Day 01 : Arrive Auckland On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Auckland Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour including Victoria Park Market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for views of the city and harbour. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03 Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua Breakfast at the hotel. Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. On completion continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. Overnight tat the hotel.
Day 04 : Rotorua After breakfast, visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Rotorua - Wellington Breakfast at the hotel. Travel south to lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through farmland before arriving in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington. Overnight at Wellington.
Day 06 : Wellington Breakfast. At leisure today to enjoy the many activities available. Highly recommended is a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura Breakfast. Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and legend. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Kaikoura - Christchurch Aftr breakfast, leave Kaikoura and travel through North Canterbury to reach the 'Garden City' of Christchurch. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown Breakfast. Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. Overnight at Queenstown.
Day 10 : Queenstown Breakfast. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 : Queenstown Breakfast at the hotel. A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Queenstown - Glacier Region Breakfast. Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the 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.
Day 13 : Glacier Region Breakfast. A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)
Day 14 : Glacier Region - Greymouth - Christchurch Breakfast. Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Depart Christchurch Breakfast at the hotel. Departure transfer to the airport for your flight back.
Package Includes : - 02 Nights accommodation in Auckland with breakfast.
- 02 Nights accommodation in Rotorua with breakfast.
- 02 Nights accommodation in Wellington with breakfast.
- 01 Night accommodation in Kaikoura with breakfast.
- 02 Nights accommodation in Christchurch with breakfast.
- 03 Nights accommodation in Queenstown with breakfast.
- 02 Nights accommodation in glacier region with breakfast
- Return airport transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa in Auckland and Christhurch.
- All surface transportation between Auckland, wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Queenstown, Glacier Region and Christchurch on Seat in Coach Basis.
- Travel between Wellington to Picton by Inter- Islander ferry.
- Travel by TranzAlpine Express from Greymouth to Christchurch.
- City tour of Auckland. Visit Victoria Park Market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for views of the city and harbour.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers in Rotorua.
- Visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of New Zealand's sheep industry.
- Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd near Lake Tekapo.
- Enjoy a cruise at Milford Sound.
- Hotel Taxes, as per date.
Package Excludes : - Airfare, Visa and airport / ticket taxes.
- Insurance.
- Any meals, other than specified.
- Anything not mentioned in the 'Included' column.
Note : Rates are not applicable during Trade fairs, Conventions or during any other event. Rates are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. |