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 yourself why New Zealand is often rated as one of the best tourist destinations.
2 night(s) in Auckland
2 night(s) in Rotorua
2 night(s) in Wellington
1 night(s) in Kaikoura
1 night(s) in Christchurch
3 night(s) in Queenstown
3 night(s) in Fox Glacier
Day 1: Arrival At Auckland
On arrival at 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. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Auckland Sightseeing
Morning tour including Harbour Bridge, Auckland Viaduct and Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park for panoramic views of Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Auckland To Waitomo Later Proceed To Rotorua
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. On completion continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Rotorua Sightseeing
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpots 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 introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure, evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Rotorua To Wellington
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue South through farmland before arriving in the 'Capital City' of Wellington. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Leisure At Wellington
At leisure to enjoy the many activities available. Highly recommended is a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum. Optional activities not included in tour price. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Wellington To Picton Later Proceed To Kaikoura
Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and 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 whale watch cruise or scenic flight. Optional activities not included in tour price. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Kaikoura To Christchurch
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the 'Garden City' of Christchurch.
Day 9: Christchurch To Mount Cook Later Proceed To 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 to Mount Cook. Depart Mount Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki South through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Milford Sound
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the 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 for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Leisure At Queenstown
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 stay at hotel.
Day 12: Queenstown To Glacier Region
Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Leisure At Glacier Region
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price.
Day 14: Glacier Region To Greymouth Later Proceed To Christchurch
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15: Departure
Your tour conclude today with a departure transfer.