New Zealand, an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, from lush forests and pristine beaches to rugged mountains and vibrant geothermal areas. The country comprises two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, each offering unique experiences. The North Island is known for its Maori culture, geothermal wonders in Rotorua, and cosmo
New Zealand 12 Nights / 13 Days
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Overview
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation based on 3 star and 4 star hotels including breakfast.
- Entry to hole in rock cruise.
- Entry to Waitomo caves.
- Entry to Agrodome sheep show
- Entry to rainbow springs
- Entry to te puia (90 mins)
- Entry to milford sound scenic cruise including Indian boxed lunch.
- Entry to skyline gondola + 1 luge ride.
- Entry to antarctic centre extreme pass (hagglund ride, penguin feed, 4D show etc)
- Return airport transfers on private car. (in seat in coach option only)
EXCLUSIONS
- All items of personal nature e.g. laundry services, telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc,
- tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver-guide(s).
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Optional activities and any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
- Concession fees (in case of any new fees/taxes introduced by parks, any other suppliers etc without our knowledge)
- airfare and visa.
- Flying doctors coverage: optional @ us$ 25.00 per person.
- covers you within east Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital.
- Hospital bills are born by the patient
- We highly recommended you to have your personal insurance.
- Early Check-In and Late Check-Out requests cannot be accommodated
Tour Plan
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Day 1 ARRIVE AUCKLAND ‘WELCOME TO NEW ZEALAND’
Welcome to New Zealand. Upon arrival, kindly be met and greeted by our driver and be transferred to your CBD hotel. Take your Sky Tower ride at leisure today. The tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere with stunning views over Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 AUCKLAND → BAY OF ISLAND
(Auckland → Bay Of Island Approx:265 km ,Travel Timing:4 hr)
Self-drive passengers will collect their rental car from the city depot and drive to Paihia, whereas coach passengers will be collected from their accommodation. The journey will take you through rolling countryside and rural towns to Paihia, situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 ENTRY TO HOLE IN ROCK CRUISE
Today, make your own way to Paihia Maritime Building for your cruise. Cruise the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on Dolphin Seeker, a purpose-built catamaran for dolphin and whale watching. Enjoy the large outdoor viewing decks as you cruise past the islands of the Bay. Keep a lookout for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales, and other marine life as we get you up close to the action. Enjoy the views as you cruise past the Cape Brett Lighthouse before arriving at the majestic Hole in the Rock. Hold your breath as the skipper navigates through the narrow space and admire the rock walls which soar above you before heading back into the sheltered waters of the Bay. Overnight at the hotel
Day 4 BAY OF ISLAND → AUCKLAND
(Bay Of Island → Auckland Approx: 265 km ,Travel Timing:4 hr)
Self-drive passengers will drive their rental car back to Auckland, while coach passengers will be collected from their accommodation for their journey back to Auckland. Arrive in Auckland, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 AUCKLAND → WAITOMO CAVES → ROTORUA
(Auckland → Waitomo Caves Approx:188.4 km ,Travel Timing:2 hr 22 min)
(Waitomo Caves – Rotorua Approx:148 km ,Travel Timing:1 hr 57 min)
After breakfast, self-drive passengers will drive, whereas passengers in a coach will be collected from your hotel to travel south from Auckland to the famous Waitomo Caves. On arrival, enjoy a comprehensive cave tour, where you will have the opportunity to view thousands of luminescent lights radiating from the unique Waitomo glow worms, as expert guides provide informative commentary on the caves' historical and geological significance. Enjoy the limestone shafts, stunning Cathedral cavern, and then take a unique boat ride through the glow worm grotto. We continue our tour this afternoon by driving to Rotorua, including passing through the beautiful Fitzgerald Glade, where the roadside trees arch overhead to form a tunnel of natural greenery. Conclude the day with an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 ROTORUA TOUR INC TE PUIA→AGRODOME → RAINBOW SPRINGS
(Te Puia→Agrodome Approx:12.6 km ,Travel Timing:16 min)
Self-drive passengers will drive their rental car, whereas passengers in coach will be collected from your hotel for your Rotorua sights. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 ROTORUA → QUEENSTOWN (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED)
(Rotorua → Queenstown Approx:1358 km ,Travel Timing:19 hr 36 min)
After breakfast, self-drive passengers will return their vehicle at the airport, while coach passengers will be collected from the hotel and transferred to the airport for their flight to Queenstown. Upon arrival in Queenstown, self-drive passengers will collect their vehicle, while coach passengers will be transferred to their accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 FULL DAY MILFORD SOUND EXCURSION INCLUDING SCENIC CRUISE & LUNCH
After breakfast, self-drive passengers will drive their rental car while coach passengers will be collected from their hotel and travel from Queenstown to Milford. Enjoy the journey past Lake Wakatipu, wind turbines, deer farms, and rural farmland before reaching Lake Te Anau, the 'Gateway to Fiordland'. Board the vessel for a 1 hour and 40-minute scenic cruise of Milford Sound out to the Tasman Sea. After the cruise, relax and enjoy the view on the return journey to Queenstown. Self-drive passengers can upgrade today to go by coach. Please discuss with your travel professional. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 ENTRY TO SKYLINE GONDOLA WITH 1 LUGE RIDE
Make your own way to Skyline Gondola and enjoy the stunning views as you ride the Gondola - the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere. The Gondola takes you 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak, offering spectacular 220-degree panoramic views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter Peak, and Cecil Peak. On arrival, take advantage of our purpose-built viewing platforms and outdoor terraces for great photo opportunities. Then, hop on your specialized Luge cart and control your descent down the Luge track. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 QUEENSTOWN → MT. COOK
(Queenstown → Mt. Cook Approx:261.9 km ,Travel Timing:3 hr 11 min)
After breakfast, self-drive passengers will head to Mt. Cook, while coach passengers will be collected from their accommodation. Travel through the ruggedly beautiful landscape and over the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country. Enter the Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 QUEENSTOWN → MT. COOK
(Queenstown → Mt. Cook Approx:261.9 km ,Travel Timing:3 hr 11 min)
After breakfast, self-drive passengers will head to Mt. Cook, while coach passengers will be collected from their accommodation. Travel through the ruggedly beautiful landscape and over the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country. Enter the stunning Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 QUEENSTOWN → MT. COOK
(Queenstown → Mt. Cook Approx:261.9 km ,Travel Timing:3 hr 11 min)
After breakfast, self-drive passengers will head out in their rental car, while coach passengers will be picked up from their hotel for a city highlights tour.
