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 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Rotorua | day 2-4 |
| Wellington | day 4-6 |
| Queenstown | day 6-9 |
| Christchurch | day 9-11 |
time zone
| India Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30 |
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On arrival, seat in coach guests will be met and transferred to hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
16 hours 55 mins
Travel south through the Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua
Holiday Inn Rotorua
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
hours mins
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Agrodome for a farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry and Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand’s trout, birds and wildlife. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Holiday Inn Rotorua
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
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.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
hours mins
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington (seat in coach guests only) . Visit Te Papa Museum ‘Museum of New Zealand’ for a short guided tour (both seat in coach and self drive guests) before enjoying a free afternoon.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
Depart on your domestic flight from Wellington to Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). A morning flight is recommended to allow time to explore Queenstown at leisure in the afternoon.
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
1 hour 45 mins
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. Return to Queenstown.
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. (Not included in the tour price.)
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
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.
Ashley Hotel Christchurch
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
hours mins
Enjoy a Christchurch morning sightseeing tour this morning (seat in coach guests only). This afternoon is at leisure.
Ashley Hotel Christchurch
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer We trust you enjoyed your Vacation!
Meals: Bed and Breakfast, No Drink
17 hours 45 mins
