10 DAY / 9 NIGHT

NZ ESSENTIAL ITINERARIES

Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Christchurch, Tekapo, Mt Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown

 

 

Rate includes:

Accommodation, in total 9 nights:

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Milford Cruise with lunch
  • Weta Workshop Unleashed
  • Skyline Gondola Ride
  • Redwoods Tree walk Nightlights

Rate does not include:
• Optional activities
• Flights
• Meals
• Travel Insurance

DAY 1

Arrive Auckland

On arrival,  Collect your vehicle on arrival and self drive to your standard accommodation Auckland City Hotel.(accommodation can be upgraded at additional cost)

Overnight: Auckland

DAY 2

Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.Today enjoy a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium and Auckland’s newest attraction, Weta Workshop Unleashed, a fantastical film effects experience.

Overnight: Auckland

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Kelly Tarltons SEA LIFE Aquarium

Weta Workshop Unleashed
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

All Blacks Experience

DAY 3

Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua

Journey past rolling green hills to Waitomo for a tour of an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Then, continue along the Thermal Explorer Highway and through a green oasis lined with lush tree ferns to Rotorua, a destination you will find is like nowhere else! Overnight: Rotorua

Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Rotorua: 139km (approx 1hr, 50 mins)

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

DAY 4

Rotorua

Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.Enjoy a scenic gondola ride high above Rotorua for spectacular views of the city and lake. Then make a visit to Waimangu Geothermal Valley and experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds.

Overnight: Rotorua

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

Waimangu Geothermal Valley

Skyline Gondola Ride Rotorua

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

Polynesian Spa – Deluxe Lake Spa

DAY 5

Rotorua – Christchurch (Flight Not Included)

Depart on your domestic flight to Christchurch. (Airfare is NOT included).

Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch

Flight Time: Rotorua to Christchurch is approx. 2 hours

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

Antarctic Centre

DAY 6

Christchurch – Aoraki Mt Cook – Queenstown

Depart across the Canterbury Plains, a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Continuing south, hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki and through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 7

Queenstown

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Seat in coach travellers will enjoy a Queenstown Highlights Tour today. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 8

Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today’s stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown

Queenstown – Milford: 287km (approx 3hrs, 50mins) each way

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

Milford Sound Cruise

DAY 9

Queenstown

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations. It is a hub of adventure surrounded by famous landscapes, renowned vineyards and gold mining history. Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES

Kawarau Bridge Bungy

DAY 10

Depart Queenstown

Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car.