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Day 01
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Arrive in Auckland
On arrival in Auckland seat in coach guests will be met and privately transferred to hotel.
Self drive guests will collect a rental car and drive to the hotel.
Staying: Auckland
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Day 02
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Auckland Sightseeing
Auckland city tour and also visit Sky Tower.
City Tour
This half day morning or afternoon tour goes around the central city, experiencing many of
its best and most scenic sights.
Travel through the city centre and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the
Hauraki Gulf and city skyline. Visit the Viaduct Harbour and revitalised waterfront precinct,
the University of Auckland and the Auckland Domain.. Developed around an extinct
volcano, it features tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, and is also home to the
Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Continue through the boutique shopping area of Parnell Village and along the scenic
waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park with its formal
gardens and tranquil atmosphere, offering stunning views over the picturesque Eastern Bays,
Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour.
Sky Tower
The tallest man-made structure in New Zealand at 328 metres high. Prepare for breathtaking
360 degree views from the observation deck of this Auckland landmark. On a clear day it is
possible to see as far as 80 kilometres in all directions – it's the perfect way to get to know the
city of Auckland and its surroundings.
Staying: Auckland
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Day 03
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Auckland To Rotorua
Waitomo Glow worm Caves
Travel south through the rolling green hills and lush pastureland of the Waikato region to
arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with
its weird and wonderful limestone formations and a magical boat ride under thousands of
twinkling glowworms. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach
the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua.
Staying: Rotorua
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Day 04
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Rotorua
Te Puia including Maori performance,
Geo Thermal Park tour at Wakarewarewa,
Agrodome farm show
This morning visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers.
Following this, visit Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog
demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry, Geo
Thermal Park tour at Wakarewarewa, and Maori Cultural Centre and dance Performance
Concert. at Te Puia Thermal Reserve.
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Day 05
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Rotorua
A free day at leisure to relax or enjoy more Rotorua has to offer.
You can opt for mud and sulphur spa or rafting.
Staying: Rotorua
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Day 06
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Rotorua to Queenstown
Today is at leisure. Fly to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included);
depending on the flight booked, enjoy some free time in Rotorua before departure or in
Queenstown on arrival.
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Day 07
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Queenstown
Enjoy the Milford Sound, do the Cruise and have Lunch on the cruise
Milford Sound
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter
the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach
Milford Sound. Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord,
dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown later today.
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Day 08
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Queenstown
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available.
Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, Sky Diving, white water rafting, gondola rides
and much more.
Optional activities not included in the tour price.
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Day 09
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Queenstown
Enjoy the Skyline Gondola to see the view from the top.
Slyline Gondola
A must-do Queenstown activity!
Hop on board the Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest
cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere!
You’ll be carried 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak,
where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220 degree panorama with breath-taking views of Coronet
Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak and, of course, Queenstown.
When you get to the top, choose at your own pace from the host of family-friendly activities
on offer. Take a thrilling downhill ride on the Skyline Luge, settle in for a relaxing evening
with some of the best of NZ and international cuisine at Stratosfare Restaurant, or journey
into the hidden world of the night sky with Skyline’s Stargazing experience - Skyline
Queenstown has something on offer for everyone.
A day to explore the endless optional attractions available.
Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, Sky Diving, white water rafting, gondola rides
and much more.
Optional activities not included in the tour price.
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Day 10
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Queenstown to Franz Josef
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Franz Josef (Glacier Region) via Lake
Wanaka and Fox Glacier town
Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to
the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West
Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz
Josef and Fox Glaciers. For self drive clients, entry to the Glacier Hot Pools (Franz Josef) is
included.
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Day 11
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Franz Josef to Christchurch
Travel north to Greymouth today and board the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach guests
only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before
crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch.
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Day 12
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Christchurch
Today we shall do the city tour of Christchurch on the famous tram and Also enjoy the venice
style boat ride on the Avon river.
You can opt to visit the Antarctic center.
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Day 13
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Depart from Christchurch
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car.
We trust you enjoyed
INCLUSION:
- Accommodation in well appointed room
- Daily breakfast
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Return airport transfers on SIC basis.
EXCLUSION:
- Air fare / Train Fare
- Visa
- Entry fees at sightseeing spots.
- Any additional meals other than specified.
- Items of personal nature like porterage, tips laundry, telephone calls, mineral water etc
- Optional Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
NOTES:
GST will be extra on the total invoice
The above is just the quote no blocking has been made
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
