DAY
1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive 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.
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.
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.
DAY 5 - ROTORUA – QUEENSTOWN
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Queenstown .
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.
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.
DAY 10- CHRISTCHURCH
Day at leisure.Enjoy half day Akaroa Swim with the Dolphins (optional)
DAY 10 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return
of your rental car.