Scenic New Zealand

Price Starts at ₹ 12,13,000

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.