Tour Information

Day 1 : Arrive Auckland

On arrival in Auckland, `The City of Sails', seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive clients will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Auckland.

Day 2 : Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the `Thermal City' of Rotorua. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. Overnight at the hotel in Rotorua. (B,D)

Day 3 : Rotorua Sightseeing

This morning visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs 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. This afternoon or this evening enjoy a relaxing soak in the tranquil setting of the Lake Spa Retreat at the Polynesian Spa. Overnight at the hotel in Rotorua.(B)

Day 4 : Rotorua – Christchurch

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included). Tonight enjoy a romantic dinner on the iconic Christchurch Tram Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Christchurch.(B,D)

Day 5 : Christchurch – Mount Cook – Queenstown

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 CentralOtago region to the `Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. Overnight at the hotel in Queenstown. (B)

Day 6 : Queenstown – Day is at Leisure

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers various optional activities like bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more at an extra cost. Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown. (B)

 Day 7 : Queenstown – Glacier Region

As you depart Queenstown this morning, you will travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. You continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight at the hotel in Glacier Region. (B) (For self drive clients, entry to the Glacier Hot Pools is included')

Day 8 : Glacier Region – Christchurch

Today you travel north to Greymouth. (Only seat in coach passengers will board the Tranz Alpine train). As you travel, you ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. Overnight at the Hotel in Christchurch. (B)

Day 9 : Depart Christchurch

Today after breakfast, proceed to airport to board your flight for next destination or to your hometown with fond memories to cherish for a lifetime. (B) Tour Concludes !!