01 / ABOUT
About Milky Way Travel
Your Gateway to Aotearoa
Milky Way Travel is a Christchurch-registered travel agency specializing in premium Chinese-speaking travel experiences in New Zealand. We believe in "small-group + private customization" — no rushed itineraries, no shopping stops. Every traveler deserves to meet the real New Zealand under the Milky Way.
Our Advantages
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Local Roots
Deeply rooted in NZ South Island with established partnerships with hotels, attractions, and vehicle providers — ensuring quality and competitive pricing.
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Small Groups
4+ guests to depart. 4-8 guests per premium small group. No large bus tours, no shopping stops. Warm Chinese-speaking guide service throughout.
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Flexible Custom
All routes are suggested itineraries — fully customizable. From planning to execution, we craft your unique New Zealand journey.
02 / 6-DAY TOUR
6-Day 5-Night South Island Tour
South Island 6-Day Small Group Tour
Classic Loop · Round Trip CHC (Recommended)
Whale Watching Route
INCLUDED TICKETS
1. Oamaru Penguin Parade 2. Queenstown Skyline Gondola (Return)
| Day | Route | Highlights | Accom. |
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| DAY 1 |
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo |
Good Shepherd Church, Mt John Observatory, Stargazing |
Lake Tekapo |
| DAY 2 |
Tekapo → Pukaki → Mt Cook → Wanaka |
Lake Pukaki, Salmon Farm, Hooker Valley Track |
Wanaka |
| DAY 3 |
Wanaka → Arrowtown → Queenstown |
That Wanaka Tree, Arrowtown, Queenstown |
Queenstown |
| DAY 4 |
Queenstown |
Skyline Gondola, Free day in Queenstown — bungee/rafting/boat optional |
Queenstown |
| DAY 5 |
Queenstown → Dunedin → Oamaru |
Dunedin Railway Station, Oamaru Blue Penguin Parade |
Oamaru |
| DAY 6 |
Oamaru → Christchurch |
Oamaru Steampunk HQ, Moeraki Boulders, Drop-off |
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INCLUDED TICKETS
1. Queenstown Skyline Gondola (Return) 2. Kaikoura Whale Watching
| Day | Route | Highlights | Accom. |
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| DAY 1 |
CHC Arrival (afternoon) → City Walk |
Christchurch City Walk |
Christchurch |
| DAY 2 |
Christchurch → Kaikoura → Christchurch |
Whale Watching, Seals, Crayfish (at own cost) |
Christchurch |
| DAY 3 |
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo |
Famous Pie, Good Shepherd Church, Mt John Observatory |
Lake Tekapo |
| DAY 4 |
Tekapo → Pukaki → Mt Cook → Wanaka |
Lake Pukaki, Hooker Valley Track, Salmon Tasting |
Wanaka |
| DAY 5 |
Wanaka → Arrowtown → Queenstown |
That Wanaka Tree, Arrowtown, Queenstown |
Queenstown |
| DAY 6 |
Queenstown |
Free day in Queenstown — bungee/rafting/boat optional |
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03 / 8-DAY TOUR
8-Day 7-Night South Island Tour
South Island 8-Day Small Group Tour
Route A · West Coast (Recommended)
Route B · East Coast Loop
INCLUDED TICKETS
1. Queenstown Skyline Gondola (Return) 2. Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch)
| Day | Route | Highlights | Accom. |
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| DAY 1 | CHC Arrival (by 14:00) → City Walk | Christchurch City Walk | Christchurch |
| DAY 2 | CHC → Greymouth → Fox Glacier | TranzAlpine Train, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Fox Glacier | Fox Glacier |
| DAY 3 | Fox Glacier → Lake Matheson → Wanaka | Lake Matheson, REAL GUN Shooting, That Wanaka Tree, Food Truck BBQ | Wanaka |
| DAY 4 | Wanaka → Arrowtown → Te Anau | Arrowtown, Te Anau Glowworm Caves | Te Anau |
| DAY 5 | Te Anau → Milford Cruise → Queenstown | Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch) | Queenstown |
| DAY 6 | Queenstown Free Day | Free day — bungee/rafting/boat/skii optional | Queenstown |
| DAY 7 | Queenstown → Mt Cook → Pukaki → Tekapo | Lake Pukaki, Hooker Track, Salmon, Stargazing | Lake Tekapo |
| DAY 8 | Tekapo → CHC City Walk → Depart (after 17:00) | Good Shepherd Church, Mt John, CHC drop-off | — |
INCLUDED TICKETS
1. Kaikoura Whale Watching 2. Queenstown Skyline Gondola (Return) 3. Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch) 4. Oamaru Penguin Parade
| Day | Route | Highlights | Accom. |
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| DAY 1 | CHC Arrival (afternoon) → City Walk | Christchurch City Walk | Christchurch |
| DAY 2 | CHC → Kaikoura → CHC | Whale Watching, Seals, Crayfish (at own cost) | Christchurch |
| DAY 3 | CHC → Lake Tekapo | Famous Pie, Good Shepherd Church, Mt John Observatory | Lake Tekapo |
| DAY 4 | Tekapo → Pukaki → Mt Cook → Wanaka | Lake Pukaki, Hooker Valley, REAL GUN Shooting, Salmon, That Wanaka Tree | Wanaka |
| DAY 5 | Wanaka → Arrowtown → Queenstown | REAL GUN experience, Food Truck BBQ, Arrowtown, Skyline Gondola + Buffet | Queenstown |
| DAY 6 | Queenstown → Milford Cruise → Te Anau | Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch), Te Anau Glowworm Caves | Te Anau |
| DAY 7 | Te Anau → Dunedin → Oamaru | Larnach Castle, Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station, Steampunk HQ, Blue Penguin Parade | Oamaru |
| DAY 8 | Oamaru → CHC Depart (after 17:00) | Oamaru Historic Walk, Victorian Precinct, SteamPunk Museum (optional, at own cost) | — |
04 / 10-11 DAY TOUR
10-Day South Island / 11-Day N+S Island
South Island 10-Day / North+South 11-Day Tour
10-Day A · South Island Panorama (Recommended)
11-Day · North + South Island
INCLUDED TICKETS
1. Kaikoura Whale Watching 2. Queenstown Skyline Gondola (Return) 3. Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch) 4. Oamaru Penguin Parade
| Day | Route | Highlights | Accom. |
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| DAY 1 | Christchurch | Arrival, City Walk, Avon River, Botanic Garden, Cardboard Cathedral | Christchurch |
| DAY 2 | CHC → Kaikoura → CHC | Whale Watching, Roadside Seals | Christchurch |
| DAY 3 | CHC → Lake Tekapo | Famous Pie, Good Shepherd Church, Stargazing at night | Lake Tekapo |
| DAY 4 | Tekapo → Pukaki → Mt Cook → Wanaka | Turkish Blue Lake Pukaki, Glass House, Salmon Tasting | Wanaka |
| DAY 5 | Wanaka → Arrowtown → Queenstown | Wanaka → Arrowtown Day Tour, Skyline Gondola + Buffet | Queenstown |
| DAY 6 | Queenstown → Glenorchy → Queenstown | Paradise, Red Barn, Black Swan Wetlands | Queenstown |
| DAY 7 | Queenstown Free Day | TSS Steamer + Sheep Shearing + Farm Tour | Queenstown |
| DAY 8 | Queenstown → Milford → Te Anau | Milford Sound Day Cruise | Te Anau |
| DAY 9 | Te Anau → Dunedin → Oamaru | Larnach Castle, Octagon, Railway Station, Steepest St, Lighthouse, Blue Penguin Parade | Oamaru |
| DAY 10 | Oamaru → Christchurch | Oamaru Historic Walk, Victorian Precinct, SteamPunk Museum (optional) | — |
INCLUDED TICKETS
1. Hobbiton 2. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 3. Agrodome Farm Show 4. Kaikoura Whale Watching 5. Skyline Gondola + 3 Luge Rides 6. Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch) 7. Oamaru Penguin Parade
| Day | Route | Highlights | Accom. |
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| DAY 1 | Arrive in Auckland | Auckland Free Exploration | Auckland |
| DAY 2 | Auckland → Hobbiton → Rotorua | Hobbiton Movie Set (Lord of the Rings), Evening Hot Spring | Rotorua |
| DAY 3 | Rotorua → Taupo | Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Agrodome Farm Show | Taupo |
| DAY 4 | Taupo → Auckland → Christchurch | Huka Falls, World's Coolest McDonalds, Lake Taupo, Blue Spring (Putaruru), Fly to CHC | Christchurch |
| DAY 5 | Christchurch → Kaikoura → CHC | Kaikoura Whale Watching, Roadside Seals | Christchurch |
| DAY 6 | CHC → Lake Tekapo | Famous Pie, Good Shepherd Church, Mt John Observatory | Lake Tekapo |
| DAY 7 | Tekapo → Pukaki → Mt Cook → Wanaka | Lake Pukaki, Hooker Valley Track, Salmon Tasting | Wanaka |
| DAY 8 | Wanaka → Arrowtown → Queenstown | Arrowtown Day Tour, Skyline Gondola + 3 Luge Rides | Queenstown |
| DAY 9 | Queenstown → Milford → Te Anau | Milford Sound Cruise (Monarch) | Te Anau |
| DAY 10 | Te Anau → Dunedin → Oamaru | Larnach Castle, Octagon, Railway Station, Steepest St, Lighthouse, Blue Penguin Parade | Oamaru |
| DAY 11 | Oamaru → CHC → Depart | Oamaru Historic Walk, Victorian Precinct, SteamPunk Museum (optional) | — |
05 / PRICING & CONTACT
Pricing & How to Reach Us
Inclusions, Exclusions & Contact Info
✓ What's Included
- Private vehicle throughout (according to group size) + fuel/parking/tolls
- Accommodation for all nights listed
- Chinese-speaking guide service (10 hours/day)
- Included activities (as marked per route)
- Basic travel accident insurance
- All attraction tickets marked "Included"
✗ What's Not Included
- International flights
- Personal expenses & optional activities
- Visa fees
Vehicle Options
| Vehicle | Capacity | Notes |
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| 5-Seat SUV |
2 guests |
Flexible & convenient, ideal for couples |
| 7-Seat Business Van |
3-4 guests |
Comfortable space, top choice for families |
| 10-12 Seat Premium |
5-8 guests |
Spacious & premium, best for larger groups |
* Final pricing varies by travel date, group size, and route combination — please enquire with our team.
Let every journey become a shining memory under the Milky Way