Overview
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations : Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown
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Duration
12 Nights 13 Days
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
Unlimited
Day 1 : Arrive Auckland
Upon 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 clients will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Auckland.
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 Rotorua. (B)
Day 3 : Rotorua
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Agrodome Farm Show and Rainbow Springs to view trout and wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 4 : Rotorua – Napier
Today the day is at leisure. Depart for Napier this afternoon and travel south through the Wairakei Geothermal area. Continue through Taupo and around part of Lake Taupo (New Zealand’s largest lake), over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the `Art Deco’ city of Napier. Overnight at the hotel in Napier. (B)
Day 5 : Napier
Today the day is at leisure to explore Napier, before joining an afternoon wine tour that will visit and include tastings at 3 local wineries. Overnight at the hotel in Napier. (B)
Day 6 : Napier – Wellington
Today travel through the Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston North, famous for its agricultural university. Continue south to arrive in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. Overnight at the hotel in Wellington. (B)
Day 7 : Wellington – Christchurch (own Arrangements)
Today Enjoy a Wellington city tour this morning (seat in coach guests only). Travel to Christchurch on your domestic flight (airfare is NOT included). (B)
Day 8 : Christchurch – Dunedin
This morning travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local wildlife and Otago University. Overnight at the hotel in Dunedin. (B)
Day 9 : Dunedin – Queenstown
Today the day is free at leisure optional activities Departing Dunedin this afternoon, travel inland through the Central Otago towns of Lawrence and Clyde before arriving in Cromwell. Continue through the Kawarau Gorge to arrive in Queenstown in the early evening. Overnight at the hotel in Queenstown. (B)
Day 10 : Queenstown
Today the day is at leisure (Optional Activities: 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 at the hotel in Queenstown. (B)
Day 11 : Queenstown – Glacier Region
Today Proceed to Glacier Region 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 at the hotel in Glacier Region. (B)
Day 12 : Glacier Region – Greymouth – Christchurch
Today travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous 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. Overnight at the hotel in Christchurch. (B)
Day 13 : Depart Christchurch
Today Proceed to Christchurch airport to board your flight for next destination or your hometown with fond memories to cherish for a lifetime. (B)
