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 - 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. (B)
DAY 3 - 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 4 - ROTORUA - WELLINGTON
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of
Taupo and along the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi,
before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in
the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu,
Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through lush
farmland before arriving in the 'Capital City' of
Wellington. (B)
DAY 5 - WELLINGTON - PICTON - KAIKOURA
Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the
North and South Islands of New Zealand, and into the
Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters
and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel
south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching
Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and
legend. (B)
DAY 6 - KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and
travel through North Canterbury to reach the 'Garden
City' of Christchurch. (B)
DAY 7 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains
before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Visit the 'Church of
the Good Shepherd' before continuing onto Mt Cook
National Park. (B, D)
DAY 8 - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south to the
small town of Twizel before continuing through the
historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and
the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 9 - 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 10 - QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU
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 Bowen Falls. Return to Te Anau. (B)
DAY 11 - TE ANAU - DUNEDIN
Cross the fertile Southland Plains through Gore
and Balclutha to South Otago. Then travel north to
the 'Edinburgh of the South', Dunedin. The afternoon
is free for optional activities. (B)
DAY 12 - DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north through lush farmland and a series
of small farming communities to Christchurch. (B)
DAY 13 - DEPARTURE CHRISTCHURCH
Your arrangements conclude today with a
departure transfer to the airport. We trust you
enjoyed your New Zealand Vacation! (B
