International Trips - New Zealand Add oN/extension To October 2026 Australia Trip

Add on a week in New Zealand with us!

Must be a participant on 2026 Australia (October 12 - 29) to add this extension.

October 29, 2026 - November 6, 2026

Included:

• Accommodation - As described in itinerary below, double occupancy
• International Flights - As described in itinerary below
• New Zealand Domestic Flights - As described in itinerary below
• Shuttle Transfers - As described in itinerary below
• Day Tours - As described in itinerary below
• All Taxes and Fuel Levies (Except where noted)

Not Included:

• Any tours listed as optional 
• Transportation needed for optional tours
• Food and drinks during land-based stays
• Dive equipment rental
• Gratuities 
• Visa Issuance required for entry into New Zealand
• Trip insurance

Experience the best of New Zealand on a journey through Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua, and Auckland. From the dramatic landscapes of Doubtful Sound and the geothermal wonders of Rotorua to Māori cultural experiences, Hobbiton, the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, and New Zealand’s vibrant cities, this itinerary combines incredible scenery, culture, adventure, and comfortable accommodations.

Queenstown has captured hearts since the first Māori came in search of Pounamu, or greenstone/jade, and to hunt the giant Moa Bird. That same magic remains today. Deep in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is now an established year-round resort town for New Zealanders and visitors from around the world. This spectacular destination is pure escapism.

October 29 | Arrive in Queenstown

• International Flight: Sydney → Queenstown
• Date: October 29, 2026
• Transfer: 4 x Super Shuttle transfers from Queenstown Airport to the city
• Transfer Provider: Super Shuttle New Zealand

Stay: October 29 – November 1, 2026
Accommodation: 2 x Lake View Hotel Rooms

Showcasing breathtaking panoramic lake and alpine views, The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments is conveniently situated near Queenstown’s CBD. The Rees offers luxurious accommodations along with unique features including a fine dining restaurant, extensive wine cellar, art gallery, library, and observatory.

October 30 | Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

• Tour Provider: RealNZ
• Tour: 4 x Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise ex Queenstown

Travel by coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the countryside to Pearl Harbour in Manapouri. From there, board a Real Journeys vessel for a picturesque cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm.

Continue by coach through dense rainforest and across Wilmot Pass, with opportunities along the way to examine the native plant life and take in the spectacular scenery.

Once you reach Deep Cove, board a catamaran for a wilderness cruise through beautiful Doubtful Sound. Along the way, enjoy excellent views of waterfalls, rainforest, and mountains. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including fur seals basking on the rocks and, if you’re lucky, the resident pod of bottlenose dolphins.

On the return journey, the vessel’s engines are turned off so you can experience Doubtful Sound’s unforgettable “Sound of Silence.”

October 31 | Free Day in Queenstown

Enjoy a free day to explore Queenstown at your own pace.

November 1 | Queenstown to Wellington

• Transfer Provider: Super Shuttle New Zealand
• Transfer: Exclusive Super Shuttle transfer from Queenstown hotel to Queenstown Airport
• Domestic Flight: Queenstown → Wellington

Wellington sits compactly along the harbour’s edge, surrounded by steeply rising hills. New Zealand’s capital is a flourishing centre of arts and culture and is also home to a thriving film industry.

November 1 | Arrive in Wellington

• Transfer Provider: Super Shuttle New Zealand
• Transfer: Super Shuttle transfer from Wellington Airport to city hotel

Stay: November 1 – 3, 2026
Accommodation: 2 x Classic Suites

Located in the heart of Wellington’s central business district while sitting alongside a historic park, The Bolton Hotel offers stylish accommodations in a friendly and professional setting.

Each contemporary-style suite features:

• Sky Digital television
• Movies on demand
• High-speed internet
• Personal bar
• Air-conditioning

November 3 | Wellington to Rotorua

• Transfer Provider: Super Shuttle New Zealand
• Transfer: Super Shuttle transfer from Wellington hotel to Wellington Airport
• Domestic Flight: Wellington → Rotorua

Rotorua is one of the best-known geothermal areas in the world. Originally developed as a spa destination in the early 1900s, it has retained its appeal while adding numerous modern attractions, making it one of the North Island’s main tourism centres.

Situated on the Volcanic Plateau, Rotorua contains one of the world’s most active fields of geothermal activity. Skyrocketing geysers, hot springs, and boiling mud pools are all reminders that the city sits squarely on the Pacific Rim of Fire.

Rotorua is also the ancestral home of the Te Arawa people, who settled here more than 600 years ago. Their continuing presence provides visitors with numerous opportunities to experience Māori culture and traditions.

November 3 | Arrive in Rotorua

• Transfer Provider: Hallmark Chauffeur Drive – Rotorua
• Transfer: People Mover from Rotorua Airport to city hotel

Stay: November 3 – 5, 2026
Accommodation: 2 x Superior Lake Facing King Rooms

Enjoy your stay at Millennium Hotel Rotorua, centrally located in the city adjacent to the Polynesian Spa and just a brief stroll from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History.

Hotel amenities include:

• Heated swimming pool
• Spa pools
• Saunas
• Free guest access to the Go 360 Gym located across from the hotel

November 4 | Te Puia – Te Pō Experience

• Tour Provider: Te Puia
• Tour: 4 x Te Pō Combo – Guided Experience + Indigenous Evening Experience

This afternoon, enjoy a guided experience through the greenstone, wood carving, and flax weaving schools at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. You'll also visit Rotowhio Pā, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley, including the famous Pohutu Geyser.

In the evening, enjoy Te Puia’s world-famous hāngī buffet dinner at Pataka Kai Restaurant, Bar and Café. Menus are subject to change, and beverages are at your own cost.

The cultural performance takes place inside the beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua, and includes:

• Pōhiri – traditional welcome
• Waiata – song
• Mōteatea – traditional chant
• Poi
• Haka

The evening culminates with hot chocolate at the geyser terrace, where the geothermal landscape is bathed in coloured light.

Home to more than 1.4 million people, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and is recognized as having the largest concentration of Polynesian people in the world.

Auckland blends a modern seaside city environment with an island-studded gulf, nearby rainforest, black-sand surf beaches, and wine country, providing a huge variety of leisure activities.

November 5 | Rotorua → Hobbiton → Waitomo Caves → Auckland

• Tour Provider: Flexi Tours NZ
• Tour: 4 x Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves
• Departure: Rotorua
• Final Drop-Off: Auckland

Travel from Rotorua to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Explore the film location, see the Hobbit Holes, stroll through the lush gardens, and learn how this private New Zealand farm was transformed into Middle-earth.

Continue to the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves for a guided tour through this remarkable underground environment. Learn about the stalactites and stalagmites and discover how the caves were formed more than 30 million years ago.

The tour concludes with a magical boat ride through the Glow-worm Grotto before you rejoin your coach for the onward journey to Auckland.

Stay: November 5 – 6, 2026
Accommodation: 2 x Premium King Rooms

Located in the heart of Auckland City, SKYCITY Hotel puts an extensive selection of entertainment options right at your door. The SKYCITY complex is home to two casinos and 10 restaurants and bars, providing options to suit a wide variety of tastes.

The hotel is within walking distance of Queen Street and the Viaduct, and taxis are easily accessible directly outside the hotel foyer.

November 6 | Depart Auckland

• Transfer Provider: Super Shuttle New Zealand
• Transfer: 4 x Super Shuttle transfers from Auckland City to Auckland Airport
• International Flight: Auckland → Houston (IAH)

This marks the conclusion of your New Zealand journey on November 6, 2026.

Prices:

$2855 per person - based on double occupancy

Add ons:

Complete your advanced certification with us on the trip!

Price: $150 plus $89.95 for online coursework

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Cancellation policy:

Cancel by August 1, 2024 - 75% Refund of Total Paid Minus Deposit

Cancel by November 1, 2024 - 50% Refund of Total Paid Minus Deposit

Cancel after February 1, 2025 - No Refund of Total Paid

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