Travelpack

Highlights: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua - Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown - Milford

Other departures: London Heathrow  - £3199, Manchester - £3249, Birmingham - £3299, Bristol - £3349, Newcastle - £3299, Glasgow - £3349

Alternate Travel Dates: 22 Jun 19 - 14 Jul 19 / 4 Aug 19 - 30 Aug 19

Excursions & Activities:
- Auckland city tour
- Guided tour Auckland to Rotorua
- Visit the Waitomo glow worm caves
- Guided tour of Rotorua
- Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve & Rainbow Springs
- Enjoy Skyline gondola ride with lunch
- City tour of Christchurch
- Guided tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook
- Queenstown highlights tour
- Enjoy a Walter Peak evening dinner with cruise
- Milford Sound guided tour & cruise.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Upon arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation. New Zealand's largest city, blending harbour islands, Polynesian culture and a vibrant city centre, Auckland has been ranked amongst top in the world as a lifestyle city.

Day 2: Auckland Sightseeing
Experience the best of Auckland today visiting the highlights the inner city offers before heading out to the untamed coastline of the rugged West Coast with deep black beaches and subtropical rainforests. Travel to the Arataki Centre perched high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

Day 3: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua
Travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. After lunch (included) begin your guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Continue onto Rotorua.

Day 4: Rotorua Sightseeing
Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Rotorua's top attractions including a visit to Te Puia and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers and boiling mud pools. Visit Rainbow Springs, a unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Experience the Agrodome Sheep Show. Ride the Skyline Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha, buffet lunch is included. This evening see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream as you experience a traditional Maori Hangi (feast).

Day 5: Rotorua - Christchurch (flight not included)
With a transfer to the airport you will leave the North Island today and fly south to Christurch. This afternoon enjoy a tour that covers the central city highlights. The tour includes several parks and gardens including Mona Vale Gardens and Hagley Park. Your tour then moves on to Riccarton House, Riccarton Bush, and the University of Canterbury. Continue to the Sign of the Takahe, an historic building providing spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains and to the Southern Alps. Your tour concludes with a drop off in the central city or a return to the original pickup points.

Day 6: Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown
Your tour today takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. Your tour continues along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook. There is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting) before departing for New Zealand's Adventure Capital, Queenstown.

Day 7: Queenstown Sightseeing
Today you will be collected from your hotel by Limousine South for your Queenstown Highlights tour. Enjoy Queenstown's diverse attractions with your friendly, knowledgeable local guide. You will be captivated by the amazing views over Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. Watch the fearless jumpers hurl themselves off AJ Hackett's original Bungy Bridge while learning about the history and excitement of bungy jumping. Enjoy a wine tasting tour at Gibbston Valley Winery savouring the flavours of fine local wines. You will also see where key scenes from Lord of the Rings were shot and re-live the 1860s gold rush at beautiful Arrowtown, where remnants of that fascinating era merge with modern, speciality shopping, before being dropped back off to your accommodation.

Day 8: Milford Sound Tour & Cruise
Today you will travel on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Board your vessel for a spectacular cruise on New Zealand's most famous waterway, return by coach to Queenstown. 14 Day New Zealand & Australia Express Independent.

Day 9: Queenstown
Day at leisure. Explore Queenstown at your pace.

Day 10: Tour End - Departure
Your departure transfer will take you back to the airport where you will say Goodbye to New Zealand.

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