Day 1 : Arrive Auckland
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city and discover why it is one of the best places in the world to visit. This evening, why not take an optional Dinner cruise and enjoy a unique dining experience on Auckland's magnificent Waitemata Harbour?
Overnight in Auckland.
Day 2 : Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Transfer from hotel in Auckland to hotel in Rotorua, en route enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves (Seat in Coach).
Leaving Auckland in the morning, we travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions. Drive past Rangiriri, the location of an historic Maori Land Wars site.
On arrival in the small town of Waitomo enjoy a guided tour through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations. We finish the tour with a silent boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - a subterranean cavern lit up by the lights of thousands of tiny glowworms. We then continue our journey this afternoon by driving to Rotorua, through the forested Mamaku Ranges ,and the beautiful Fitzgerald Glade where the roadside trees arch overhead to form a tunnel of natural greenery. Rotorua is a compact package of natural beauty, from forested hills, and geysers (that spout up to 50 feet into the air) to mud stream vents and has the combination of beauty and excitement.
On arrival in Rotorua, check-in to your hotel and relax in this perfect paradise!!
Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 3 : Rotorua
Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia Thermal Reservefollowed by a visit to Rainbow Springs and Agrodome Sheep Show (Self drive).
This morning, explore Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people. Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve and see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Continue to Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before proceeding to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the sheep industry.
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the lake spa retreat at the Polynesian Spa (Self drive).
In the afternoon, Immerse yourself in the Polynesian pools and relax in the healing thermal waters.
Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 4 : Rotorua - Christchurch
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch.
(Note: Flight cost is not included)
On arrival in Christchurch, transfer and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 5 Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown
Transfer from hotel in Christchurch to hotel in Queenstown, en route visit Mt. Cook (Self drive).
Today, 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 in Queenstown
Day 6 : Queenstown
The day is at leisure for independent activities Or one can opt for bungy jumping, cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw steamship, Jet Boat Ride (or Skydive and experiencing the thrill & excitement of Parachute jumping!!
Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 7 : Queenstown - Glacier Region
This morning, drive along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue to the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (Entry to the Glacier Hot Pools is included)
The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the Glacier region. Or one can opt to explore the nightlife.
Overnight in Glacier region.
Day 8 : Glacier Region - Christchurch
Today, drive to Christchurch. Ascend the lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. You will marvel at the snowcapped peaks and beautiful river gorges as you wind your way past waterfalls and rugged mountain scenery.
Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 9 : Depart Christchurch
Today, transfer to the airport in Christchurch to return your rental car and proceed for your flight back home.
Christchurch.
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