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5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

Auckland Port

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5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown - Auckland Shore Excursion

Discover 5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown during your cruise stop in Auckland, New Zealand. This carefully curated shore excursion offers cruise passengers an unforgettable experience exploring the best of Auckland while ensuring you return to your ship on time.

About This Excursion

This immersive 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New Zealand's South Island. Enjoy optional handpicked activities and places to stay without needing to worry about planning or driving long distances yourself. The itinerary showcases the beauty of the South Island in a relaxed way. Enjoy comfort of a private tour for your group, benefiting from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of handpicked 8-9 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, Milford or Doubtful Sound cruise, a unique tour of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a scenic gondola ride, thrill jet boating, stargazing in Dark Sky Reserves, the TranzAlpine scenic train ride, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & visiting an Alpaca farm. Start at Queenstown and finish at Christchurch.

Why Choose This Auckland Shore Excursion?

  • ✓ Back to Ship Guarantee: We guarantee you'll return to your cruise ship on time, or we'll arrange and pay for transportation to your next port of call.
  • ✓ Instant Confirmation: Receive immediate booking confirmation via email - no waiting required.
  • ✓ Best Price Guaranteed: We offer competitive pricing with a best price guarantee on all shore excursions.
  • ✓ Expert Local Guides: Experience Auckland with knowledgeable local guides who know the area inside and out.
  • ✓ Small Group Sizes: Enjoy a more personalized experience with smaller tour groups.
  • ✓ Flexible Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

What's Included

  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Private transportation
  • If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives are provided
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Optional ("With Tickets" Option): Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): Guided Kayaking or Whale watching cruise at Kaikōura
  • WiFi on board
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): Gondola ride with luge & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): Scenic Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • Packaged water bottles
  • Optional ("With Tickets" option): TranzAlpine Scenic Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
  • Optional ("With Hotels" Option): Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star hotels with breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Food & Drinks (except 4 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
  • Anything not described in the inclusions
  • Travel Insurance

Itinerary

  • MULTI_DAY_TOUR

Cancellation Policy

CUSTOM If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Port Information

Meeting Point

Your tour meeting point will be clearly indicated in your booking confirmation. Most tours meet at or near the cruise port terminals.

Port Terminals:
  • Princes Wharf
  • Queen's Wharf

Getting Back to Your Ship

Most tours meet at or near the cruise port terminals. Your booking confirmation will include specific meeting point details and return time information. All bookings receive instant confirmation - you'll get your booking details immediately after purchase.

Port Tips

  • Check your ship's departure time before booking
  • Allow at least 1 hour buffer before ship departure
  • Keep your ship's contact information with you
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring local currency for tips and souvenirs

Port Map & Terminal Information Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Cruise Port

Meeting Point Information

Your exact meeting point will be clearly indicated in your booking confirmation. Most tours meet at or near the cruise port terminals.

Port Terminals:
  • Princes Wharf
  • Queen's Wharf

Tips for Finding Your Meeting Point:

  • Check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point address
  • Look for tour operator signs with the tour name
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Keep the tour operator's contact number with you

Book This Excursion

Ready to book this amazing shore excursion in Auckland? Click below to view pricing, check availability, and book directly with Viator.

✓ Instant Confirmation: Receive your booking confirmation immediately after purchase. No waiting, no delays.
  • ✓ Instant confirmation
  • ✓ Best price guaranteed
  • ✓ Free cancellation (check terms)
  • ✓ Mobile voucher accepted
  • ✓ 24/7 customer support