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 Waikato region to
arrive at Waitomo for a guided tour of the glowworm
caves. Continue to Rotorua this afternoon. (B)
DAY 3 - ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, the Agrodome for
a sheep and farm show and Rainbow Springs to view
trout and wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure.
(B)
DAY 4 - ROTORUA – QUEENSTOWN
Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to
Queenstown (airfare is NOT included). (B)
DAY 5 - MILFORD SOUND
Travel through Lumsden and Te Anau to the
Fiordland National Park. Enter the Eglinton Valley
and travel through the man made Homer Tunnel to
arrive in Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on the fiord
before returning to Queenstown. (B)
DAY 6 - 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 7 - QUEENSTOWN – GLACIER REGION
Journey past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea before
turning into the Haast Past and the World Heritage
Westland National Park. Continue north to arrive in
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. (B)
DAY 8 - GLACIER REGION – GREYMOUTH – CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world
famous 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 the fertile
Canterbury Plains to arrive in the ‘garden city’ of
Christchurch. (B)
DAY 9 - DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a
departure transfer to the airport. We trust you
enjoyed your New Zealand Vacation! (B)