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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

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Matamata, Auckland New Zealand

New Zealand Adventure

Matamata, AucklandNew Zealand

9 Days / 8 Nights
for Member Pricing

New Zealand Adventure

Experience historic attractions, exciting adventures and natural beauty on this nine-day journey through New Zealand.

About Your Trip

Experience New Zealand and discover all that it has to offer on this exclusive Platinum getaway.

An island country in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand offers something for every traveler. From modern attractions to natural wonders, you’ll find it all here. And, you’ll get to experience it all firsthand on this nine-day journey through this incredibly diverse and stunningly beautiful country. Start in Auckland and visit Rotorua before making your way to Queenstown—rated the No. 1 destination in New Zealand by TripAdvisor—and Arrowtown.

From caves illuminated by glowworms to an adrenaline-pumping jet-boat ride, you’ll experience a multitude of activities and adventures during this unique and incredibly jam-packed New Zealand getaway.

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What's Included

  • 9 days and 8 nights. Price is per person and based on 2 adults per room.
  • 2 nights at the Rendezvous Hotel Auckland, 71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Twin bed Deluxe accommodations.
  • 1 night at a traditional Matamata Kiwi Farm.
  • 1 night at the Holiday Inn Rotorua, 10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand.  Superior accommodations with 2 Queen beds.
  • 4 nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand. Standard accommodations with 2 twin beds.
  • See itinerary for full trip schedule and meals included.
  • Hobbiton movie set tour.
  • Visit the Rotorua Rainbow Springs Nature Park, the Agradome Sheep Show and the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
  • Take a Shotover Jet Boat Ride and a Wine Cave Tour at Gibbston Valley Wines.
  • Full-day cruise on Southern Discoveries Ferry of the Milford Sound.
  • Take a Nomad Safari to the Wakatipu Basin.
  • For this trip, you will need to arrange several flights. See itinerary for details.
  • A Host will be provided with 20 adults travelling.
  • If a hosted trip, a welcome check-in on the day of arrival and Welcome Reception will be provided to the members and their guests.
  • This trip does not include air transportation or airport-to-hotel transfers. Your vacation specialist can arrange airport-to-hotel transfers through Super Shuttle for you at an additional cost. There is a limit of 2 pieces of luggage per person. Additional luggage will incur a separate charge.


For any questions regarding this trip, contact the DreamTrips Specialist at DreamTrips@rovia.com.

Check-in: 3 p.m. Check-out: 11 a.m.


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Hotel Details

Awarded a 2014 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor and located in the city center, you’ll be set up at the Rendezvous Hotel Auckland for the first leg of your trip. From the indoor heated pool to the three dining options, you’ll have fantastic facilities right at your fingertips. Your stay includes twin bed deluxe accommodations, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, individual climate control, coffee and tea-making facilities, TV and complimentary Internet.

Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive
Auckland 1010, New Zealand


After your stay at Matamata Kiwi Farm, your next stop is nestled on the edge of The Redwoods, where you’ll find all you need at the Holiday Inn Rotorua. With a heated pool, pampering spa, complimentary shuttle into town and more, this hotel will ensure your stay in Rotorua is spectacular. Your stay includes superior accommodations with 2 queen beds, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, individual climate control, coffee and tea-making facilities and TV.

Holiday Inn Rotorua
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa
Rotorua 3043, New Zealand


Finally, located on Lake Wakatipu, the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown boasts spectacular lake and mountain views. And, with every detail designed to make your stay sublime—from a welcome chocolate chip cookie at check-in to fantastic facilities—you’ll delight in this inviting hotel. Your stay includes standard accommodations with 2 twin beds, individual climate control, TV, kitchenette, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, complimentary Internet, DVD player and clock radio.

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Additional Information

Platinum Members may use up to 900 DreamTrips Points for this booking.

DreamTrips Points from more than one membership may not be combined.

Maximum occupancy is 2 adults. Due to hotel restrictions, additional adults will not be allowed in the same room.

Minimum age is 16 to book and travel on this trip. All guests are charged the adult rate.

Contact your vacation specialist with your bedding request.

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip. Another confirmation will not be sent.

If this DreamTrip reaches 20 members, a mix and mingle party with one hour of unlimited soft drinks, juice and beer will be arranged.

If you are traveling internationally to join this trip, please ensure that your passport is current and any required visa is obtained and valid. Many countries require passports and/or visas to be valid for a minimum of six months after the end date of this trip.

Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, your vacation specialist may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel less than 30 days of your request.

While we will make every effort to accommodate short-notice changes to your existing booking, changes are not official until you have received written confirmation from your vacation specialist. If you have not received written confirmation, you will likely experience serious issues at the time of travel.

Members with additional people in room, not booked prior to travel, will be charged the hotel's prevailing rate, not the trip price.

Check-in: 3 p.m. Check-out: 11 a.m.

We highly recommend travel insurance.

All travelers will receive a series of emails containing their trip’s details starting a few weeks prior to the departure date, as well as a welcome home email after the trip.

Airfare not included.

This trip will close by May 28.

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Itinerary

Flights you will need to book:

First, you will need to fly into Auckland, New Zealand. The closest commercial airport is Auckland Airport (AKL).

During the second half of this trip, you will need to take a domestic flight at your own expense out of Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to the Queenstown Airport (ZQN) via Air New Zealand. A special rate is being offered to members, subject to availability at the time of booking. Contact air ticketing to receive the special rate.

Finally, you will need to arrange your departure flight out of Queenstown. The closest commercial airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

Day 1: June 27

Arrive at Auckland Airport and transfer to hotel.
Check in to Rendezvous Hotel Auckland.
Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the Rendezvous Hotel Auckland.

Day 2: June 28

Breakfast at Rendezvous Hotel Auckland.
Transfer via chartered coach with guide to the Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Sky Tower, Auckland.
Transfer back to hotel via chartered coach.
Overnight at the Rendezvous Hotel Auckland.

Day 3: June 29

Breakfast at Rendezvous Hotel Auckland.
Check out of the Rendezvous Hotel Auckland.
Transfer via chartered coach with guide from Auckland to Matamata via Waitomo.
Visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Have lunch at the Waitomo Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant.
Arrive in Matamata and tour the Hobbiton movie set.
Check in to traditional Kiwi Farm bed & breakfast. Your stay includes a three-course dinner which includes fresh New Zealand produce and complimentary wine and beer. The Farm stay offers transfers to the Hobbiton movie set, pick-up and drop-off only, subject to availability.
Overnight at traditional Kiwi Farm bed & breakfast.

Day 4: June 30

Breakfast at traditional Kiwi Farm.
Check out of traditional Kiwi Farm bed & breakfast.
Transfer via chartered coach with guide from Matamata to Rotorua.
Visit the Rotorua Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and enjoy the Agrodome Sheep Show.
Visit Te Puia, the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. Enjoy the Te Po evening cultural experience to include a traditional Hangi dinner.
Transfer to the Holiday Inn Rotorua and check-in.
Overnight at the Holiday Inn Rotorua.

Day 5: July 1

Breakfast at Holiday Inn Rotorua.
Check out of Holiday Inn Rotorua.
In the morning, transfer via chartered coach to visit the Waimangu Volcanic Valley (please wear walking shoes and comfortable clothing).
Transfer via chartered coach to the Rotorua International Airport for your domestic flight to Queenstown. This flight is at your own expense. A special rate, subject to availability, is available for members via New Zealand Airways. Contact your vacation specialist to make flight arrangements.
Transfer from airport to the hotel at your own expense.
Check into the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.
Transfer via chartered coach to Skyline Gondola.
Dinner at Skyline Gondola.
Transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.

Day 6: July 2

Breakfast at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.
Transfer via chartered coach to Arrowtown, enjoy sightseeing the Kawarau Bungy Bridge.
Take a ride on the Shotover Jet Boat and enjoy breathtaking views of the Shotover River Canyons.
Visit Gibbston Valley Wines and take a cave tour with lunch.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.

Day 7: July 3

Breakfast at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.
Depart in the morning from Queenstown to Milford Sound in private coach with your guide (approximately 4.5-hr. drive).
Arrive Milford Sound for 1 p.m. Southern Discoveries Scenic Cruise of Milford Sound.
Lunch provided on cruise.
Transfer back to Queenstown after the cruise (approximately 4.5-hr. drive) where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.

Day 8: July 4

Breakfast at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.
Pick-up at hotel by vehicles (6 persons maximum per vehicle) of Nomad Safaris for a half-day tour to see the Wakatipu Basin. Visit “Lord of the Rings” filming locations, gold mining history, four-wheel drive river crossings, and get a great view of the Queenstown/Arrowhead areas.
Lunch on your own.
Transfer back to hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.

Day 9: July 5

Breakfast at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown.
Check out of hotel and transfer from hotel to Queenstown Airport.

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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 91 days or more before your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of 50 USD. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of 100 USD. If you cancel within 45 days of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are on a per-person basis.

Disclaimer: A Host will be provided on all trips with 20 or more adults traveling.

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