Day 1: Arrival in Auckland
- Arrive at Auckland Airport and proceed with a private transfer to your hotel.
- Complete the check-in formalities.
- The rest of the day is free at leisure.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland Half Day City Tour
- Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from an expert guide and a small group size.
- Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt Eden, and see spectacular views of the Mission Bay beaches—all in just half a day, with plenty of photo stops along the way.
- Later proceed to Auckland Sky Tower on own and enjoy panoramic views of the Auckland city.
- Included – Auckland City Tour & Auckland Sky Tower (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Auckland.
Day 3: Auckland – Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour – Rotorua
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Rotorua. En route, visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms.
- Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display.
- Explore the cave by foot before embarking on a boat ride, gliding silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.
- Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights.
- The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do.
- See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.
- Included – Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves (shared touring route to Rotorua).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Rotorua.
Day 4: Rotorua – Waimangu Geothermal Valley (Self Guided Walk) & Redwoods Nightlights
- 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.
- Today you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.
- Included – Waimangu Geothermal Valley (Self Guided Walk) & Redwoods Nightlights (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Rotorua.
Day 5: Rotorua to Christchurch
- Check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport by private transfer to board your flight to Christchurch.
- Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty, snow-capped Southern Alps. It is a vibrant and ever-changing city, with inner-city parks and gardens beautifully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Christchurch.
- Optional Activity: International Antarctic Centre.
Day 6: Christchurch – Tranz Alpine Train – Greymouth
- You will be transferred to the Christchurch Railway Station to board the TranzAlpine Train, crossing the vast Canterbury Plains and travelling through the dramatic Waimakariri River Gorge to Arthur’s Pass National Park.
- On arrival in Greymouth, proceed by coach from the meeting point to the Franz Josef Glacier region.
- Included: TranzAlpine train tickets.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Franz Josef.
Day 7: Franz Josef
- After breakfast, enjoy scenic helicopter ride for 20 mins duration.
- Later the day is free at leisure to explore the beautiful Glacier Region.
- Included – 20min Scenic Helicopter Ride (No Transfer).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Franz Josef.
Day 8: Franz Josef – Queenstown
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Queenstown by coach.
- Upon arrival in Queenstown, check in at the hotel.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown.
Day 9: Queenstown – Milford Sounds Cruise Tour – Queenstown
- Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
- Today’s stunning journey 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 downtown Queenstown. Duration: approx. 12 hours.
- Included – Milford Sound tour with picnic lunch (sharing basis).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 10: Queenstown Gondola & Luge Rides
- Start your day with a Gondola ride, taking you 480m up over Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak, and, of course, Queenstown.
- Jump in the driver’s seat in this global thrill for all ages.
- Nestle into a Luge cart and wind your way through 1,600 meters of banked corners, tunnels and dippers. Once you’ve conquered the course, hop on the chairlift and go again!
- Included – Skyline Gondola with 3 Luge Rides (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 11: Departure from Queenstown
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Queenstown Airport for your onward journey.