Waitomo Glow worm Caves

Stewart island southern lights

Rakiura Museum

Milford Sound Cruise

Te Puia Geothermal Park

Waitomo Glow worm Caves

Stewart island southern lights

New Zealand Southern Lights

10 Nights / 11 Days

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₹4,29,840^*

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Aug 06, 2026 Departures

10 Nights / 11 Days
- Aug 06, 2026
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- Aug 16, 2026
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Mumbai
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₹4,29,840*

New Zealand Southern Lights
Starts ThursdayAug 06, 202610 Nights / 11 Days
Ends SundayAug 16, 2026
Starts ₹4,29,840*
Mumbai
Pay ₹2,500 per person to confirm your seat!

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Highlights

Stewart Island – One of the best places on Earth to witness the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis)
Rakiura Museum – Stewart Island’s heritage hub, offering a clear window into the island’s rich history, natural environment, and vibrant community.
Te Puia Geothermal Park - Witness bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and powerful geysers in one breathtaking location.
Waitomo Glow worm Caves – Known as one of New Zealand's best natural attraction.
Milford Sound Cruise - Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Puzzling World, Wanaka - Largest 3D Puzzling cafe.

Itinerary Description

Raw Beauty, Pure Wonder – Witness the Rarest Sights in South New Zealand!

Experience South New Zealand, where nature’s marvels come alive. On Stewart Island, witness the rare Aurora Australis, the mesmerizing southern lights that transform the night sky. In Rotorua, marvel ...

Apr 1, 2026 To Mar 31, 2027

Itinerary is valid from Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027

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AS New Zealand Southern Lights

11 Days 10 Nights, 1 Country 3 cities

New Zealand: Auckland 1N, Waitomo, Rotorua 2N, Queenstown 3N, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch 2N, Invercargill, Bluff, Steward Island 2N

Days Plan

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Arrive in Auckland - the main gateway to New Zealand. Enjoy scenic road travel to Rotorua. Arrive in Rotorua.

Extra Topping: En-route tea / coffee from Auckland to Rotorua.

Dinner

Today we visit the Te Puia - a cultural and geothermal attraction which is home to the famous Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a day. It is a must-visit for both natural wonders and rich cultural experiences. Get a chance to experience Mud Pools, Sulphur Springs, Maori Cultural Experiences and see the Kiwi - The National bird of New Zealand. Later we visit the Agro Dome - New Zealand’s largest and best farm experience. See around 19 breeds of sheep and witness a live sheep shearing demonstration. Later visit Government garden - a beautiful public park situated along the edge of Lake Rotorua.

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Visit the Waitomo caves - New Zealand’s world famous tourist attraction and see the Glow Worm Grotto with a Silent water boat ride (subject to operation). Proceed to Auckland. Arrive in Auckland. Visit Kelly Tarlton Underwater World. Free time for shopping in the evening.

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Auckland city orientation tour includes Harbor Bridge - an eight-lane motorway bridge over the Waitemata Harbour, Queens Street and the Waterfront followed by the visit to Auckland Sky Tower Observatory Deck. Flight to Queenstown. Arrive in Queenstown – World-renowned for its adventure, Queenstown is home to a huge choice of adrenaline activities.

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Visit the Arrowtown museum from inside. See the Bungy Jumping Point. Experience the unique Jet Boat Adventure ride in Kawarau river. Enjoy Gondola ride to Bob Peak to get amazing views of Queenswown.. Evening free to stroll around Queenstown's beautiful waterfront and enjoy shopping.

Extra Topping: Coffee at Bob Peak, Queenstown.

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Proceed to Milford sound - A UNESCO World Heritage site and New Zealand’s most stunning natural attraction.. See the Wakatipu Lake, Te Anau Lake – The largest glacial lake in Southern New Zealand, and Chasm water fall as you experience the most scenic travel through the Fjiord land National Park by Milford Sound Cruise.

Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee at Milford Sound, Te Anau.

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Proceed to Wanaka , visit Puzzling World - a main tourist attraction in Wanaka. Its a largest 3D Puzzling cafe where guest could try out & enjoy several puzzles, the octagonal "Hall of Following Faces" with spot-lit hollow mask illusions and many more. En-route enjoy photo stop at Lake Pukaki - a large, glacial-fed lake in New Zealand's South Island, is famous for its stunning turquoise blue color, caused by glacial flour, and its location near Aoraki/Mount Cook. Later take photo stop at Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo gets its intense milky-turquoise colour from the fine rock-flour (ground by glaciers) which is suspended in the water. Later visit the church of the GOOD Shepherd. Proceed to Christchurch.

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Flight to Invercargill. On arrival proceed to Bluff to board a ferry to Stewart Island - New Zealand's third largest island. Stewart Island, being the southernmost inhabited island, is often considered the best spot to see the Southern Lights, also known as the Aurora Australis.

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Morning visit Rakiura Museum. Later have the most amaizing experience of your lifetime as you ghet a change to catch a glimpse of the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis).

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Today take a ferry to Bluff. On arrival proceed to Invercargill airport to board the flight for Christchurch. On arrival visit Pop Up Museum, cardboard cathedral & Botanical Gardens along the Avon River.

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Today visit Antarctic center and South Pole Attractions. Later board the flight for your hometown.

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Reporting & Dropping for Joining & Leaving Guests:

Day 01 : At the Airport (If arrived as per scheduled group flight) /Hotel/Sight seeing place. (Please re-confirm with our tour consultant 8 days prior to the tour).
Day 11: Tour concludes at the Hotel/ Airport- as per scheduled group flight.

Important Note:

In case of less bookings all USTs like MFL, Second Innings, honeymoon etc. will be merged with Family tours in order to operate the tour on optimum capacity
Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programme the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice.
In case of pandemic like situation some sightseeing places might be closed temporarily without any prior intimation, in such situation we will try to visit an alternate sightseeing if possible.
In case of Pandemic like situation, we request all guest to follow mandatory travel requirements like Mandatory Tests, Vaccination certificates, Self Declaration, E Pass formalities etc. as per the state OR country's Rules & Regulations, which are subject to change from time to time. Any cost incurred for these requirements will be borne by guest.
Kesari do not recommend shopping at any specific shop, it is at sole discretion of Guest / traveller.

Cost of return economy class airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned).
Cost of any internal airfare / cruise ticket as mentioned in the itinerary.
Cost of visa as per the itinerary Excluding USA Tours.
Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Cost of Travel insurance upto 70 years of age for India Tours and World Tours (Except for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra).
Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of the Tour Manager from first day to the last day of the tour.
For Europe tours Eurostar / Euro tunnel / Ferry travel wherever mentioned in the itinerary.
Baggage allowance of 1 piece in case of included internal flights if any.
One suitcase porterage at hotels for senior citizen special tours (Unique Specialty Tours).
Driver Tips and Guide Tips as per the itinerary.
City Tax (if applicable) as per the itinerary.
Compliementary Travel Essential Kesari Voucher.

Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary or similar.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) from Day 1 to the last day of the tour as mentioned in the itinerary.
Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
Any Cruises / Rail Travel which forms the part of the itinerary.
All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of the Tour Manager from first day to the last day of the tour.
For Europe tours Eurostar / Euro tunnel / Ferry travel wherever mentioned in the itinerary.
Baggage allowance of 1 piece in case of included internal flights if any.

Cost of any individual Airport / Seaport / Railway station transfer to joining and leaving guests.
Any Increase in the Airfare / Rail fare / Cruise Charges.
Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour.
Porterage, laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
Cost of Insurance for any extra stay pre/post tour.
Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach
Additional extra topping if taken
If any activity/sightseeing done twice
Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
Any upgradation in the room category or air line class.
Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.
Extra water bottle charges.
Premium seat charges.
Medicines required if any.
Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Price Includes Column'.

Cost of your round trip Air / Rail / Cruise ticket which enables your to join the tour.
Cost of any Internal Air ticket.
Cost of any individual Airport / Seaport / Railway station transfers to join or leave the group.
Cost of Visa & Insurance
Any Increase in the Airfare / Rail fare / Cruise Charges.
Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of the tour.
Porterage, laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
Cost of Insurance for any extra stay pre/post tour.
Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach
Additional extra topping if taken
If any activity/sightseeing done twice
Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
Any upgradation in the room category or air line class
Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs
Extra water bottle charges
Premium seat charges
Medicines required if any
Service or Government taxes as applicable.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Price Includes Column'.

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Raw Beauty, Pure Wonder – Witness the Rarest Sights in South New Zealand!

Days Plan

1 Auckland – Rotorua

1 Auckland – Rotorua

2 Rotorua

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3 Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland

3 Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland

4 Auckland – Queenstown

4 Auckland – Queenstown

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7 Queenstown – Wanaka – Lake Pukaki - Lake Tekapo – Christchurch

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8 Christchurch – Invercargill – Bluff – Stewart Island (Rakiura)

8 Christchurch – Invercargill – Bluff – Stewart Island (Rakiura)

9 Stewart Island (Rakiura)

9 Stewart Island (Rakiura)

10 Stewart Island (Rakiura) – Bluff – Invercargill – Christchurch

10 Stewart Island (Rakiura) – Bluff – Invercargill – Christchurch

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