DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', you
will be met by our local representative and
privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - AUCKLAND
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city
including a visit to Kelly Tarltons Underwater World
and Antarctic Encounter. The remainder of the day is
free. (B)
DAY 3 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to
arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous
Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride
followed by lunch. Continue to Rotorua this
afternoon. (B,L)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to 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. The afternoon is at
leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi
(feast) and Concert. (B,D)
DAY 5 - ROTORUA - QUEENSTOWN
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to
Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). (B)
DAY 6 - 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. Buffet lunch is also
included on board today. Return to Queenstown. (B,L)
DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the 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. (B)
DAY 8 - QUEENSTOWN - MT COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel through the Central Otago region and onto the
small town of Twizel. Continue north following the
shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand's
highest peak. Visit the 'Church of the Good
Shepherd' at Lake Tekapo before travelling across
the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the 'Garden City'
of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 9 - CHRISTCHURCH
Highlights of this mornings tour include the
Anglican Cathedral, Town Hall, the Arts Centre,
Canterbury Museum, the University, Botanic Gardens
and the Avon River. (B)
DAY 10 - DEPARTURE CHRISTCHURCH
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure
transfer to the airport. We trust you enjoyed your
New Zealand Vacation! (B)
