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Get a Higher Perspective
Head to the snowy mountains, make a beeline for golden coastlines, or soak up the cafe culture in a friendly town. A diverse scenery and unique culture mean there is a wide range of places to visit in New Zealand. Between the tip of Cape Reinga in Northland to the wild southern coast of Fiordland, New Zealand manages to pack in a vast array of attractions. Stay in one region to explore off the beaten track destinations, or hop between the North and South Islands to see what different regions have to offer. No matter how long you're travelling for, one thing is for certain: you'll never run out of places to see in New Zealand.
Things to Experience in New Zealand:
- Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium and Antarctic Encounter
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Three peaks of of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro
- Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Zorb or OGO in Rotorua
In Summers:
- Sky Diving
- Paragliding
- River Rafting
- Bungie Jumping
- Jet boarding
- Canyoning
In Winters:
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Winter Wonderland
- Heliskiing
- Snowshoeing
Other ways to reach New Zealand:
- Major airlines offer direct flights to New Zealand. Most international flights arrive at the Auckland Airport, located in the northern part of the North Island. Christchurch, Wellington, Rotorua, Queenstown and Dunedin airports also receive a small number of international flights.
- Cruising is another popular way to get to and explore the country. Most cruises to New Zealand depart from Australia and the Pacific Islands and some are round-the-world journeys.
TRIP ITINERARY
This suitably designed itinerary takes care of all your comforts and lets you have the best experience of the place. Remember, this is just a provisional itinerary and we welcome any changes you want to make according to your needs.
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Day 01:
Arrival in Auckland
On arrival, seat-in-coach guests will be privately transferred to the hotel. Self-drive guests will collect a rental car and drive to the hotel.
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Day 02:
Auckland
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city (seat-in-coach guests only). Visit Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium and Antarctic Encounter (both seat in coach and self drive guests). The remainder of the day is free.
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Day 03:
Auckland - Waitamo - Rotorua
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. On completion, continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the 'Thermal City' of Rotorua.
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Day 04:
Rotorua
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Agrodome for a farm show and Rainbow Springs to see trout, birds and wildlife. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening, enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
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Day 05:
Rotorua- Wellington
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through farmland before arriving in the 'Capital City' of Wellington.
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Day 06:
Wellington
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington (seat-in-coach guests only) . Visit Te Papa, 'Museum of New Zealand' for a short guided tour (both seat-in-coach and self drive guests) before enjoying a free afternoon to explore.
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Day 07:
Wellington - Picton- Kaikoura
Journey across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura - here you might like to take an optional whale watch cruise or scenic flight. Optional activities not included in the tour price.
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Day 08:
Kaikoura - Christchurch
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel to the 'Garden City' of Christchurch.
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Day 09:
Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstowm
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing onto New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown.
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Day 10:
Milford Sound
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord. Return to Queenstown.
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Day 11:
Queenstown
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jet boating, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.
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Day 12:
Queenstown - Glacier Region
Depart Queenstown and travel via Lake Wanaka and through the historic Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region.
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Day 13:
Glacier Region
A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. For Self Drive clients, entry to the Glacier Hot Pools (Franz Josef) is included.
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Day 14:
Glacier Region - Greymouth - Christchurch
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranzalpine train (seat-in-coach guests only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
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Day 14:
Departure Day
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation!