Contrasts of New Zealand

10 Days

Start and end in Auckland, Christchurch

Location Covered
Auckland Christchurch Queenstown
Price on Request

Highlights

  • Discover the Glowworm Grotto by boat with a local guide.
  • Maori welcome & dinner with the Tamaki family.
  • Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train.
  • See the remarkable Franz Josef glacier.
  • Lunch cruise on the spectacular Milford Sound.

Itinerary

On arrival in Auckland, you will be met and transferred to Cordis Hotel* for 2 nights. (D)

Morning tour of Auckland’s city sights before a cruise around Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, the best way to see the ‘City of Sails’. (B)

Enjoy a sumptuous country-style lunch at the Red Barn on their beautiful Waikato farm. “Maori This evening enjoy a traditional Hangi Highlight Dinner and cultural performance at the Tamaki Family Marae. Stay overnight at the Millennium Hotel, Rotorua. (B, L, D)

Visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park this morning where you may spot the kiwi bird. Visit Te Puia thermal reserve and see the stunning geysers. This afternoon, fly to Christchurch and stay 1 night at Novotel Hotel*. (B)

Journey across the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass on the spectacular TranzAlpine train. Visit Hokitika, home to the native greenstone (jade) for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef glacier. Stay overnight at the Te Waonui Forest Retreat. (B, D)

Drive over the Haast Pass, passing lakes Wanaka and Hawea, the town of Cromwell and the historic mining village of Arrowtown. Continue to Queenstown for an orientation tour. This evening join your travel director for dinner at The Boatshed with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. Stay at the Millennium Hotel, Queenstown for 3 nights. (B, D)

Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake, the largest in South Island. Travel through Fiordland National Park, a world heritage area of glaciers and mountain ranges. Continue to Milford Sound with photo opportunities at scenic sights en route. Join a lunch cruise on Milford Sound before returning to Queenstown this evening. (B, L)

Day at leisure to explore Queenstown: optional excursions include a ride on the exhilarating Shotover Jet, a 4x4 excursion through Skippers Canyon or a wine tour of Gibbston Valley Winery. (B)

Spend some time in the awe-inspiring Mount Cook National Park before continuing to lakes Pukaki and Tekapo where you will stop to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. Barbecue lunch at Morelea Farm where you will gain an insight into farm life. Travel to Christchurch via the Canterbury Plains and stay at the Novotel, Christchurch for 1 night. (B, L, D)

Morning at leisure before an afternoon transfer to Christchurch airport to fly your next destination. (B)

What's Included

  • Arrival & departure transfers.
  • Air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees.
  • 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners.
  • New Zealand wines with all hotel dinners.
  • Visas Fee (if applicable).
  • Monument entry fees.
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes

Yes

Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

Yes

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

Yes

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

10

3 Star

Tips always optional.

Yes

Yes

 

Millennium Hotel - Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Rotorua - Rotorua
The Classic Villa - Christchurch
Te Waonui Forest Retreat - Franz Josef
Hotel DeBrett - Auckland

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