• Sightseeing & City Tour

Day 01: 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

Day 02: Auckland Sightseeing

Morning tour including Victoria Park Market, West Haven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city and Harbour. In the evening, you will visit the famous Sky Tower, the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere.

Day 03: 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. (Breakfast)

Day 04: Rotorua Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve

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. After that, you will take a gondola ride with Skyline Sky rides. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 05: Rotorua – Christchurch

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch. (Breakfast)

Day 06: 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. (Breakfast)

Day 07: 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 breath taking man made 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. (Breakfast)

Day 08: Queenstown

Day for free explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (Breakfast)

Day 09: Queenstown – Glacier Regions

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. (Breakfast)

Day 10: Glacier Region – Christchurch

Travel north to Greymouth today and board the Tranz Alpine 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. (Breakfast)

Day 11: Christchurch Sightseeing

Highlights of this morning’s tour include the Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens and the Avon River. (Breakfast)

Day 12: Departure Day

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