12 Day Best of Both Islands for Families

12 Day Best of Both Islands for Families
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12 Day Best of Both Islands for Families

On this well-planned family holiday, experience the North Islands Geothermal Wonderland, Rotorua, and fall in love with the South Island's magnificent mountains, giant glaciers, untouched wilderness, and delectable cuisine. With some great hideaways, jaw-dropping views, and welcoming locals, this classic holiday destination is guaranteed to win your heart.

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Visited Locations

Auckland City
Christchurch City
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Mount Cook National Park
Queenstown
Rotorua

First Light Travel

Duration
12 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Christchurch
Type
Self Guided
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
Domestic Flight
11 Nights Accommodation
2 Breakfasts
1 Dinner
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
Auckland Sky Tower Entry
Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour
Skyline Gondola & Luge Rotorua
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Te Puia Cultural Experience & Hāngī' Dinner
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Okarito Lagoon Kayaking Tour
Kiwi Birdlife Park Queenstown
Dart River Funyaks & Wilderness Jet
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Indoor Planetarium Show
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct
Church of the Good Shepherd
Hooker Valley Walk - Mt Cook
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakitipu
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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12 Day Best of Both Islands for Families
Maori
Hot Pools Rotorua
Geothermal Rotorua
Auckland
Hobbiton
Tranz Alpine
Okarito Lagoon
Queenstown
Steam Boat
Dart River
Tekapo
Franz Josef
Queenstown
Mt Cook National Park
Glowworms

Google Rating

5
590 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
480 reviews
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Reviews of this tour....

Franz Josef Glacier Flight
5

Stephanie's Well Paced Family Trip

Australia
03 Dec 2025

This trip allowed us to experience so much of NZ at a pace that worked for our family. Just being able to turn up and know everything is taken care of was incredible. Would absolutely use First Light Travel again. We loved the glowworm caves tour, Hobbiton, the gondola ride and kiwi bird park in Queenstown as well as the flight over Franz Josef Glacier.
 

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price