New Zealand - Once you go, you know!

14 Nights / 15 Days

New Zealand's two main volcanic, glacial islands feature capital Wellington with Te Papa museum and scenic spots like Mt. Victoria, Fiordland and Southern Lakes seen in Lord of the Rings films.
Currency : The official currency is New Zealand dollar

Day 1

Arrive Auckland

On arrival, you will be met and privately transferred to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Auckland.

Day 2

Auckland

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city (seat in coach guests only). Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium and Antarctic Encounter. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight at a hotel in Auckland.

Day 3

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. On completion, continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the ‘Thermal City’ of Rotorua. Overnight at a hotel in Rotorua.

Day 4

Rotorua

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Agrodome for a farm show and Rainbow Springs to see trout, birds and wildlife. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. Overnight at a hotel in Rotorua.

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Day 5

Rotorua - Wellington

Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through farmland before arriving in the ‘Capital City’ of Wellington. Overnight at a hotel in Wellington.

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Day 6

Wellington

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington (seat in coach guests only) . Visit Te Papa, ‘Museum of New Zealand’ for a short-guided tour. before enjoying a free afternoon to explore. Overnight at a hotel in Wellington.

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Day 7

Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura

Journey across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura – here you might like to take an optional whale watch cruise or scenic flight (optional activities not included in the tour price). Overnight at a hotel in Kaikoura.

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Day 8

Kaikoura - Christchurch

Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel to the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. Overnight at a hotel in Christchurch.

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Day 9

Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura

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Day 10

Christchurch - Wt 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. Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. Overnight at a hotel in Queenstown.

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Day 11

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 Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world-famous fiord. Return to Queenstown. Overnight at a hotel in Queenstown.

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Day 12

Queenstown

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jet boating, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Overnight at a hotel in Queenstown.

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Day 13

Queenstown - Glacier Region

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. Overnight at a hotel.

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Day 14

Glacier Region - Gretmouth - Christchurch

Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranzalpine train (seat in coach guests 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 a hotel.