Detailed Description

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9 Days tour covering All the Major parts of New Zealand - Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier Region

 

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 passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

 

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. 

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

 

DAY 3 - ROTORUA

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. 

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 

DAY 4 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included)

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

DAY 5 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT 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 Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. 

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

DAY 6 - 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. 

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 

DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to 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

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 

DAY 8 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Greymouth today and board the 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 beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

 

Hotels Incorporated:

Christchurch: 

Standard:The Ashley / Sudima / Quality Hotel Elms

3 Star: Heartland Hotel Cotswold 

4 Star: Novotel or Rendezvous

 

Queenstown: 

Standard: Heartland / Goldridge / Tanoa

3 Star: Rydges or Copthorne Resort Lakefront or Mercure

4 Star: Novotel, Queenstown or Millenium, Queenstown

 

Auckland:

Standard: Auckland City Hotel / Scenic Hotel

3 Star: Amora Auckland / Heritage Hotel

4 Star: Sky City Auckland / Rendezvous Hotel

 

Rotorua

Standard: Ibis / Sudima Lake Rotorua

3 Star: Holiday Inn / Distinction / Copthorne

4 Star: Novotel / Millenium Rotorua

 

Franz Josef (Glacier Region)

3 Star: Punga Grove or Scenic Hotel (Graham Wing)

4 Star: Distinction Te Weheka Inn or Scenic Hotel (Douglas Wing)

 

Transportation:

 

Self-Drive: Toyota Corolla Hatchback for Self-Drive

 

Seat In Coach: Premier Fleet of High Quality Tourist Coaches( Luxury A/c Bus) with Driver / Guide and commentary on most routes

 

 

Inclusions:

- Standard or 3 Star or 4 Star Hotels throughout the Trip

- Daily Breakfast at all Hotels

- Choice of Self-Drive or Seat In Coach Tours

- Daily departures

- No minimum number of passengers

- Breakfasts Daily at all hotels

- All tours can be added with Activities like Bungy Jumping, Sky Diving etc

- All packages can be taken in reverse too

- Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport

 

Exclusions:

- Airfare to and fro to New Zealand is Not Included

- Airfare between Rotorua to Queenstown is Not Included

- Extra Activities like Bungy Jumping, Sky Diving, Shot Over Jet can be booked prior at an additional cost

- Lunch, Dinner Not Included