Day 01: Auckland
Welcome to Auckland City. On arrival you will be met by one of our team and driven to your Auckland accommodation.
Rest of the day is at leisure to relax
Day 02: Auckland (B)
Morning Auckland city tour. Discover first-hand why Auckland is regarded as one of the best places in the world to live, with a half-day tour of its scenic highlights. Travel through the city centre, including Auckland’s famous Queen Street, Karangahape Road with its chequered past and eclectic vibe and fashionable Ponsonby. Cross over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline, and visit the Viaduct Harbour and the revitalised Silo Park waterfront precinct. See historic buildings around the University of Auckland before continuing over Grafton Bridge to the Auckland Domain. The Domain is the city’s oldest park and, at 75 hectares, one of its largest. Developed around an extinct volcano, it features tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, and is also home to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. After visiting the Domain, the tour continues through the boutique shopping area of Parnell Village, where you’ll stop for a short morning tea break (own expense) and along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive. Your Auckland city tour ends with a trip back along the waterfront, finishing in downtown Auckland.
Afternoon will be free
Later visit Sky Tower with your entry tickets (walking distance from your Hotel)
Day 03: Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua (B)
Today experience magical glowworms and world-famous limestone formations at Waitomo Caves, as well as the rich cultural heritage and geothermal bounty of Rotorua.
Leaving Auckland in the morning, we travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions. Your experienced local driver guide will provide entertaining commentary and point out historical sites of interest including Rangiriri, the location of a major battle in the Māori Land Wars in 1863.
On arrival in the small town of Waitomo, enjoy a 45-minute guided tour through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites, towering caverns and other rock formations. Formed out of limestone over 30 million years ago, the caves were first discovered in 1887 and are now one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. Your tour finishes with a short but magical boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto – an underground cavern illuminated by the twinkling lights of thousands of tiny glowworms.
Then drive to beautiful laketown of Rotorua. On arrival, please check-in at your Hotel
Day 04: Rotorua (B)
This morning visit the Agrodome on the outskirts of Rotorua and take a tour of an organic working farm in all terrain vehicles. Get an insight into farming life in New Zealand as you see sheep-shearers in action and view a live sheep dog trail.
At the conclusion of the Agrodome tour, we make our way to Te Puia, one of New Zealand’s foremost cultural venues. At Te Puia’s marae (meeting house) you will receive a traditional welcome and be invited to experience a Māori cultural performance, in which ancient and modern stories are told through song, dance, poi and stick games. You’ll gain an understanding of this unique culture and its history and be thoroughly entertained by the talented and charismatic performers.
Rest of the day is at leisure
Day 05: Rotorua – Auckland – Queenstown (B)
You will be collected from your accommodation and transferred to Auckland Airport for your flight to Queenstown
On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.
Rest of the day is at leisure to explore city on your own
Day 06: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown (B/L)
Today you will be taken for Milford Sound coach tour including Milford Sound Scenic Cruise.
The journey to Milford Sound is just as spectacular as the destination itself, whether you arrive by road. Milford Sound is around 04 hours (one-way) from Queenstown.
The best way to enjoy the Milford Road, one of the world’s finest alpine roads without having to worry about the often tricky driving conditions, is on one of our coaches. Visit the amazing Milford Road in comfort and style in one of our glass-roofed coaches and take it all in. Absorb your surroundings as you listen to the fun and fact-filled commentary from the driver and they know all the right places to stop and take in the magnificent views of the Milford Road.
For breathtaking, awe-inspiring scenery take a Milford Sound cruise and enjoy spacious decks, relaxing lounges and a variety of delicious on-board lunch choices. Make the most of your Milford Sound tour from the comfort of our modern vessels.
Day 07: Queenstown (B)
Full day is at leisure to explore this beautiful town on your own. You can go for the walking tour through its streets, Wakatipu Lakefront, Queenstown Gardens, etc.
Day 08: Queenstown – Mount Cook (B)
Today we drive to Mount Cook Village
On arrival, please check-in at your Hotel.
You will have the time to explore the village and soak up the views.
Day 09: Mount Cook – Christchurch (B)
This morning drive to garden city of Christchurch via stop at Lake Tekapo
On arrival, please check-in at your Hotel.
Rest of the day free to explore city on your own
Day 10: Christchurch – Auckland (B)
Today transfer to Christchurch Airport for your flight to Auckland and then take your connecting flight back home
Inclusions:
- International flights (Delhi – Auckland – Delhi) in Economy Class via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur
- Domestic Flights (Auckland – Queenstown & Christchurch – Auckland) in Economy Class
- 09 Nights accommodation in Hotels including breakfast
- Other meals as specified in the itinerary
- All transportation services in an Air conditioned Coach with English speaking driver cum guide
- All city tours & sightseeing as per the itinerary in Coach on shared basis
- All monuments entry tickets & taxes
- New Zealand Tourist Visa
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions:
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages during pre-arranged meals
- Tipping for porters/guides/drivers
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, camera charges, room services, mini bars laundries or other expenditures during the tour.
Note: For Quotation please contact us.