DAY 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, you  will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at Auckland.

DAY 2 - AUCKLAND

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Auckland city including a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium and Antarctic Encounter.

The remainder of the day is at leisure. 

Overnight at Auckland.

DAY 3 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA

Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo.

Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride followed by lunch.

Continue to Rotorua and visit Agrodome Farm Show on arrival, accompanied by a guide.

 After which enjoy the Maori Cultural Performance at Te Puia Thermal Reserve.

DAY 4 - ROTORUA

Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers.

Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show.

The afternoon is at leisure.

 In the evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.

DAY 5 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included).

Upon arrival at Christchurch spend the day at leisure.

DAY 6 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN

Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook.

Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown.

 Overnight at Queenstown.

DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.

DAY 8 - 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 breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound.

Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls.

Return to Queenstown. Overnight at Queenstown.

DAY 9 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price.

DAY 10 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to the international airport.