DAY WISE ITINERARY

 

Day 1:

 

ARRIVE AUCKLAND
"Haere Mai" Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'.
Meet and Greet on arrival by an English-speaking guide.
Packed Lunch
Transfer to hotel by Private Touring Vehicle with half day Auckland City Tour en-route.
Check in hotel
Sky Tower Admission
At 328 metres the Sky Tower visit offers views in every direction.
Kelly Tarltons General Admission
Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Discover secrets of the Southern Ocean and see the
magic of an Antarctic fantasyland, complete with Penguins strutting in fresh snow and ice!
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland
Meal Plan: Packed Lunch | Dinner

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Day 2:

AUCKLAND
Breakfast at hotel
Waiheke Island Explorer with Return Ferry
Board the ferry from the Downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal for the scenic 40 minute cruise to Waiheke Island
through the beautiful Hauraki Gulf. Met on arrival, by air conditioned tour coach for the island tour. At completion
return to the ferry terminal for the ferry back to Auckland.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant

Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 3:

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AUCKLAND WAITOMO MATAMATA ROTORUA
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed from AUCKLAND to WAITOMO – Approx. travel time 3 hours
Leave the city behind you and travel through the green countryside to Waitomo. Beneath the surface of this ancient
limestone region is a series of vast cave systems decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and glow-worms.
On the way visit Hamilton Garden and Hukka falls.
Waitomo
Lunch at Roselands Garden Resort or Similar
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
An ancient world 30 million years in the making brought to life by the tour guide through story-telling its history,
features and legends. Stunning, delicate cave formations and a boat ride through the starry wonderland of
Arachnocampa Luminosa, thousands of magical glowworms, unique to New Zealand. Allow 45 minutes. Photography
is not permitted in this cave.
WAITOMO MATAMATA and HOBBITON - Approx. travel time 1 hour 15 min
Matamata
Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour
A fully guided two-hour tour of the enchanting village at Hobbiton Movie Set. View Hobbit Holes, the Mill and Green
Dragon Inn on this Middle-earth adventure. A complimentary beverage is included.
MATAMATA ROTORUA – Approx. travel time 1 hour
We recommend travelling to Rotorua via Tirau, a vibrant and busy little town with quirky corrugated iron buildings.
Further on, at Fitzgerald Glade, the lush ferns and pretty tree canopy signals the approach into Rotorua. A
geothermal hot spot, Rotorua is full of steaming vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools. The city is
surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests and lakes with natural hot springs perfect for bathing and relaxing. Rotorua
is the heartland of Maori culture and an ideal place to experience the traditional customs of New Zealand’s
indigenous people.
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Rotorua
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 4:

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ROTORUA SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for Rotorua Sightseeing - Sightseeing Tour by private touring vehicle including:
Agrodome Farm show incl Sheep Shearing
Agrodome is just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua city centre, in the heart of a real 350-acre working New Zealand
farm. You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. Witness a live
sheep shearing demonstration and the remarkable farm dogs as they demonstrate their ability to respond to
commands and keep those sheep in line. Your visit includes access to the Farmyard Nursery, home to the smallest,
cutest animals at the Agrodome. Pet and have your photo taken with cute lambs and other baby farm animals. Then
pop across to the herding area to watch a free live dog trial after the show. Allow: 1 hour
Te Ra Guided Experience
Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Wakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu
geyser. Enjoy a 90 minute guided tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori
Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and geyser.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Rotorua
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 5: 

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ROTORUA – WELLINGTON
Breakfast at Hotel
ROTORUA TAUPO - Approx. travel time 6 1⁄2 hours
There’s a bit of everything on today’s journey. Travel through dense forest, skirt the shores of vast Lake Taupo,
traverse the remote Desert Road where dramatic volcanic peaks dominate the landscape, and follow the sparkling
Tasman Sea to Wellington. Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. Set between a sparking harbour and forest clad
green hills, this compact city is home to New Zealand’s National Museum and is best explored on foot.
Arrival Wellington
Half Day City Tour of Wellington by private touring vehicle
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Check into hotel and relax
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Wellington
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 6:

WELLINGTON – CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Airport to board flight to Christchurch.
Board Air New Zealand flight NZ 5347 departing from Wellington at 1030hrs arrive in Christchurch at 1135hrs.
Arrival Christchurch
Transfer Domestic Airport to Hotel by private touring vehicle
Half Day City Tour by private touring vehicle :
A half day sightseeing tour covers the city highlights including Canterbury University, Riccarton House and Bush,
Hagley Park, Museum and Botanical Gardens.
Antarctic Centre XPRESS PASS
Visit the International Antarctic Centre. Discover life down on the Ice with exhibits provided by the New Zealand
Antarctic Programme. Enjoy the “the Snow & Ice Experience”, the custom-built polar room. Explore the Gallery area
and replica Antarctic field camp.
Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 7:

CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - TWIZEL
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Mount Cook.
CHRISTCHURCH MT COOK - Approx travel time 41⁄2 hours
Departing Christchurch, a lush patchwork of flat, green farmlands surround you as you traverse some of the most
impressive, braided rivers in the world. Enroute, the charming village of Geraldine provides for a convenient halfway
refreshment stop. At Lake Tekapo the Church of The Good Shepherd, sitting solitary at the edge of the vivid blue
lake, offers a popular photo opportunity. Continue on the spectacular scenic drive through dramatic and vast
landscapes to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook.
Aoraki Mt Cook
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre's 126-seat custom-designed theatre is a tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary,
humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world's greatest explorers, the center showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook
region, its people and its place in the universe.
Glacier Explorer Seat in Coach
Depart Mt Cook Village on a bus trip to Tasman Valley followed by a 25-minute alpine walk to board a boat tour like
no other. Surrounded by snow-capped alps, you will be expertly guided through the ice age as you view the gigantic
Tasman Glacier Ice wall. Explore and learn about the ever-changing glacial landscape and listen to the huge ice-face
melting in this peaceful glacial lake. Icebergs of every shape and size periodically tear away from the face of the
glacier into the rapidly growing lake. This is one of the few accessible glacial lakes containing icebergs in the world.
Duration 2.5 hours.
Big Sky Stargazing Seat in Coach
Experienced guides provide an introduction to the southern night sky using the naked eye, Astro-binoculars and
state of the art astronomy telescopes. The tour is delivered either from an outdoor viewing platform or, if the
weather is unfavourable, a 'live' orientation indoors in the 360 digital Dome Planetarium theatre.
Buffet Lunch Alpine Restaurant at Hermitage Hotel
MT COOK TWIZEL - Approx travel time 1 hour
Depart Mount Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki to the small town of Twizel, built to house workers during
construction of the nearby hydro-dams. The beautiful blue recreational Lake Ruataniwha, with its dramatic
mountain backdrop, is situated on the southern outskirts of Twizel.
Buffet Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Mt. Cook
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 8:

 

MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Queenstown
MT COOK QUEENSTOWN - Approx travel time 31⁄2 hours
Return along the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki to rejoin the main highway. The fascinating towering pinnacles of
the Clay Cliffs are situated just before Omarama where you will take the southern route through the beautiful and
dramatic Lindis Pass. The journey then whisks you alongside lakes and rivers through Cromwell, a historic mining
town known for its stone fruit, to the sophisticated resort town of Queenstown. With its majestic mountains that
plunge into crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a hub of adventure, buzzing with adrenaline and a
smorgasbord of outdoor activities.
Arrival Queenstown
Half Day City Tour by private touring vehicle
JET30 KJet Express Jet Boat Ride
Departing from central Queenstown, travel up to speeds of 95kph and experience 360 degree spins and acceleration
in a high powered twin engine Jet Boat. The express 30 minute jet boat experience is perfect for the time conscious
traveler.
Skyline Gondola Ride
Take in the stunning views as you ride the Skyline Gondola cable car to the top of Bob’s Peak above Queenstown and
Lake Wakatipu for a spectacular 220-degree panorama with breath-taking views.
Wine Cave Tour & Tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery

Located just a 25 minute drive from Queenstown, Gibbston Valley Winery is world renowned for crafting award-
winning Central Otago Pinot Noir and New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Starting in the beautiful and historic Home

Block Vineyard originally planted by the founder, your Cellar Door host will take you for a walk through the vines and
down to the wine cave for three delicious tastings of current release wines. Allow: 30 minutes
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown

Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 9:

QUEENSTOWN MILFORD SOUND QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
QUEENSTOWN MILFORD SOUND – Approximate travel time 51⁄2 hours
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu where the Devils Staircase rest area and viewpoint is a highlight.
Continue to Mossburn before joining SH94 and heading to the lakeside township of Te Anau, an ideal place to pick
up any last minute supplies.
Not just a journey, the Milford Road is a destination in itself with the scenic highway featuring spectacular alpine
scenery. Be sure to stop at Eglington Valley to appreciate the beauty and sheer scale of the landscape. View the
spectacular reflections of the Earl Mountains at the Mirror Lakes and keep an eye out for Kea, New Zealand’s cheeky
mountain parrot on the way.
Milford Sound - Milford Sound Nature Cruise at 1.15pm
Experience spectacular Milford Sound where sheer granite cliffs tower into the sky and plunge into the depths of
clear water while Mitre Peak stands like a massive sentinel, guarding this amazing fiord. Depart Milford on a full
length cruise with views of waterfalls, rainforest and wildlife easily enjoyed from large windows, spacious decks and
comfortable lounges. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces and watch out for
dolphins, seals and penguins. Informative, participative, and relaxed, this is a perfect way to experience Milford
Sound. Duration: 2 hours
MILFORD SOUND QUEENSTOWN – Approximate travel time 41⁄2 hours
The return journey along the stunning Milford Road scenic highway provides the possibility of stopping for further
sightseeing or photo opportunities that may have been missed on the way into Milford. At Te Anau, you’ll turn
inland to Mossburn then northwards to the little lakeside settlement of Kingston. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake
Wakatipu as it meanders beneath the surrounding towering mountains as you take yet another scenic journey into
Queenstown.
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at hotel in Queenstown
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 10:

QUEENSTOWN
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Board the historic coal fired vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Cruise from Queenstown Bay to Walter Peak High
Country Farm (without going ashore) and return.
4WD Skippers Canyon Tour Seat in Coach
The Skippers Canyon 4WD tour departs from Queenstown heading out towards Coronet Peak. Highlights include The
Plane Table, Skippers Canyon, Lighthouse Rock, Skippers Bridge, which provides a stunning photo opportunity.
Skippers Schoolhouse.and the cemetery divulges a wealth of information. On the return journey stop at Deep Creek
and try a spot of gold panning.Some may also recognise spots along the Skippers Road as being featured in The Lord
of The Rings.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 11:

QUEENSTOWN GLACIER REGION
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Franz Josef

QUEENSTOWN WANAKA - Approx travel time 1.5-2 hours
There are two scenic drive options between Queenstown and Wanaka, over the mountainous Crown Range or
alongside the rivers and lakes, through Cromwell. Wanaka is a perfect location for those looking for all the
splendour of the southern lakes but a more relaxed ambiance than Queenstown.
Wanaka
Puzzling World Combo Admission
With a mix of bizzare buildings, rooms of illusion and the world famous Great Maze, this attraction is designed to
challenge minds of all ages with its themes of wonder and trickery. Allow 1.5 hours.
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
WANAKA GLACIER REGION - Approx travel time 5 hours
Travel past Lake Hawea via Makaroa to the Haast Pass. Although lower then the other alpine passes, Haast is the
mightiest, surrounded by high peaks and forests, with many waterfalls visible from the highway. Continue north to
the West Coast Glacier Region.
Franz Josef
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Franz Josef
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 12:

GLACIER REGION CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to Christchurch
GLACIER REGION CHRISTCHURCH - Approx travel time 51⁄2 hours
Travel through the scenic rainforest and past flowing rivers to Hokitika, known for its pounamu (jade, greenstone).
Turning inland at Kumara Junction, take Arthur’s Pass Road, the shortest, highest and most spectacular route across
to the East Coast. Travel through the foothills of the mighty Southern Alps and alongside spectacular braided rivers
until the flat green farmlands of the Canterbury Plains heralds your arrival in Christchurch.
Greymouth
Lunch at local Indian Restaurant
Greymouth
TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch
Report to the Greymouth train station
Train departure time
Train arrival time is approximately 7.00pm
Described as one of the great train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine travels from coast to coast across the
mountainous spine of the South Island past aqua blue rivers and through vast patchwork plains.
Christchurch
Dinner at local Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Day 13:

DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from hotel and private transfer to Airport to board your return flight to Bangalore.
Meal Plan: Breakfast

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INTERNAL FLIGHT

Air New Zealand –
NZ5347 WLGCHC 1030 1135

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TOUR INCLUSIONS:
 

Air Ticket and Airport Tax from Bangalore and Return in Economy Class
Domestic Flight from Wellington to Christchurch by Air New Zealand or Similar Airlines in Economy Class
One time New Zealand Visa charges
12 Nights Hotel accommodation on Twin/Triple Sharing Basis at the below mentioned hotels or similar category
Meal Plan as indicated in day wise itinerary
Tour is based on private chartered coach OR Van throughout with English Speaking Guide
All Airport Transfers at Destination on Private Basis
All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary with entry fees as indicated on Private Basis
500ML X2 Water Bottle per person / per day
Overseas Travel Insurance
Applicable GST

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TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
 

Any other services not mentioned under inclusions
Tipping to Local Guide and Coach Captains not included

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