Itinerary

DAY 01 | Arrive Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth!
On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, you will be welcomed by our local 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.

None (meals on your own)

DAY 02 | Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Rotorua, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Auckland to hotel in Rotorua, en route enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves (Seat in coach).
Today 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.
Rotorua is a compact package of natural beauty, from forested hills, and geysers 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!!

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 03 | Rotorua
Rotorua, New Zealand
Enjoy a visit to Te Puia Thermal Reserve followed by a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park and Agrodome Sheep Show (Seat in coach).
This morning explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland. Discover the Te Puia Thermal Reserve to marvel at boiling mudpools, roaring geysers and hot springs. Continue to Rainbow Springs Nature Park 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.
Note – Transfers to and from the hotel is not included.

The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities You can opt to take an optional tour to the Polynesian pools and relax in the healing thermal waters.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 04 | Rotorua – Napier
Napier, New Zealand
Today afternoon, we travel south over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the popular ‘Art Deco’ city of Napier.
On arrival in Napier, proceed to hotel and check in.
The morning is at leisure for individual activities.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 05 | Napier
Napier, New Zealand
Enjoy a wine tour including tastings at local wineries (Seat in coach).
Enjoy a wine tour including tastings at local wineries. Get a comprehensive introduction to Napier wine by visiting four very different wineries for tastings, from the oldest winery in New Zealand to newer establishments with fresh takes on local flavors.

This morning is at leisure to explore the beautiful city. You can opt to take an Art Deco walking tour or enjoy a vintage car sightseeing tour of the city.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 06 | Napier – Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Today morning, we travel through the beautiful scenic Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston North, famous for its agricultural university. Continue south to arrive in Wellington.
Wellington is the Capital of New Zealand is a cosmopolitan city with the most spectacular skyline of all major cities in New Zealand.
On arrival in Wellington, proceed and check in to hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 07 | Wellington – Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel to airport in Wellington for your flight to Christchurch.
Note – Flight cost is not included.
Travel from Wellington to Christchurch on board the flight.
On arrival in Christchurch, proceed to hotel and check in.
Enjoy a city tour of Wellington (Seat in coach).
In the morning, enjoy a city tour of Wellington. There’s no better way to discover Wellington’s rolling hills, rugged scenic bays and iconic architectural landmarks than on this guided tour.
The must-see attractions include the famous Beehive and parliament buildings. The Old Saint Paul’s Cathedral is the Southern Hemisphere’s finest example of Gothic Revival architecture. Admire the Lady Norwood Rose Garden, and the breathtaking views of the city from the summit of Mount Victoria. We Return to downtown with a drive around the rugged scenic bays of the harbour.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 08 | Christchurch – Dunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Christchurch to hotel in Dunedin, en route visit Canterbury Plains (Seat in coach).
Today travel from hotel in Christchurch to hotel in Dunedin, en route photo stop Canterbury Plains. The Canterbury Plains were formed from quaternary moraine gravels deposited during glacial periods in the late pleistocene approximately 3 million years to 10,000 years ago.
On arrival in Dunedin, proceed to hotel and check in.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 09 | Dunedin – Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Dunedin to hotel in Queenstown, en route enjoy visit to Central Otago towns of Lawrence and Clyde before arriving in Cromwell (Seat in coach).
Today afternoon, travel inland through the Central Otago towns of Lawrence and Clyde before arriving in Cromwell. Later continue through the Kawarau Gorge to arrive in Queenstown. On arrival in Queenstown, proceed to hotel and check in.

The morning is at leisure to relax and unwind.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 10 | Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
A day is at leisure to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more.
Note: Optional activities not included in the tour price.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 11 | Queenstown – Glacier Region
Glacier region, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Queenstown to hotel in Glacier Region, en route visit Lake Wanaka and Westland National Park (Seat in coach).
Today after breakfast, we transfer from Queenstown to the Glacier Region.
Travel via Lake Wanaka, through the historic Haast Pass, to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up to the west coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
On arrival in Glacier Region, proceed and check in to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 12 | Glacier Region – Greymouth – Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Glacier Region to train station in Greymouth for your train to Christchurch.
Today board the Tranz Alpine train to travel from Greymouth to Christchurch.
On arrival in Christchurch, proceed to check in to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 13 | Depart Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
Today, you will be transferred to the airport in Christchurch for your flight back home.

Breakfast at the hotel