The Cricket Pilgrimage to New Zealand: South Island Edition

Overview

A 10-day South Island adventure culminating in the 1st Test — New Zealand vs India at Wellington's historic Basin Reserve. Includes Milford Sound, Queenstown's adrenaline activities, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Glenorchy's Lord of the Rings filming locations, and up to three days of Test cricket, finishing with Wellington's food and culture scene.

Mumbai

to

Auckland, New Zealand

11/06/2026

to

18/06/2026

Trip Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Tour Type

Group Tour — Adventure & Cricket

Minimum Age

18

Level / Difficulty

Moderate

Group Size

12

Physical rating

$

1879

/ per person

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Trip Highlights

1st Test — India vs New Zealand, Basin Reserve

1st Test — India vs New Zealand, Basin Reserve

Milford Sound Full-Day Cruise

Milford Sound Full-Day Cruise

Queenstown Adventure Day (Bungee, Skydive, Jet Boat)

Queenstown Adventure Day (Bungee, Skydive, Jet Boat)

Wanaka, Arrowtown & Crown Range

Wanaka, Arrowtown & Crown Range

Glenorchy & Paradise — LOTR Locations

Glenorchy & Paradise — LOTR Locations

Why you'll love this trip

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  • 1st Test — India vs New Zealand, Basin Reserve, Wellington (up to 3 days)

  • Milford Sound Full-Day Guided Cruise

  • Queenstown Adventure Sports — Bungee, Skydive, Jet Boat, Rafting

  • Skyline Gondola & Luge, Queenstown

  • Wanaka & 'That Wanaka Tree'

  • Arrowtown Heritage Gold Rush Town

  • Glenorchy & Paradise — Lord of the Rings Locations

  • Crown Range Road Scenic Drive

  • Wellington City & Cuba Street

  • Te Papa Museum & Weta Workshop, Wellington

Group of young travelers sitting together in AlUla’s old town, sharing drinks and stories under palm trees on a sunny day.
Group of young travelers sitting together in AlUla’s old town, sharing drinks and stories under palm trees on a sunny day.

  • 1st Test — India vs New Zealand, Basin Reserve, Wellington (up to 3 days)

  • Milford Sound Full-Day Guided Cruise

  • Queenstown Adventure Sports — Bungee, Skydive, Jet Boat, Rafting

  • Skyline Gondola & Luge, Queenstown

  • Wanaka & 'That Wanaka Tree'

  • Arrowtown Heritage Gold Rush Town

  • Glenorchy & Paradise — Lord of the Rings Locations

  • Crown Range Road Scenic Drive

  • Wellington City & Cuba Street

  • Te Papa Museum & Weta Workshop, Wellington

Group of young travelers sitting together in AlUla’s old town, sharing drinks and stories under palm trees on a sunny day.

Tourism is responsible for 8% of the world's carbon emissions.

Tourism is responsible for 8% of the world's carbon emissions.

The last thing we'd want is to contribute to these emissions. And therefore, we’ve made a simple promise:
Every journey you take with us will do more good than harm.

The last thing we'd want is to contribute to these emissions. And therefore, we’ve made a simple promise: Every journey you take with us will do more good than harm.

Itinerary

15-Nov-26

Auckland → Queenstown

16-Nov-26

Queenstown → Milford Sound → Queenstown

17-Nov-26

Queenstown

18-Nov-26

Queenstown → Wanaka → Arrowtown → Queenstown

19-Nov-26

Glenorchy & Paradise, Queenstown

20-Nov-26

Queenstown → Wellington

21-Nov-26

Wellington

22-Nov-26

Wellington

23-Nov-26

Wellington

24-Nov-26

Wellington → Auckland

Group of young travelers sitting together in AlUla’s old town, sharing drinks and stories under palm trees on a sunny day.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Meals

Lunch included on the Milford Sound day tour; breakfast typically included with hotel stay; all other meals self-pay

Lunch included on the Milford Sound day tour; breakfast typically included with hotel stay; all other meals self-pay

Accomodation

4-star hotels — Queenstown (4N, e.g. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa / Novotel Queenstown Lakeside), Wellington (3N, e.g. InterContinental Wellington / QT Wellington)

4-star hotels — Queenstown (4N, e.g. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa / Novotel Queenstown Lakeside), Wellington (3N, e.g. InterContinental Wellington / QT Wellington)

Transport

Domestic flights (Auckland–Queenstown, Queenstown–Wellington, Wellington–Auckland); private minibus day trip (Queenstown–Wanaka–Arrowtown); self-drive or optional local guide for Glenorchy

Domestic flights (Auckland–Queenstown, Queenstown–Wellington, Wellington–Auckland); private minibus day trip (Queenstown–Wanaka–Arrowtown); self-drive or optional local guide for Glenorchy

Exclusions

International flights, all Queenstown adventure activities (bungee, skydive, Shotover Jet, rafting — self-pay), most meals, Weta Workshop tour, optional Glenorchy guide, travel insurance, tips/gratuities, personal spend

International flights, all Queenstown adventure activities (bungee, skydive, Shotover Jet, rafting — self-pay), most meals, Weta Workshop tour, optional Glenorchy guide, travel insurance, tips/gratuities, personal spend

Is this trip right for you?

This trip includes up to 3 days of Test cricket at Basin Reserve (Days 3–5 of the Test) with a flexible late departure planned around the result. Queenstown's signature adventure activities (bungee, skydive, jet boat, white water rafting) are all optional and self-pay — budget ₹10,000–25,000 depending on your choices; a curated options sheet will be shared pre-trip. This trip pairs well with Trip 1 (North Island) for travellers wanting the full series experience, with a short connecting flight between Auckland and Queenstown.

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