New Zealand in a Nutshell Tour Package

Upon arrival in Auckland, the City of Sails, you will be met and privately transferred to accommodation. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Auckland

This morning, collect a rental car at Auckland city branch (hotel delivery is subject to supplier confirmation). Depart Auckland and travel south via the fertile Waikato Region to Rotorua, the Thermal City. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Rotorua

After breakfast, visit the Agrodome Leisure Park and enjoy Sheep Show? an exciting show staging the different breeds of New Zealand sheep. Arrive at Rainbow Springs and see the trout pool and a magnificent aviary where you will find the famous Kiwi ? New Zealand?s flightless native bird. Then visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve (formerly Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute). Afternoon is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and cultural performance at Mitai Maori village. Overnight in Rotorua

After breakfast, self drive to Rotorua airport for flight to Christchurch (air tickets are not included). Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport, pick up a rental car and self drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and explore the Garden City on your own. Overnight in Christchurch

Today following breakfast, depart Christchurch and travel westbound across Canterbury Plains and via Arthurs Pass to reach the Glacier Region of Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier. Overnight in Glacier Region

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be collecting by coach for your trip to Queenstown. Travel down the west coast past the spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass, which is the gateway to the World Heritage Westland national Park. Finally follow the shores of Lake Wanaka and Hawea and reach the ?adventure Capital? Queenstown. Overnight in Queenstown

Today, your Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a coach transfer from Queenstown. Cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri ? a stunning lake renowned for its numerous islands and deserted beaches. Later enjoy cruise on the beautiful Doubtful Sound. At the end of the day, travel back to Queenstown by coach. Overnight in Queenstown

After cooked breakfast at the hotel this morning, collect a rental car from Queenstown branch (transfer from hotel to rental car depot will be provided). Remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy optional activities. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, gondola rides, and much more. Optional activities are not included in tour price. Overnight in Queenstown

After breakfast travel to New Zealand?s highest mountain - Mount Cook and enter the National Park surrounded by 15 peaks towering to a height of over 3000 meters. Optional scenic flights by ski planes or by helicopter are available over these mountains (weather permitting, not included in tour price). Overnight in Mt Cook

Following cooked breakfast at hotel, you may spend more time enjoy the Mt Cook region before continue travel across the Canterbury Plains for Christchurch. En route visit the Church of Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo. Overnight in Christchurch

After breakfast, self drive to airport and drop off a rental car for flight to your next destination.