New Zealand

Day 1: Auckland

Arrival in Auckland. Auckland Airport to Hotel Transfer. Visit Sky tower (Entrance Ticket included).

Tour Description: At 328 metres, the Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking views for more than 80 kilometres in every direction. Explore the latest technology for education and fun. Stroll over 38mm thick glass floors, find out about Auckland with live-camera touch screen computers or simply sit and take in the spectualar view.

Day 02 : Auckland – City Tour

After Breakfast, enjoy Auckland City Tour

Tour Description: Discover Auckland’s charms on a half-day tour of its scenic highlights. Travel through the city centre, along fascinating Karangahape Road and past fashionable Ponsonby, and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the Viaduct Harbour and Auckland’s famous Queen Street before continuing to the Auckland Domain, the citys oldest park. Continue to Parnell Village and explore the boutique shops and specialty stores of this historic suburb during a morning tea break (own expense). Then travel along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive enroute to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, above Mission Bay. This tranquil park offers a panoramic outlook over Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Your city sights tour ends with a trip back along the waterfront to downtown Auckland.

Day 3 : Rotorua via Waitomo

After Breakfast, start for your tour “Explore a subterranean world of majestic caverns and Glowworms” and get dropped to Rotorua after tour.

Tour Description : Take a full-day tour to the fascinating WaitomoGlowworm Caves in the Central North Island. Leaving Auckland in the morning, we travel through rolling farmland into the Waikato and King Country regions. Your local driver guide will point out highlights of the region, like Rangiriri, where a major battle was fought between British forces and those loyal to the Maori King movement in 1863. After arriving in the small town of Waitomo, you’ll be taken on a guided tour through the world famous Glowworm Caves. Formed from 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. Wander through subterranean caverns and learn about stalagmites, stalactites, helictites and other spectacular rock formations. Finish off your tour on a short but enchanting boat ride travelling through the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of glowworms light up the darkness like tiny stars. After your Glowworm Caves tour you’ll have leisure time at the Waitomo visitor complex, where you can enjoy the stunning views and learn more about the region. A buffet lunch will be served at the Waitomo Caves Restaurant. After your Waitomo experience draws to a close, reboard your coach for the journey on to Rotorua.

Day 04 : Rotorua – Sightseeing

After Breakfast,Discover Rotorua Morning Sights

Tour Description: Discover three of Rotorua’s best visitor attractions on this morning Rotorua sightseeing tour. Gain an insight into New Zealand’s Maori culture at TePuia, then experience Rotorua’s famous geothermal activity with a tour of the neighbouring Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley – a place where mud pools bubble and boil and geysers shoot steam high into the air. You’ll also see TePuia’s woodcarving and weaving schools and see how these ancient Maori art forms are being passed on to a new generation of master artists. New Zealand wildlife and natural scenery is on display at Rainbow Springs Nature Park, where you can get up close to all kinds of native flora and fauna including the famous kiwi, a flightless native bird. Wander through native forest and discover New Zealand birds, fish and lizards (including the ancient tuatara), as well as exotic animals from around the world. Then see our agricultural industry in action at the Agrodome, a working organic farm where you can find out all about farming life in New Zealand, watch a sheep shearing display and see sheep dog trials where the hard-working farm dogs show off their amazing skills.

Day 05 : Rotorua to Queenstown

After Breakfast, get transferred to Airport and board your flight for Queenstown (flight not included). Arrive at Queenstown and get transferred to your hotel.

Day 06 : Queenstown – Milford Sound Cruise

After Breakfast, enjoy Milford Sound Cruise.

Tour Description:Return luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound with an extended Nature Cruise along the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. On boarding our luxury coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to TeAnau. After a morning tea break, the coach continues along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. Considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world, experience this journey in comfort on our exclusive ‘state of the art’ coaches. On reaching Milford Sound join an extended and leisurely cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea on the Milford Mariner or Milford Wanderer. Nature cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary designed for the free, independent traveller to allow guests to see and experience what makes Milford Sound world renowned. Spend two and a half hours on a traditional style vessel nudging into waterfalls, spotting wildlife and listening to the informative commentary from our specialist Nature Guide who mingles with guests. Keep a look out for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins. Following the cruise return to Queenstown by luxury coach.

Day 07 : Queenstown

Queenstown – Leisure Day

Can opt for SHOTOVER JET BOAT RIDE, LEDGE BUNGY JUMP, RIVER RAFTING, SKY DIVING Etc (activities not included)

Day 08 : Franz Josef

After breakfast leave for Franz Joseph. 8-Hour One-Way Coach Tour between Queenstown and Franz Josef.

Description : Relax and travel in comfort between the east and west coasts across the Haast Pass. Be amazed at the serene blue waters of glacial lakes including Wakatipu, Wanaka, and Hawea. Take in the diverse sights of the rich farmlands, lush rainforests, and the spectacular Southern Alps.

Day 09 : Franz Josef

Day free for optional activities like: Helicopter ride onto Glaciers, Heli Hike, Ice Explorer, Quad Biking or visit to Glacier hot pools.

Day 10 : Christchurch

After breakfast,check out from hotel and leave to Greymouth. On arrival you will board Tranz Alpine train for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to hotel.
Overnight at Christchurch

Tour Description: (Franz Josef to Greymouth Transfer (one way)) Departing Franz Josef township, travel northwards through magnificent bush scenery and past the beautiful Lakes Mapourika and Ianthe, and lush green farmland, to the township of Hokitika famous for its Greenstone (Jade) factory. Short refreshment break at Hokitika (own expense). From Hokitika travel alongside the Tasman sea for magnificent coastal views before arriving at Greymouth, the largest city on the West Coast.
Transportation by 50 seater luxury executive coach, magnificent views of many beautiful West Coast beaches, drop off at Greymouth Railway Station for Tranz Alpine train.

Note: Due to this being the only one service available, it is highly recommended you reconfirm this transfer 24 hours in advance.

Departure Point: Franz Josef Bus stop (09:15 AM) Duration 4 Hrs to reach Greymouth.
Greymouth to Christchurch schedule:

Day 11 : Farewell

After Breakfast, Christchurch Hotel to Airport Transfer