Day 1 : Arrive Auckland
Welcome to New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth! On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Auckland is a blend of islands, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment.
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, location of the 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, you will check into your hotel and relax in this perfect paradise!!
Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 3 : Rotorua
In the afternoon, why not immerse yourself in the Polynesian pools and relax in the healing thermal waters?
Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve followed by a visit to the Rainbow Springs and Agrodome Sheep Show (Seat in Coach).
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 an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert (Seat in Coach).
In the evening, enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. Experience the welcome ceremony before you enter the Maori village, with crackling open fires in front of traditional houses. You'll hear traditional Maori instruments and watch the daily activities of days gone by. Enjoy a display of haka song and dance that a Rangiatea culture group performs.
Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 4 : Rotorua - Wellington
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo and along the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi before continuing on the Desert Road dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through lush farmland before arriving in the 'Capital City' of Wellington. Wellington - the Capital of New Zealand is a cosmopolitan city with the most spectacular skyline of all major cities in New Zealand.
The rest of the day is at leisure in this compact city, filled with culture and character. Nestled between the harbour and the hills, the downtown area is ideal for explorations on foot. Enjoy cafes, restaurants, museums and all kinds of shops. Dance, theatre and musical performances are a Wellington specialty.
Overnight in Wellington.
Day 5 Wellington
The rest of the day is at leisure to discover more of this vibrant, sophisticated capital city.
Explore Wellington followed by a guided tour of Te Papa (Seat in Coach).
Enjoy a morning tour of Wellington, a city experience that will reveal the creative, political and cultural nature of New Zealand, but still provide stunning scenery. See the Houses of Parliament and distinctive "Beehive", Wellington Cathedral, the central city area and Oriental Bay. Go on a short guided tour of Te papa (the 'Museum of New Zealand') where the stories of the nation are revealed in interactive displays.
Overnight in Wellington.
Day 6 : Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
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 towns of Blenheim and Kaikoura before you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the 'Garden City' of Christchurch. Christchurch is New Zealand's second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island.
Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 7 : Christchurch – Queenstown
This morning, travel through the rich pastoral farm land of the Canterbury Plains and the ever-changing spectacular scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps, before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Continue south to the small town of Twizel before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown, exciting, sophisticated and fantastically scenic. It's the place to source almost any kind of adventure, including bungy, jet boating, horse trekking, rafting and river surfing. It's also a destination for luxury experiences - gourmet food and wine, spa treatments and leisurely games of golf. Upon arrival, check in and unwind at your hotel. There is a huge choice of chic cafes, restaurants and bars in Queenstown.
Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 8 : Milford Sound
Enjoy Milford Sound Cruise (Seat in Coach).
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. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls.
Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 9 : Queenstown
The day is at leisure. Almost everywhere you turn in this tourist capital of the South Island, you are hit with another postcard scene... beautiful Lake Wakatipu, snow capped mountain peaks, canyon gorges with rushing rivers, mountain forests and abundant wildlife and the list goes on! Why not bungy jump from the top of the world's best-loved Bungy site, the Kawarau Bungy Centre (optional), take a cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw steamship (optional) Or let your adrenal rush as you zoom down the river on a Jet Boat Ride (optional). You also have an option of taking an optional Skydive and experiencing the thrill & excitement of Parachute jumping!!
Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 10 : Queenstown - Mt. Cook - Christchurch
Travel this morning to 'Aoraki' Mt Cook, or 'the cloud piercer'. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Christchurch has an amazing range of nightlife options, from eclectic urban courtyards to popular riverside pubs.
Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 11 : Depart Christchurch
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
Christchurch.
Inclusions
• Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar including breakfast.
• Arrival and departure airport transfers on Seat in Coach Basis.
• Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary on Seat in Coach Basis.
• Services of an English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary.
Exclusions
• International Air tickets.
• Domestic Air Tickets.
• Airport taxes.
• Visa charges.
• Overseas Medical Insurance.
• Meals, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
• Govt. Service Tax of 9% payable to Govt. of India.
• Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
• Any items or services not specified in the itinerary 'PACKAGE INCLUDES' head.
