Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes.
Destinations
| Auckland | day 1-4 |
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| Rotorua | day 4-6 |
| Christchurch | day 6-9 |
| Mount Cook | day 9-11 |
| Queenstown | day 11-15 |
Best Time to Visit
| Auckland | December to February |
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| Rotorua | December to February |
| Queenstown | December to February |
| Christchurch | December to February |
| Mount Cook | December to February |
Time Zone
| India Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30 |
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Arrive Auckland International airport, Private car transfer to Auckland hotel. Check in to hotel. Pick up your rental car from your hotel. Evening free to visit Auckland Sky Tower and explore the city. Overnight at Auckland hotel.
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
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Breakfast at hotel. Today make your way to join the cruise Tikapa Moana - Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise. Duration: 6 hrs. Experience Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, from on board with comfortable vessel. - Spot diverse marine wildlife in their natural habitat including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, birdlife and more. Marine mammal viewing guarantee. Come again for free if you don't spot any marine mammals during your cruise. Learn about the history of this iconic landscape including the volcanic peaks, many islands and extended coastline. Hear fascinating stories on origins, histories and her stories of land, sea and Ngāi Tai kiTāmaki- Original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau. Evening return to hotel. Overnight at Auckland hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Day free to explore. Evening make your way to join the Auckland Harbour Dinner cruise. Inclusions: - 3 course set menu, chosen at the time of booking. 2.5 hours relaxed sailing and fine dining. A complimentary drink on arrival. Fully licensed bar is available on board for additional drinks. (Must be 18 years+ to be served alcohol). Local stories from the knowledgeable crew who will share unique insights into the Harbour and its history - Life jackets will be supplied in the event of an emergency. Evening return to hotel. Overnight at Auckland hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Drive yourself to Rotorua via Waitomo. Visit Waitomo Glow worm caves and enjoy the cruise. Later drive to Hobbiton to visit the Hollywood famous “Lord of the Rings”. Drive to Rotorua. Arrive Rotorua and check-in to hotel. Evening enjoy Polynesian Spa. Overnight at Rotorua hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Today visit to Paradise Valley Spring, TePuia, Agrodome Farm show, Rest of the day free for adventure activities. Overnight at Rotorua hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Drive yourself to Rotorua airport to board the flight to Christchurch. Arrive Christchurch. Pick up your rental car and drive to Christchurch hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Christchurch.
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Breakfast at hotel. Make your own way to visit Antarctic Centre. Centre open every day of the year from 9am-5.30pm. One of New Zealand's best tourist attractions, the International Antarctic Centre provides visitors of all ages with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica. You will experience snow and ice, a storm, learn about life in modern day Antarctica and Scott Base, and hang out with Little Blue Penguins! There is also the famously exciting Hagglund ride and an awesome simulated 4D cruise plus heaps more. Rest of the day free to explore the city. Christchurch has more to offer. Overnight at Christchurch hotel
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Breakfast at hotel. Drive on your own to Kaikoura to join the Kaikoura Whale watch tour. Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a Kaikoura whale-watching cruise. Full-day tour with whale-watching cruise in Kaikoura, from Christchurch Marvel at the scenery as you drive through North Canterbury's gorgeous countryside Take a whale-watching cruise with expert guides to look for sperm whales, dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and seabirds Learn about the marine mammals of Kaikoura and the town’s whaling industry history from your knowledgeable guide Observe a fur seal colony on the shore near Kaikoura Relax with an afternoon wine tasting at a North Canterbury vineyard. Evening return to Christhcurch hotel. Overnight at Christchurch hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Drive yourself to Mount cook - Highest Mountain of New Zealand. Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on to New Zealands highest mountain – Mt Cook. Arrive Mt. Cook Region - Twizel and check into hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Mt Cook hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Morning enjoy your Scenic Glacier flight with 20 minutes snow Landing. Afternoon explore the nearby places of Mount Cook. Overnight at Mount Cook hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Morning depart from Mount Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki South through the historic Central Otago region to the Alpine Resort of Queenstown. Arrive Queenstown and check into hotel. Optional: Evening Onsen Hot Pools Candelight Experience. Overnight at Queenstown hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Today enjoy the Skyline Gondola ride and Shotover Jet boat ride. Skyline Gondola Ride The Gondola operates from 9.00am until evening (close off time 10pm or later). Present your voucher to the ticket office staff for your return Gondola ride. The Gondola ride takes you to Peak perched high above Queenstown. From here get the best views over picturesque Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and Remarkable Mountains spread before you in a magnificent panorama. The ride up of 450 metres takes you to 790 metres above Sea level. Shotover Jet Boat Ride Shotover Jet Rides operate from 9.00am until 5.00pm. The Station & building in Queenstown 30 minutes before the ride. Allow 1 hour and 30 minutes return trip You can beat the thrill of Shotover Jet experience. It’s an adrenaline rush you will never forget!. Overnight at Queenstown hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Today drive yourself to Milford sound with cruise. Journey begins travelling along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the impressive Remarkable mountains on the way through to TeAnau, the gateway to the Fiordland National Park. After a short break at TeAnau we enter the Fiordland National Park through the Eglinton Valley where you will see ancient alpine beech forest and the famous Mirror Lakes. From here progress through the Upper Hollyford Valley to the 1.2 kilometre Homer Tunnel which was drilled through solid rock. On exiting the tunnel you have entered the Cleddau Valley and descend down to Milford Sound. Board the Milford Sound cruise along this pristine waterway, situated in New Zealand’s impressive Fiordland National Park. Cruise the entire length of the fiord all the way to the Tasman Sea before your captain anchors in Harrison Cove. Listen to a nature guide on board and make use of provided kayaks to explore waterfalls and glacial-carved cliffs like Mitre Peak. Evening return to Queenstown. Overnight at Queenstown hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight at Queenstown hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Queenstown airport to board the departure flight to back home.
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Auckland
Rotorua
Christchurch
Mount Cook
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