[Limited Time] Enjoy the Autumn of New Zealand's South Island during Golden Week - 6 Days

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[Limited Time] Enjoy the Autumn of New Zealand's South Island during Golden Week - 6 Days

6 Days

NZD 1,765～ /per person (when sharing a room for two)

  • Price
    What's Included

    • Hotel accommodation for 4 nights (including all taxes)
    • Airport transfers with a Japanese-speaking guide
    • Domestic long-distance bus
    • Milford Sound Cruise
    • Lake Tekapo Stargazing Tour

  • Customizable!

    Price
    What's not included

    • Air tickets (international and domestic flights)
    • Personal expenses at the hotel (telephone, refrigerator use, etc.)
    • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Transportation expenses other than the above, sightseeing expenses, etc.

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The seasons in New Zealand, located in the Southern Hemisphere, are the complete opposite of Japan!
Autumn in New Zealand is a highly recommended season, with vibrant foliage surrounding the towns and breathtaking scenery.
During Golden Week, this model plan lets you enjoy the autumn that is said to have disappeared in Japan, by visiting popular towns in New Zealand's South Island.

Your journey begins with a flight from Auckland in the North Island to Queenstown, a popular town in the South Island!
Queenstown, a resort town located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand's longest lake, is a popular spot where you can enjoy both nature and activities, as well as leisurely strolls through the town.
Enjoy a cruise at Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can view stunning fjords from the water, and participate in a stargazing tour at Lake Tekapo, known for its milky-blue waters and light pollution-free skies as a designated Dark Sky Reserve.
The journey concludes in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island, known as the 'Garden City' for its lush greenery.
Enjoy the classic cityscape dotted with 19th-century churches and buildings, as well as a variety of gourmet experiences.

This model plan is packed with the charms of New Zealand's South Island.
If there are other activities or places you want to visit, you can change or adjust them. If you consult with a local coordinator, you can realize your own impressive trip on a custom-made basis.

Itinerary details

  • Day 1

    Italy Flights

    Japan → Auckland

    Travel from Japan to Auckland.
    Please relax and enjoy your time.

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will transfer to a domestic flight from Auckland.

  • Day 2

    Aerial view of Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland → Queenstown

    A Japanese-speaking staff member will greet you at Queenstown Airport and escort you to your hotel.

    Queenstown is a popular lakeside resort town in the South Island.
    The lakeside area is compactly filled with shops and restaurants, making it enjoyable to stroll around while admiring the autumn foliage.
    Optional arrangements can be made for activities that let you enjoy the great outdoors or popular winery tours.


    Breakfast /- Lunch /- Dinner /-
    Accommodation / Stay in Queenstown

  • Day 3

    Milford Sound in New Zealand and the beautiful sky

    Milford Sound Cruise

    Depart Queenstown early in the morning and take an early lunch break in Te Anau. (Meals are not included in the price)
    Along the way, stop at several photogenic sightseeing spots before enjoying a cruise at Milford Sound, a fjord located within Fiordland National Park, which is part of Te Wahipounamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Milford Sound Cruise (13:00-15:00)
    The fjords carved by glaciers, waterfalls cascading with spray, and towering peaks competing in height. The natural beauty of Milford Sound, which leaves a particularly strong impression even within Fiordland National Park, is surely more beautiful than you can imagine.

    Return to Queenstown, arriving around 8 PM.

    Breakfast /- Lunch /- Dinner /-
    Accommodation / Stay in Queenstown

  • Day 4

    Lake Tekapo Star night

    Queenstown → Lake Tekapo

    Travel by bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo.
    Enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery of New Zealand's nature through the bus windows.

    Lake Tekapo is famous for its milky-blue glacial waters and stunning starry skies.
    The view of the beautiful Lake Tekapo and the small lakeside church, the 'Church of the Good Shepherd,' looks like an illustration straight out of a storybook.

    At night, join a stargazing tour to enjoy the beautiful starry skies in a designated Dark Sky Reserve with minimal light pollution.
    The breathtakingly star-filled sky, as if it could fall down upon you, will be an unforgettable experience.


    Breakfast /- Lunch /- Dinner /-
    Accommodation / Lake Tekapo

  • Day 5

    The tram running in Christchurch, New Zealand

    Lake Tekapo → Christchurch

    Travel by bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch.

    Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand's South Island.
    Known as the 'Garden City,' Christchurch is a green-filled city. The seasonal blooms at Hagley Park in the city center and Mona Vale on the outskirts are worth seeing. Activities like 'punting,' 'tram rides,' and 'gondola rides' are also highly recommended!

    As a city, Christchurch offers various gourmet and shopping spots, allowing you to buy souvenirs or discover something special for yourself.

    Of course, optional tours can also be arranged.


    Breakfast /- Lunch /- Dinner /-
    Accommodation / Stay in Christchurch

  • Day 6

    Airport and sunset

    Depart Christchurch

    Please complete the hotel checkout and wait in the lobby.
    * A Japanese-speaking guide will greet you and take you to the airport by private car.

    From Christchurch, take a domestic flight to Auckland.

    From Auckland, begin your journey back home.

    Breakfast /- Lunch /- Dinner /-
    Accommodation: -　

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  • Hiroshi Ueda

    Hiroshi Ueda

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    AI Translation

    What is AI translation?

    Travel Agency License Confirmed
    Service area Cook Islands, New Zealand
    place of residence new zealand
    Languages Spoken Japanese, English
    Founded in July 2002 as the first shop in New Zealand to specialize in individual travel, before the term "individual travel" took hold. Before starting my own business, in addition to my experience working at a travel agency in Japan, I also worked as a local guide for Nikkei Travel Agency overseas and accumulated a wealth of experience in the field. We do not offer package tours or group trips. I consulted with a travel agency in Japan, but they didn't make the travel itinerary I wanted. We are a travel agency that operates locally, so we do not give such complaints. We carefully listen to the wishes of our customers one by one and help them with original individual travel that cannot be realized by travel agencies in Japan.
  • Miko Tashiro

    Miko Tashiro

    Consultations in Japanese available

    AI Translation

    What is AI translation?

    Travel Agency License Confirmed
    Service area Cook Islands, New Zealand
    place of residence new zealand
    Languages Spoken Japanese, English
    I worked at a travel agency in Japan after obtaining the qualification of a general travel business handling chief for the national examination in Japan. After that, I went to Australia and worked as a tour guide, and then for the first few years in New Zealand, I worked as a tour guide in Queenstown, mainly guiding people to Mautcook and Milford, and guiding airport transfers. I moved to Christchurch in 2007 and since then I have been mainly booking and planning trips. In the past, I stayed in Queenstown for about two months during the ski season to guide ski groups, and I was in charge of the ski desk for ski customers. In 2012 I moved to Auckland and continue to work on travel arrangements and planning. I am also a mother of two children, so please leave it to me for family trips. Taking advantage of my experience of traveling to New Zealand as an individual and as a local guide in the South Island, I would like to think and arrange a schedule that can meet the wishes and requests of each customer as much as possible, which is unique to individual travel.

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  • Mr. Ueda, New Zealand Coordinator

    Hiroshi Ueda

    Japanese support available

    Local travel industry license verified

    Founded in July 2002 as the first shop in New Zealand to specialize in individual travel, before the term "individual travel" took hold.
    Before starting my own business, in addition to my experience working at a travel agency in Japan, I also worked as a local guide for Nikkei Travel Agency overseas and accumulated a wealth of experience in the field.
    Globalnet does not offer package tours or group trips.
    I consulted with a travel agency in Japan, but they didn't make the travel itinerary I wanted.
    We are a travel agency that operates locally, so we do not give such complaints.
    We carefully listen to the wishes of our customers one by one and help them with original individual travel that cannot be realized by travel agencies in Japan.

  • Mr. Tashiro, New Zealand Coordinator

    Miko Tashiro

    Japanese support available

    Local travel industry license verified

    I worked at a travel agency in Japan after obtaining the qualification of a general travel business handling chief for the national examination in Japan.
    After that, I went to Australia and worked as a tour guide, and then for the first few years in New Zealand, I worked as a tour guide in Queenstown, mainly guiding people to Mautcook and Milford, and guiding airport transfers.
    I moved to Christchurch in 2007 and since then I have been mainly booking and planning trips. In the past, I stayed in Queenstown for about two months during the ski season to guide ski groups, and I was in charge of the ski desk for ski customers.
    In 2012 I moved to Auckland and continue to work on travel arrangements and planning. I am also a mother of two children, so please leave it to me for family trips.
    Taking advantage of my experience of traveling to New Zealand as an individual and as a local guide in the South Island, I would like to think and arrange a schedule that can meet the wishes and requests of each customer as much as possible, which is unique to individual travel.

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