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 SIGHTSEEING
Morning tour including Victoria Park Market,
Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden
for spectacular views of the city and harbour. (B)
DAY 3 - 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 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 - CHRISTCHURCH
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to
Christchurch (airfare is NOT included). (B)
DAY 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT 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. Depart Mt Cook and follow the
shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic
Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of
Queenstown. (B)
DAY 7 - 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. Return to
Queenstown. (B)
DAY 8 - 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 9 - 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 of
Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)
DAY 10 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth today and board the
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. (B)
DAY 11 - CHRISTCHURCH SIGHTSEEING
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 12 - DEPARTURE CHRISTCHURCH
Your arrangements conclude today with a
departure transfer to the airport. We trust you
enjoyed your New Zealand Vacation! (B)
