Day 01 : 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. Overnight in Auckland.
Day 02 : Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 03 : Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 04 : Rotorua - Wellington
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. 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. Overnight in Wellington.
Day 05 : Wellington
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington and a short guided tour of Te Papa (the Museum of New Zealand) before enjoying a free afternoon to explore New Zealands capital city. Overnight in Wellington.
Day 06 : Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. 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.
Day 07 : Christchurch - Queenstown
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo and south to the small town of Twizel before continuing through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the Alpine Resort of Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 08 : Milford Sound
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. 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.
Day 09 : Queenstown
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 10 : Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch
Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the small town of Twizel. Continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Visit the "Church of the Good Shepherd' at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the "Garden City' of Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 11 : Depart - Christchurch
Enjoy Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to the Airport on seat in coach basis. We trust you enjoyed your holiday!
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