Scenic New Zealand
Duration
08D / 07N
Temperature
7°C – 20°C
Region
Oceania
Best Time
Nov – Apr
Currency
NZD
Capital
Wellington
Language
English, Māori
Code
+64
Top Activity
Adventure & Nature Tours
Arrival
Auckland
Departure
Christchurch
Day-Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Auckland
- Arrive at Auckland International Airport.
- Meet and greet with your local representative.
- Transfer to your hotel and check-in. (Standard check-in times apply.)
- Rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
- Overnight in Auckland.
Day 2: Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves
- Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, board your Great Sights coach.
- Travel through the lush Waikato farmland, known for its dairy and sheep farming.
- Arrive at Waitomo Caves:
- Enjoy a guided tour of the caves.
- Take a magical boat ride under the glow-worm grotto, where thousands of glow-worms light up the cave ceilings like stars.
- Continue your journey over the Mamaku Ranges to arrive at Rotorua, famous for its geothermal activity and Māori culture.
- Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 3: Rotorua Sightseeing Tour
- Meals: Breakfast
- Morning city tour of Rotorua with Great Sights coach, covering key attractions:
- Rainbow Springs: See native wildlife, including trout in crystal-clear spring waters.
- Agrodome Farm Show: Enjoy a live sheep-shearing demonstration and insights into NZ’s farming industry.
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve: Witness boiling mud pools, the Pōhutu Geyser, and learn about traditional Māori arts like wood carving and flax weaving.
- Pass by iconic city spots like Lake Rotorua and the Government Gardens.
- Afternoon is free for relaxation or optional activities.
- Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 4: Fly to Queenstown
- Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, check out and transfer to Rotorua Airport.
- Take a domestic flight to Queenstown (Airfare excluded).
- On arrival in Queenstown, transfer to your hotel.
- Rest of the day is at leisure to explore or relax.
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 5: Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast
- Full-day excursion to Milford Sound with Great Sights coach:
- Drive along Lake Wakatipu and through the scenic Eglington Valley.
- Journey through the Homer Tunnel and Fiordland National Park.
- Board a cruise and experience the dramatic fjords, Mitre Peak, and Bowen Falls.
- Watch for seals, dolphins, and the lush rainforests clinging to sheer cliffs.
- Return by coach to Queenstown in the evening.
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 6: Free Day in Queenstown – Adventure or Leisure
- Meals: Breakfast
- Enjoy a full day to explore Queenstown at your own pace.
- Optional activities (own expense):
- Jet boating or bungy jumping for thrill-seekers.
- Ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak for panoramic views.
- Try a luge ride or enjoy lakeside cafes and boutiques.
- Or just relax and enjoy the alpine scenery.
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 7: Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt. Cook
- Meals: Breakfast
- Today’s scenic transfer is with a Great Sights coach.
- Journey through the Central Otago region, passing vineyards and rolling hills.
- Stop at Lake Pukaki with breathtaking views of Aoraki / Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak.
- Enjoy time in Mount Cook Village to soak in the alpine views.
- Continue across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch by evening.
- Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 8: Departure from Christchurch
- Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
- Transfer to Christchurch Airport by shuttle for your departure flight.
- Take home unforgettable memories of New Zealand’s natural beauty and unique culture.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Basic English Speaking Driver
- All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any other transport mentioned other than above.
- Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
- 5% TCS
- Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
- Tips and gratis.
- Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
- Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms,
Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable
and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients. - Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.