SCENIC SPLENDOUR: 8 Nights / 9 days
Day 01: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch,' The Garden City', you will be met by our local representative for either a private transfer to your hotel or collection of your rental car.
Overnight Christchurch
Day 02: Christchurch - Greymouth - Glacier Region
Depart Christchurch on the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only) and travel beside the Waimakariri River, over the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before arriving in Greymouth. Travel south along the rugged West Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef and FoxGlaciers. (B)
Overnight Glacier Region
Day 03: Glacier Region - Queenstown
Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Follow the shores of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to the resort city of Queenstown. (B)
Overnight Queenstown
Day 4: 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 manmade 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)
Overnight Queenstown
Day 05: Queenstown
An opportunity today 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 tour price. (B)
Overnight Queenstown
Day 06: Queenstown - Rotorua
Transfer to Queenstown Airport today for your flight to Rotorua. Flight from Queenstown to Rotorua. (B)
Overnight Rotorua
Day 07: Rotorua
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farmshow featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Overnight Rotorua
Day 08: Rotorua - Waitomo - Auckland
Travel over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach 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 through the fertile Waikato area to reach Auckland - 'The City of Sails'. (B)
Overnight Auckland
Day 09: Departure Day
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation! (B)
Tour concludes
This is just a suggested itinerary, we can customise as per your requirements
