Island
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Leaving Queenstown, we make a short drive to the Wānaka. Stop by Lake Wānaka, then visit with a local artist. Next we skirt the western side of Lake Hawea, stop for lunch, then climb gradually to cross Haast Pass. Stops for short walks along the way, and arrive into Franz Josef township in the early evening, where we’ll dine together.
Day 11 – Franz Josef Glacier Valley and Lake Matheson
Overnight: Franz Josef, South Island
Franz Josef and Surrounds
This morning we'll make a short drive to the Franz Josef Glacier Valley. Hike on a couple of short trails and see the glacier in the far distance (weather permitting). Free time for lunch in town. Later in the afternoon we have a longer guided nature walk around beautiful Lake Matheson, to learn more about New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. Free for dinner.
Day 12 - Scenic Train Ride
Overnight: Christchurch, South Island
Greenstone Experience and TranzAlpine Scenic Train Ride
Travelling up the West Coast this morning we’ll arrive to the town of Hokitika, famous centre for pounamu greenstone (NZ jade) carving. We meet master carvers who will have pre-shaped our stones that we get to polish and take home as our taonga (treasure) from the whenua (land) of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Learn about the importance of pounamu to Māori and its cultural significance today. Free for lunch in Hokitika or Greymouth. At Greymouth board the TranzAlpine Train to Christchurch. One of the world’s great train rides, we travel in comfort through chiseled alpine mountains, crossing deep gorges and alongside ice-fed rivers. Arrive into Christchurch in the evening.
Day 13- Christchurch
Overnight: Christchurch, South Island
The Garden City
This morning we start with a walking tour of Christchurch, which concludes at “Quake City”. This multi-sensory attraction informs, engages and educates visitors about the region’s earthquakes. Your afternoon is free in Christchurch, known as the ‘Garden City’. Options to visit Canterbury Museum, the International Antarctic Centre, go punting on the Avon River, visit Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Tonight we’ll share fond memories of Aotearoa New Zealand and toast new friends at our final dinner together.
Day 14 – Tour Over After Breakfast
No overnight accommodation
Haere Rā, So Long, Farewell
Breakfast is provided, but there are no group activities today. Christchurch Airport is easily reachable by public transport, taxi or Uber from our accommodation. There are various car rental companies located close to our hotel and near the airport if you are extending your South Island road trip. For those flying home, some international flights depart from Christchurch but the majority are out of Auckland Airport; a short hop flight will take you there. The main airlines for this are Air New Zealand and JetStar. Your guide will be on hand to offer any other onward travel advice.
Itinerary specifics subject to change.
All details bound by Mondumo Terms and Conditions.
More Details
Route
Tour starts in Auckland, and ends in Christchurch.
dates & prices
New Zealand in 14 Days
Feb 16 - Mar 1, 2026 (Mo-Su)
- Fully Booked
$7,995 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Mar 9 - 22, 2026 (Mo-Su)
- Guaranteed Departure 
$8,295 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Mar 31 - Apr 13, 2026 (Tu-Mo)*
Connects with Australia Apr 15-27, 2026 (We-Mo)*
- Fully Booked
*These tours are being run by Mondumo with booking via our friends at Imprint Tours
Australia in 14 Days & New Zealand in 14 Days
Oct 3-16, 2026 (Sa-Fr)
+ Oct 18 - 31, 2026 (Su-Sa)
- Fully Booked
$16,590 USD per person
$1,990 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Oct 18 - 31, 2026 (Su-Sa)
- Guaranteed Departure
$8,295 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Nov 2-15, 2026 (Mo-Su)
- Guaranteed Departure
$8,295 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Feb 15-28, 2027 (Mo-Su)
$8,295 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Apr 2-15, 2027 (Fr-Th)
$8,295 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days & Australia in 14 Days
Apr 2-15, 2027 (Fr-Th)
+ Apr 17-30, 2027 (Sa-Fr)
$16,590 USD per person
$1,990 USD single supplement
New Zealand in 14 Days
Oct 2027 and beyond
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
This tour is designed for a small group of 16 to 24 travellers and includes the services of a top-rated professional tour guide, centrally located hotels, and a comfortable tour bus with extra space. The price covers: accommodation every night of the tour; all breakfasts; nine other meals; all sightseeing and group activities listed in the itinerary; transportation throughout the tour including the internal flight from Rotorua to Christchurch and the coast to coast Tranzalpine train; and ALL TIPS/GRATUITIES for drivers, lead tour guides and local tour guides, and for wait staff at group meals.
Tour prices are per person and listed in US dollars. The twin price applies to guests sharing either a twin room (two beds in one room) or a double room (one large bed).
Accommodation
13 nights accommodation in Auckland (3 nights), Rotorua (2 nights), Oamaru (1 night), Queenstown (3 nights), Franz Josef (2 nights), Christchurch (2 nights)
Example hotels for this tour:
- Auckland - M Social
- Rotorua - Millennium Rotorua
- Oamaru - Poshtel / Brydone Hotel
- Queenstown - Ramada Central / Millennium Queenstown
- Franz Josef - Scenic Hotel / Rainforest Retreat
- Christchurch - Fable Hotel
Activity Level
This tour is designed for travellers who enjoy being out and about. Due to the size and geography of New Zealand, some longer drives are unavoidable, but we break them up with regular stops. To get the most out of the experience, you should be reasonably fit and comfortable with regular walking. On the most active days, walking is spread throughout the day and typically totals up to around 5 miles, sometimes on uneven surfaces or involving hills or steps. Group walks are at a measured pace, with plenty of opportunities to rest and take photos.
You will need to carry or wheel your own luggage from the bus to your hotel room, so we recommend packing light.
FAQs
Check out the FAQs page for this tour here with answers to questions about the activity level, walking pace, currency exchange, power adapters, packing advice, weather and more.
Solo Travellers
There are a limited number of single occupancy rooms available on each tour. Solo travellers who are open to the idea of a roommate may be able to arrange a same gender non-smoking twin room share. Email colin@mondumo.com to discuss.
Note
You are responsible for the cost of your own drinks at meals and costs of free-time sightseeing. International flights and airport transfers are not included in the tour cost and should be arranged by yourself or with the help of a travel agent. We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of tour and flight booking.
See Terms and Conditions for important details regarding all of the above.