Best of New Zealand 14N / 15D Tour

You begin your magical holiday today as you board your flight to New Zealand On arrival in Auckland you are met at the Airport and are transferred to your Hotel.
Overnight at Auckland.

After breakfast this morning you are taken for a morning tour which includes Victoria Park market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city and Waitemata harbour. Overnight at Auckland.

After breakfast travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo glow worm caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. After the ride continue through the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the “Thermal City” of Rotorua. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (Feast) and Concert. Overnight at Rotorua.

Today after breakfast we visit the Whakharewarewa Thermal Reserve to see the boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this see Bird life, Trout and the other wildlife before viewing a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demos, cow milking and the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure for you. Overnight at Rotorua.

After breakfast travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo and along the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi. Proceed on your journey to Wellington via the Desert Road dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
Overnight in Wellington.

After breakfast the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Highly recommended is a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum (on Own) Overnight at Wellington.

Today after breakfast you journey across Cook Strait and into the Marlborough Sounds with it’s sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Then travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and legend.
Overnight in Kaikoura.

This morning you leave behind Kaikoura as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the “Garden City” of Christchurch. Overnight in Christchurch.

After breakfast 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. Continue on your journey and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki through the historic Central Otago region to the “Alpine resort” of Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown.

Today after breakfast you follow the southern arm of Lake Te Anau. You enter the Eglinton valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound where you enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown by coach. Overnight in Queenstown.

After breakfast the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own. You could also opt for other attractions, which includes bungy jumping, jetboating, whitewater rafting, gondola rides and much more on your own. Overnight in Queenstown.

Today after breakfast you travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. You continue up to the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight in the Glacier Region.

After breakfast the day is free for you to explore the magnificent glacier region. You could also opt for a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers on your own.Overnight at the Glacier Region.

After breakfast you travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine Train. Ascend through the lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthurs Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. You travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch.
Overnight in Christchurch.

Your fabulous holiday comes to an end today as you are transferred to the Airport for your departure flight.