About the trip
New Zealand is one of the top holiday countries in the world with its clean green natural image, scenery, adventure, culture, friendly people and value for money. See for yourself why New Zealand is often rated as one of the best tourist destinations.
Accommodation
Included in the price
Auckland
- All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
- All packages can be taken in reverse (except 'Stunning New Zealand')
- Adventure Capital Queenstown
Auckland
- All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
- All packages can be taken in reverse (except 'Stunning New Zealand')
- Adventure Capital Queenstown
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival At 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 passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
Day 2: Auckland To 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.
Day 3: Rotorua Sightseeeing
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. The afternoon is at leisure.This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Day 4: Rotorua To Wellington
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
Day 5: Wellington To Kaikoura
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 town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura - here you might like to take an optional Whalewatch cruise or scenic flight. Optional activities not included in the tour price
Day 6: Kaikoura To Christchurch
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the 'Garden City' of Christchurch.
Day 7: Christchurch To Mt Cook
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Visit the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' before continuing onto Mt Cook National Park.
Day 8: Mt Cook To Queenstown
Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south to the small town of Twizel before continuing through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown.
Day 9: Queenstown Sightseeing
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.
Day 10: Queenstown To Te Anau
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 Bowen Falls. Return to Te Anau
Day 11: Te Anau To Dunedin
Cross the fertile Southland Plains through Gore and Balclutha to South Otago. Then travel north to the 'Edinburgh of the South', Dunedin. The afternoon is free for optional activities.
Day 12: Dunedin To Christchurch
Travel north through lush farmland and a series of small farming communities to Christchurch.
Day 13: Departure Day
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway Vacation!
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Accommodation is based on Run of House rooms unless otherwise stated. Seaview and lakeview rooms will incur a supplementary charge.
- If any of these properties are unavailable at the time of booking, similar accommodation will be provided and a surcharge may apply.
- Kiwiway will endeavour to provide accommodation of a similar standard as requested, however as the choice of accommodation is limited in remote areas, we will use the best available options.
